Tag: Xmas
Willy Loman: Perils of shopping online
Thought I’d try that new millennial thing this year. You know that online shopping thing using your computer, that the kids are all into today. Saved a ton of time, however there were a few drawbacks. On boxing Day I had to spend a half an hour with my eleven
Continue readingChristmas? I do Xmas
One of the traditions of the holiday season is lamenting about the corruption of Christmas by commercialization or by foreign cultures that have invaded our pristine Christian shores. I have always been amused by these complaints, first because in my family’s tradition, Christianity has never intruded on our celebration and
Continue readingEclectic Lip: November EV (and FCV) musings
It’s been a busy month — busy enough that though one in seven Canadians crossed the border for Black Friday, I wasn’t one of them. (Like a further one in three Canadians, I did my shopping online. Bought me some books — and by books, I mean books so nerdy
Continue readingEclectic Lip: Putting the “X” back in Xmas
Xtians began using “Xmas” 500 years ago, since in Greek, X is the “Ch” in Christ Around the holidays, some people (not to name names or anything) urge modern society to put the “Christ” back in Christmas. There’s much to criticize about the hollow vacuousness of consumer culture, after all.
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Atheist For Christmas, Christian For St.Paddy’s
Most atheists are as irrational as those who believe in religion. And perhaps even more hypocritical. There’s no greater example of this than those vocal opponents of religion who criticize Christmas but in just a few months time celebrate St.Patrick’s Day and other religious holidays with unrivaled enthusiasm. St.Patrick’s Day
Continue readingTrashy's World: Christmas Cacophony Curtailed!
I know where I’ll be shopping from now on when in need of a pharmacy! Way to go Shoppers Drug Mart! At least one retail outlet realises that not everyone wants to listen to crappy Xmas music 2 months in advance of the date! (9) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
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