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Submitted: Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 08:42
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Good morning all.

And because I grew up saying Merry Christmas and Happy New Year I’ll continue that tradition and wish all members and visitors on EO a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year.

And if this offends anyone - tough

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Reply By: Member - John - Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 09:21

Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 09:21
John T, thanks for posting, you beat me to it, LOL. A very Merry Christmas to you and yours and all the other members and visitors to EO
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Reply By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 10:26

Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 10:26
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Yes, a very Merry Christmas John (& John) and a Happy New Year to you and all who haunt these halls.
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Reply By: Croc099 - Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 11:52

Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 11:52
I'm offended. A merry Xmas to all anyway.
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Follow Up By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 19:44

Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 19:44
Laughing out loud - for a friend.

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Reply By: Member - Cuppa - Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 12:17

Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 12:17
Can't imagine why any genuinely offered & unconditional Christmas greeting might offend anyone.

Thank you & Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all, here & everywhere, of all faiths & beliefs, of all backgrounds , & regardless of whether you celebrate Christmas yourself I send you love & wish you well.

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Reply By: Member - Happy Explorer - Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 12:44

Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 12:44
Thanks John T and others. I like your style, and yes a Merry Christmas to you all.
People have a right to be offended if that is how they choose to do life. They can, but they certainly should be fronting up for work and not considering it a holiday (Holy Day). Sort of can’t have it both ways.
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Follow Up By: Genny - Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023 at 00:15

Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023 at 00:15
It was many things before it was Christmas. The day doesn't belong to the religious - it belongs to us all.
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Follow Up By: Member - McLaren3030 - Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023 at 07:26

Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023 at 07:26
Yes Genny,

Originally it was to celebrate the Winter Solstice in the Norther Hemisphere.

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Reply By: Member - Bigfish - Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 19:51

Monday, Dec 25, 2023 at 19:51
Merry Xmas to all .


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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023 at 16:59

Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023 at 16:59
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That's out of date Bigfish……. it's now "Intellectually Challenged". Do try to keep up.


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Reply By: Lily V - Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023 at 01:29

Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023 at 01:29
Merry Xmas to you all. Stay happy, wealthy, and healthy in, the upcoming new year.
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Reply By: Member - silkwood - Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023 at 15:06

Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023 at 15:06
As an avowed atheist and someone who has taken part in numerous debates on the problems religion brings... I've never met anyone (reasonable) who has a problem with the idea of saying "Merry Christmas", Christian or not.

I understand the notion of looking to make the season inclusive for all, but, in our society (yes, I know, the concept was adapted by the Christians from the "pagan" celebrations) Christmas is derived from a Christian basis. No-one seriously cares, surely?

I've celebrated Diwali in India, but I'm not Hindu (mind you, the inhaling of coloured powders get's up my nose!)..

Hope everyone had a great day. Cheers,

Mark
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Reply By: Rob J8 - Thursday, Dec 28, 2023 at 22:39

Thursday, Dec 28, 2023 at 22:39
Happy Birthday, Jesus.
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Follow Up By: Genny - Friday, Dec 29, 2023 at 21:25

Friday, Dec 29, 2023 at 21:25
The most important man in history, according to some. Yet no one recorded the day, month or even the year of his birth. Most remarkable, his name wasn't even Jesus. Would you answer the prayers of nuisances that continually call you by the wrong name?
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