Christmas has gone "main stream"....it still is a religous holiday for those that choose to celebrate that way.

Last night, I got home from my mom's Christmas Cookie Party and was still thinking how she and my stepdad had arranged their new nativity scene. He is an athiest and she is somewhat Christian (intreprets it her way and can't get over the hypocritical Christians she knows...not me!). Anyway, they had the wise men, Mary and Joseph all turned in wierd positions. Like, Mary was leaning over two sheep. Joseph was facing away from everyone. I think the closest thing to baby Jesus was a camel. It was truely funny. I got home and turned on a religous Christmas CD and all the sudden really got centered. I've been going on and on about how materialistic, rude, annoying and utterly mean family is acting and am losing site of WHAT Christmas is all about. To me, its not about the tree, stockings, candles, parties. It's about the birth of my Savior and I don't want to lose sight of that for anything.

I am more than tolerant of other people's beliefs....and I am because I try to understand them, not judge them. (See the EID thread, its VERY informative) I know that Johova Witnesses and Mormans aren't always fun to have at your front door, and yes, it does get annoying when they are that persistant. But if you understood WHY...you may not be as annoyed. When they come to my door, I say "Jesus is my Lord and Savior"....and they leave!

Anyway, I'm happy to see this thread is civil....

Take care!