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Unless it's a Christian school, why would they call it a Christmas party? -- nm

Posted by ty97 Dec 16 '16, 08:45

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As I said, it's a science school, so it's precisely zero to do with "not offending" - Reagen Dec 16, 08:56 2
- once we burn down your sciencey school things will be better -- nm - Beaker Dec 16, 08:58
- Understood and that makes sense. My question was more in general, as is this a battle I see every year that makes little sense to me. -- nm - ty97 Dec 16, 08:57
Based on recent events, my mantra for 2017 is shaping up to be "LOOK PAST THE SEMANTICS" -- nm - Max Dec 16, 08:54
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- #allshorthandsmatter -- nm - znufrii Dec 16, 09:00
and being upset by the solstice is kind of nuts. it's an astronomical event that happens everywhere. -- nm - Andie Dec 16, 08:50 5
- lies -- nm - Trump Dec 16, 08:51 2
  - FALSE -- nm - ty97 Dec 16, 08:51 1
    - your facts are lies. 50% of dentists know that -- nm - Trump Dec 16, 08:52
- whatever, druid - ML Dec 16, 08:50 1
  - She should go right on over to that other site and worship there! -- nm - kelly Dec 16, 08:53
the days of Christmas being a religious(edit: -only) holiday are long past, but it's nothing I get worked up about either way -- nm* - ML Dec 16, 08:46 20
- Yes, it can be exclusively religious or it can be widespread, but not both. -- nm - Reagen Dec 16, 09:30
- It's still a religious holiday, but I get what you mean, it's become a secular holiday too. But not everyone celebrates it. -- nm - ty97 Dec 16, 08:48 18
  - sure - ML Dec 16, 08:49 17
    - Mind you, I don't get in a lather if someone calls it a Christmas party. I just don't get why people get worked up if it *isn't* called that. -- nm - ty97 Dec 16, 08:50 16
      - Because people like having things described in their own terms, rather than someone else's. -- (edited) - znufrii Dec 16, 08:52
      - if someone is throwing an event, they can call it whatever they want. if someone wishes me merry christmas, that's nice. - Andie Dec 16, 08:52 4
        
        You should have snuck some LDB lyrics in at the end for the coup de grace. -- nm - Max Dec 16, 09:19
        
        Yes. -- nm - Seven Strongbads Swimming Dec 16, 09:04
        
        This X 1000 -- nm - ty97 Dec 16, 08:55
        
        100% -- nm - ML Dec 16, 08:53
      - because people have listless meaningless lives and feel good about themselves when they have something to complain about -- nm - decline Dec 16, 08:52 9
        
        You didn't capitalize the first word of your post and I'm offended and angry! -- nm - ty97 Dec 16, 08:52
        
        or they believe in the birth of Jesus being celebrated -- nm - Beaker Dec 16, 08:52 7
        
        I do. And I celebrate it. Many do. And Christmas is secularized these days. But not everybody wants that and it's cool. - ML Dec 16, 08:56
        
        ...by everyone else. Andie is correct, plus a public school has an obligation to be inclusive. -- nm - Roger More Dec 16, 08:55 4
        
        Though I taught last year in a majority Muslim/Hindu school and Christmas was absolutely a thing. -- nm - Reagen Dec 16, 09:05 3
        
        my cousin is a teacher and they have units on all the major religions this time of year. yesterday her class made menorahs. -- (edited) - Andie Dec 16, 09:07 2
        
        Halloween isn't acknowledged at this school either but again, deliberate science focus. -- nm - Reagen Dec 16, 09:11
        
        I've heard this about Halloween seeming to be a growing thing. It's a headscratcher to me. -- nm - ty97 Dec 16, 09:09
        
        *drinks more Midori* - kilbowl full of jelly Dec 16, 08:52
so just happenstance that the 2-3 weeek break happens over Christmas? -- nm - Beaker Dec 16, 08:46 9
- Of course not, we all know that. But explain to me how not calling it a Christmas party is hurting anyone -- nm - ty97 Dec 16, 08:48 8
  - it hurts Jesus' feelings! -- nm - Beaker Dec 16, 08:49 7
    - I have it on good authority that he has dealt with far worse and overcame it. - ty97 Dec 16, 08:58 6
      - also, pretty sure HE didn't celebrate Christmas. - Andie Dec 16, 09:05 4
        
        *humming* ~happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday dear Jeshua...~ -- nm - ML Dec 16, 09:23 2
        
        Course...that was in March or April...not late December. -- nm - Will Hunting Dec 16, 09:33 1
        
        Happy Sol Invictus! -- nm - Reagen Dec 16, 09:36
        
        It's not even his birthday! -- nm - znufrii Dec 16, 09:17
      - but only those who hang stockings -- nm - Beaker Dec 16, 09:00

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