December 2005
Christmas carols banned, but Hanukkah songs OK
by jasontrommReligious-liberty attorneys have contacted a Wisconsin school district that consistently forbids Christian Christmas carols from being sung in music programs but finds nothing wrong with Hanukkah songs.
Christmas Clipart
by ubikChristmas clipart images ready to download and decorate your holiday stationery and websites.
Blog Herald Christmas Blogging Awards
by jasontrommYep, despite the political correctness of happy holidays and other bizarre things, The Blog Herald’s Christmas Awards return for another year.
November 2005
Orgin Of The Christmas Tree
by jasontromm (via)A beautifully decorated evergreen tree, with colored lights ablaze inspires in many warm memories of Christmases long past. The Christmas tree has become one of the most beloved and well known holiday symbols.
The History of Christmas Trees
by jasontromm (via)The exact origin of the Christmas tree seems under debate, but it is safe to say that this symbol evolved from Pagan tradition.
Christmas tree history
by jasontromm (via)The fir tree has a long association with Christianity, it began in Germany almost a 1000 years ago when St Boniface, who converted the German people to Christianity, was said to have come across a group of pagans worshipping an oak tree. In anger, St Boniface is said to have cut down the oak tree and to his amazement a young fir tree sprung up from the roots of the oak tree. St Boniface took this as a sign of the Christian faith. But it was not until the 16th century that fir trees were brought indoors at Christmas time.
Wal-Mart worker 'history' after 'origin' of Christmas
by lithium & 1 other (via)Wal-Mart officials are standing by their policy of encouraging employees to use the "Happy Holidays" greeting rather than "Merry Christmas," but says the worker responsible for an e-mail describing the pagan origins of Christmas no longer works for the company.
Wal-Mart worker 'history' after 'origin' of Christmas
by jasontromm & 1 otherWal-Mart officials are standing by their policy of encouraging employees to use the "Happy Holidays" greeting rather than "Merry Christmas," but says the worker responsible for an e-mail describing the pagan origins of Christmas no longer works for the company.
September 2005
Extremely Sharp Swords & Knives
by monstershpIf you are into sharp, shiny toys or know someone that is you have to check these guys out. ES Blades has great prices, an interesting collection and some cool how-to guides.
d. otted rhythmbig news -- the a45 xmaz party!
by ryanne[saturday, 04 december 2004] FINALLY STH to brighten up my day!!! thanks kirk thank youuuuu THANK YOUUU (for you-know-what....hahahaa)....now i have the A45 x'maz party to look forward to after the exams.....yay :)enough about it...must concentrate again
lunch with margaret
by ryanne[thursday, 23 december 2004] HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!! XD XD (and don't forget the true spirit of christmas) lunch today at FCC with margaret, kirk, kris, edwin, freeman and sarah :) what a way to start my holidays!
auntie carol's christmas party
by ryanne[sunday, 26 december 2004] Noel, noel! Christus natus est, Alleluia!