If you want to read something nice and sweet, skip on down to that cute picture of Frankie with the Captain. I'm in a mood.
Or maybe it's a snit. I can never tell.
In other words, "Christmas is about making yourself happy through such things as scented body wash."
Lots of Christians get all in a froth because some stores don't use the word "Christmas" in their advertising and the cashier doesn't say, "Merry Christmas." Some even cite how Christians spend millions and that alone should merit the saying.
Wait, isn't THAT the problem? I'm not against gifts, but what percentage of that millions is to give goods to charity? Is it even ten percent?
Being a person who appreciates efficiency, "Happy Holidays" saves words and ink in my book. Is it cause to be offended? Not to me. It's not like they even mean "Thank you" so why do we care what kind of farewell we get?
What offends me deeply is celebrating Christmas with a "I-deserve-body-wash" mentality. THAT is not the reason for the season. Wouldn't showing Jesus to others mean fighting this mentality and not how a cashier hands you your receipt?
Great post. I agree whole-heartedly. It's not about making sure you spend $xxx on X people/family/friends, it's about giving to those you love (so that they feel loved, but not spoiled) and those in need (so that they feel that they too are worthy of love).
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