Seattle to have Festivus Display?

[volinbham]

I think this is a perfect example of be careful what you ask for.

You probably know the story - Atheists demand a display in the capital since there is a nativity scene and other religious displays.

Instead of a display, atheists put up a sign criticizing religion. People get angry and others do this:

The state Capitol hosts a Nativity scene and a 25-foot "holiday tree." The nearby atheists' sign that sparked a nationwide furor was back in place Friday after being stolen and then dropped off at a country-music radio station.

And joining those displays soon could be a 5-foot aluminum pole in celebration of "Festivus for the Rest of Us." Not to mention a protest, a balloon display and even more signs, this time supporting religion.

Let us all raise our aluminum poles, compete in feats of strength then undertake the airing of grievances.

 

[Lexvol]

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[vader]

:lol: I have a friend who has a Festivus party every year.

 

[hohenfelsvol]

 

[KB5252]

My take on this is: They would in no way shape or form allow Christians to put up a sign that reads something like (God is the only way, believe or go to hell))......Since they would not allow that kind of speech they should not allow any other group to put up a sign that is critical of, or demeans the faith of others.

That being said this is getting a little silly. Stealing signs and turning this into a pissing contest. In the end it is all the fault of those who decided they would allow mean spirited propaganda to be placed at a federal building, the person or people responsible for allowing this to turn ugly are to blame for the further hostility this has brought during this holiday season.

 

[gsvol]

Does Festivus still ride a mule and chew tobacco??

 

[droski]

my guess is lloyd braun is involved. such a good kid.

 

[utvolpj]

wait until the Amsterdam "Pink Christmas" comes to the US opcorn:

 

[JTrainDavis]

Merry Freakin Kwanzaa.

 

[volinbham]

As Glenn Beck would say: Have a RamaHanu-KwanzMas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYNXUSO3Hks

 

[MontereyVol]

wait until the Amsterdam "Pink Christmas" comes to the US opcorn:

Amsterdam is closing down its scene.

 

[JTrainDavis]

Anyone know any good Kwanzaa Carols?

 

[droski]

Anyone know any good Kwanzaa Carols?

does anyone actually know anyone who actually celebrates kwanzaa? i wonder if this is a media invention.

 

[UT IE 95]

does anyone actually know anyone who actually celebrates kwanzaa? i wonder if this is a media invention.

I only know this because it was discussed at cub scouts last week. Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration, not to be confused with Christmas or Chanukah which are religious celebrations.

When asked for a show of hands for each of the seasonal holidays there were participants in all of them except for Kwanzaa. In fact, none of the African American kids even knew someone that celebrated Kwanzaa.

 

[droski]

according to wikipedia "An African-American scholar and social activist, Ron Karenga created Kwanzaa in 1966 as the first African-American holiday.[2] Karenga said his goal was to "...give Blacks an alternative to the existing holiday and give Blacks an opportunity to celebrate themselves and history, rather than simply imitate the practice of the dominant society."[3]"

I think it's time to get rid of this so called holiday.

 

[JTrainDavis]

I only know this because it was discussed at cub scouts last week. Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration, not to be confused with Christmas or Chanukah which are religious celebrations.

When asked for a show of hands for each of the seasonal holidays there were participants in all of them except for Kwanzaa. In fact, none of the African American kids even knew someone that celebrated Kwanzaa.

I live in an area with lots of Hebrews, and they are the first to say that Hanukkah is in the public view because it's around Christmas. It isn't important to Jews in any way other than commercial interests. Kwanzaa is make believe, it's to celebrate the harvest in the sub equatorial regions or something.

 

[UT IE 95]

I think it's time to get rid of this so called holiday.

I don't think anyone would notice.

 

[volinbham]

I think it's time to get rid of this so called holiday.

Spoken like a true member of a dominant society...

You must wait until the feats of strength are completed prior to airing this greivance.

 

[UT IE 95]

I live in an area with lots of Hebrews, and they are the first to say that Hanukkah is in the public view because it's around Christmas. It isn't important to Jews in any way other than commercial interests. Kwanzaa is make believe, it's to celebrate the harvest in the sub equatorial regions or something.

I can hit a 5-iron from my front door and hit the door of an orthodox synagogue. Hanukkah is very important to them.

I feel a little guilty blowing leaves on Saturday mornings as they filter by.

 

[droski]

I live in an area with lots of Hebrews, and they are the first to say that Hanukkah is in the public view because it's around Christmas. It isn't important to Jews in any way other than commercial interests. Kwanzaa is make believe, it's to celebrate the harvest in the sub equatorial regions or something.

hard to explain to your kids why their friends get presents and they don't.

 

[UT IE 95]

hard to explain to your kids why their friends get presents and they don't.

Kids rack up in both religions???

 

[droski]

Kids rack up in both religions???

most jews i know give presents on every day of Hanukkah. my understanding is that the original holiday had nothing to do with gift giving.

 

[UT IE 95]

most jews i know give presents on every day of Hanukkah. my understanding is that the original holiday had nothing to do with gift giving.

It was something about the oil burning for eight days - and now I get what you are saying about Jews incorporating the gift giving too.

But as Christians, we mess it up too, since the gifts didn't arrive until the epiphany which is in January.

 

[wbailey7]

a Festivus for the rest of us!

 

[The Dude]

Anyone know any good Kwanzaa Carols?

If you're in to stereotypes, there's The 12 Days of Kwanzaa.