tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post116527824336104356..comments2023-10-22T10:18:54.193-05:00Comments on As My World Turns - A Conservative Mom in Her "Right" Mind: In "Other" Words - Tuesdays at CWONichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06559149506126040177noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post-1165555217818172742006-12-07T23:20:00.000-06:002006-12-07T23:20:00.000-06:00Amen, Nic. We really need to take the holiday back...Amen, Nic. We really need to take the holiday back. If truly 70% of Americans are Christians, why do 30% of the population have the bigger voice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post-1165506207871745292006-12-07T09:43:00.000-06:002006-12-07T09:43:00.000-06:00"Christmas items started appearing in many stores ..."Christmas items started appearing in many stores at the end of September already this year."<BR/><BR/>that always disturbs me, tooAmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358641966141610513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post-1165422566173143342006-12-06T10:29:00.000-06:002006-12-06T10:29:00.000-06:00Nic, thanks for stopping by my blog. I've been to...Nic, thanks for stopping by my blog. I've been to yours a few times, but jsut never let you know. Sissy B sent me over here when she discovered we have something in common. You have someone you love in Iraq and I too have someone there, my husband.<BR/><BR/>Christmas has lost a lot of its charm as I've gotten older. Partly because my husband's and my family would fight over who got to spend it with us--we're the only ones with grandchildren right now. I've also seen a huge trend from my in-laws with lavishing my kids with whatever they begged to have. This is still a sore spot for me, but I'll give it some time, they'll come around.<BR/><BR/>My Dh and I made it a point not to teach the kids that Santa is real. There was backlash from this, but when we explained that he wasn't the true meaning of Christmas and it's teaching our kids to lie the families backed off and took our cue and taught the kids what we wanted.<BR/><BR/>I'm so thankful my Dh is a strong leader and one who is willing to get Christ back into Christmas. I miss him dearly.<BR/><BR/>I plan to make your blog a frequent spot to visit.<BR/><BR/>Adios!Winter Peckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09106065356231154939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post-1165421835913324522006-12-06T10:17:00.000-06:002006-12-06T10:17:00.000-06:00you know I hang my head in sadness over the state ...you know I hang my head in sadness over the state of Christmas in Canada as well... I go out of my way to say Merry christmas; because it is MY holiday; <BR/>Thanks for the great links!<BR/>and thanks for coming to my blog! My mom is here and my hubby is out of town, so time on the computer has been limited the past bit on my IOW's! Next week! I'll be up and running!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post-1165380491531216762006-12-05T22:48:00.000-06:002006-12-05T22:48:00.000-06:00We are another family who is getting back to the u...We are another family who is getting back to the understandings of the ancient church and celebrating the seasons of the church year. Traditionally, Christmas doesn't even begin until the 24th of December! And then it only lasts 12 days, until Epiphany.<BR/><BR/>Once when we saw neighbors with Christmas lights up before Thxgiving, I commented to my kids, "Boy, they're really jumping the gun." My boys liked that expression a lot, and now they love to point out too-early signs of Christmas with the comment, "Look, there's another one, jumping the gun!"At A Hen's Pacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02244490539003130874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post-1165351658681868722006-12-05T14:47:00.000-06:002006-12-05T14:47:00.000-06:00What a great post! You are so right! Christmas h...What a great post! You are so right! Christmas has turned into something completely opposite than the intended meaning. We all need to focus on the REAL reason for the season!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249948212196131574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post-1165347823502192292006-12-05T13:43:00.000-06:002006-12-05T13:43:00.000-06:00I make sure I always write something like 'Merry o...I make sure I always write something like 'Merry or Happy Christmas' in the cards that I send.<BR/><BR/>'Happy Holidays' makes me cringe.Jean-Luc Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689798190618944262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post-1165325747583427172006-12-05T07:35:00.000-06:002006-12-05T07:35:00.000-06:00First of all let me say...I need to visit here mor...First of all let me say...I need to visit here more often rather than just on Tuesdays! Note to self - put Nic in Favorites after leaving this comment. Every year we have tried to back away from the commercialism of Christmas..getting back to the basics like live Nativities, Christmas programs, etc. is a great way to stay out of the stores. Several years ago my Christmas card list was over 100...this year I bought a box of 20. Last year we went $1,000 in debt to add the "merry" into Christmas...this year we told family and friends that we would not be exchanging gifts this year...just the kids (of which there are only three). Small changes I know, but instead of running around checking things off a to do list this morning I am going to take some quiet time to begin reading Luke. Small changes that reap enormous benefits. Thanks for participating in IWO..it gives me a chance to catch up with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post-1165325068172859792006-12-05T07:24:00.000-06:002006-12-05T07:24:00.000-06:00Sad truth really. I am also saddened that Christi...Sad truth really. I am also saddened that Christians continue to stand idly by as more and more of the very roots of our nation are upended and forced out.<BR/><BR/>We will kill a bothersome giant with a stone...it seems time to take action for the God "we trust"!kpjarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425417734069925095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post-1165323735386499272006-12-05T07:02:00.000-06:002006-12-05T07:02:00.000-06:00Amazingly here in England we don't here so much of...Amazingly here in England we don't here so much of the political correctness of Christmas. But then we have the marginalization of Christians everyday. I'm focusing on the Advent with my girls and enjoying it so much. But it will be harder as they grow (and when/if we return to the States) to maintain that focus in the face of commercialism. Thank you for a thought-provoking post.Miriam Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418972749843611051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8227061.post-1165323034375230702006-12-05T06:50:00.000-06:002006-12-05T06:50:00.000-06:00Hi, Nic. Thanks for this post! I, too, and sadde...Hi, Nic. Thanks for this post! I, too, and saddened and angered at what our culture is doing to this holy day. The worst fall-out in my opinion, is that so many Christians have decided there isn't anything that they want to celebrate at this time of year.<BR/><BR/>Our family is re-discovering the joys of Advent, an old church holiday season, that helps us to focus on the spiritual realities of Christ's coming - the first one, and the one we still long for. Come and see!Kim Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821817787450687811noreply@blogger.com