Seasons Greetings To All

[maplesyrup]

Seasons Greetings to everyone during the upcoming holiday period, especially those who are alone, ill, or poor.

It can be overwhelming at this time of year with all the advertising BS to purchase everything under the sun - that is what the mute button on your remote is for.

If you need to, take advantage of the various activities and/or resources in your respective communities such as food banks, meals, etc. Don't be afraid to ask for assistance as it it your right as a Canadian to be well fed, sheltered, and medically cared for.

[August1991]

I'll expressly wish a Merry Christmas to all the Christians on this forum.

Say Merry Christmas While You Still Can

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[Big Blue Machine]

Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year.

[Stoker]

Have a safe and happy holidays

[theloniusfleabag]

Dear August1991,

Don't worry, Big Business will never let Christmas fall. After all, Christmas shopping is the summum bonum of the 'free-enterprise/consumerist' system. People spend to spend, (buying extra gas to get to the mall and eating at the food court, travel tickets, etc.) to give away their purchases. In fact, every product or item one gives away probably cost an extra 25% above it's value to aquire, and one should be (theoretically) happy getting nothing in return! This time of year is the pinnacle, the acme, the zenith of the free enterprise system.

[Hugo]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all, and my best wishes for 2005. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

After all, Christmas shopping is the summum bonum of the 'free-enterprise/consumerist' system

And Halloween is the socialist/interventionist holiday: a bunch of monsters turn up on your doorstep and demand to be given a treat, lest they perform an unspecified but doubtless unpleasant trick on you.

Hey, you started it.

[Newfie Canadian]

I would like to wish everyone a safe and joyous holiday season.

I've been here for 3+ months and have found great debate and considered opinions.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Joyeux Noel et Bonne Année.

[theloniusfleabag]

Dear Hugo,

And Halloween is the socialist/interventionist holiday: a bunch of monsters turn up on your doorstep and demand to be given a treat, lest they perform an unspecified but doubtless unpleasant trick on you.

Hey, you started it.

Thou art witted.

Perhaps Easter is a time for believing in the resurrection of all that we've destroyed and rendered extinct in our vain-glorious, selfish pursuits.

As a 'Lapsed Catholic', I can only offer by sincere best wishes for all, regardless of anyone's particular devotion.

It seems to me that the people on this forum are all 'good at heart', wishing for equality and prosperity for each and everyone. It is only the manner in which this could possibly be achieved that we disagree upon.

PS. I was touched by an Angel once, but it made me feel 'icky'.

[Cartman]

Dear Comrades,

I hope you all enjoy this consumerist holiday as much as you did the socialist/interventionist Halloween.

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.

Cartman

[Stoker]

Dear Comrades,

I hope you all enjoy this consumerist holiday as much as you did the socialist/interventionist Halloween.

Santa does wear Red..............

I've no doubt in my mind that the elves are organized

[shackwacky]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the Mapleleafers. I have only been here a short time but you all are interesting and educational, and you have been entertaining as all get out while I recuperate.

Will have the pins out of my fingers early in Jan, and hopefully will have some time to come back and participate in the discussions.

In the meantime, stay happy stay well.

[Guest eureka]

I won't try to think of a different way of expressing my felicitations. I echo the sentiments expressed by all: Anarchists, Liberals and even "Conservatives" without reservations.

[caesar]

Merry Christmas to all. Happy New Years or as my dad would say Happy Hogmanay Eve

[PocketRocket]

Merry Christmas, everybody.

I hope it finds you all well, and may you all find happines in the coming year

[caesar]

Don't worry, Big Business will never let Christmas fall. After all, Christmas shopping is the summum bonum of the 'free-enterprise/consumerist' system. People spend to spend, (buying extra gas to get to the mall and eating at the food court, travel tickets, etc.) to give away their purchases. In fact, every product or item one gives away probably cost an extra 25% above it's value to aquire, and one should be (theoretically) happy getting nothing in return! This time of year is the pinnacle, the acme, the zenith of the free enterprise system.

That is the "commercial" Christmas that you are referring to. We could all do with a little less of that. Christmas should mean more than spending money. (The four days off is my favorite)

What August was referring to I believe; is that we are being encouraged NOT to wish anyone a Merry Christmas; we are told that it should be seasons greetings so as not to offend those of a different religion or background. Politically correct nonsense. Most of my friends and aquaintances that do not celebrate Christmas have no problem with me wishing them a Merry Christmas; nor do I have a problem with wishing them a happy Hanukkah or gung hay fat choy, etc I even put up a hanukkah bear at my shop.

[Cartman]

Christmas should mean more than spending money. (The four days off is my favorite).

I enjoy the free time as well. Gonna watch the boys in red and white make us proud today.

[realwannabe]

Merry Love and Happiness day everyone!

[greyhound]

Mele Kalikimaka!