Religious Christmas Cards

Religious Christmas Cards questions and answers

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Q: Photography ideas- Christmas?
Ok, so my school is having a contest for taking a photo of something that truly means Christmas. (it is a private catholic school, so religious ideas are fine). it is going to be put on the front of christmas cards. it is due november 21 so it is kind of a bummer, no snow, not much christmas things up. so if you have any ideas, please let me know. thanks! =)

A: When you think of Christmas what do you think of? Do you think of the Christmas tree, candy canes, presents, snow and orniments? Or do you think of newborn Jesus in Mary's arms? When I think of Christmas, the religious side, I think of baby Jesus, all the animals, and everything from the story of Jesus' birth. When I think of the non-religious side I think of my family, everyone being together, celebrating together, the smiles on my neices and nephews faces as they open the presents and finding they got exactly what they wanted, everyone laughing and sharing stories. I guess it all depends on how YOU think of Christmas. Good luck!

Q: Why does everyone say "the holidays" when it is Christmas?
I am tired of people saying holiday candy, holiday card, etc instead of saying Christmas. It has always been Christmas and you don't have to be religious to call it that. Every says it is because of New years being right after it but still everyone still says New years. I don't care if I offend someone with Christmas and if if bothers them, they should go somewhere else. personally I wouldn't be offended if a Jewish person wished me happy hanukah or a moslem said happy Ide , or however it is spelled. to the person who called me a dumby I would like to say that when I was in fifth grade we still had pride in our country and holidays. We didn't observe kwanza or any other stuff. I bet if I moved to saudi arabia they wouldn't let me celebrate Christmas so why should we accomodate non christian holidays? I know our country is becoming more unchristian everyday,, thus why our country is becoming a cesspool and reaping God's judgement on us.

A: Our country is built on christian beliefs and culture. The country has gotten enormously weak in so many aspects. Now we cant celebrate our own holidays b/c we might offend some one. But yet terrorist supporters can march on the streets of Manhattan in protest, and the news papers can print information of positions and strategies of our own troops. To stick more directly with the topic there was when the that artist made a picture of the virgin Mary made out of cow dung. But the Christians couldn't do anything b/c it was free speech. There is something very wrong with the problem you speak of, and it goes deeper than most realize. Taking god out of the the pledge of allegiance, or god we trust out of the printing for money. Or the 10 commandments out of that court house. It goes on and on. I thank god for the conservatives in the country with the old fashion values, class and respect they hold for them selves.

Q: Christmas Wishes in Polish Anyone?
I have a grandma who lives in Poland. I'd like to send her a Christmas Card with Polish Christmas wishes inside. I can speak the language but have a hard time coming up with something nice to say and how to spell everything correctly. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Something religious would be nice. :) Thank you!

A: you should just write what is in your heart....so what if you spell it wrong...shell think its cute and will make her smile and laugh...........it will just be special to her knowing you took the time to write her to wish her happy holidays and thats all that matters right...so try your best.....

Q: christmas card to my boyfriends parents...?
so i've been dating my boyfriend for almost 6 monthes now and i've decided i want to send his parents a christmas card. what should i say in it? any suggestions? i want this to be like a thoughtful gesture, not like im trying to suck up. i'm really bad at this, but i want it to be casual not mooshy wierd. they are also catholic, so should i write something religious (i'm also catholic) or would that just be wierd. HELP!

A: Why not just write Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?

Q: How can christmas offend anyone? Do people really think they have a right to ban it?
It's the best time of year! and not because of presents! But more importantly because it's about celebrating the birth of our saviour jesus christ! I knew this girl who is sikh who gave christmas cards and even presents to her friends, she certainly wasn't offended in anyway. We christians allow anybody to take part in it. Jesus christ came to save the whole world. I don't seriously believe that any other religion wants things like christmas decorations to be changed to seasonal lights and for them to be banned in work places etc since why would they it's not offensive is it? The government would certainly have no right to ban them since the majority of this country is christian. And it would deffinately not be politically correct if they did since they would then offend the majority of the country by trying to put these restrictions in place. I don't believe they are I think it is just propaganda but if they were! I don't get how people could be offended by other religious festivals and traditions. I know jesus wasn't born on the 25th- he was born around the end of december but his birth is celebrated on the 25th! And mary was NOT a tramp, she was a virgin. the one who said it was in spring I think you are talking about easter not christmas. Jesus was born sometime in autumn.

A: i think its becuase not everyone celebrates xmas.. some people are jews and muslims and what not... my co-workers and i had a discussion like this last xmas. we were talking about how its politically incorrect to say merry xmas.. but hey i wouldn't get offended if some one wished me a happy hanakuh... (i feel) some people take life a little to seriously but oh well.. it shouldn't stop u from celebrating it if they were to "ban" xmas what happen to free speech and what not..

Q: Should Christians allow Secularists to insidiously downgrade Christmas?
It would appear that the Institute for Public Policy Research is trying to downrade Christmas by giving major festivals from other religions equal prominence. Aparently Christmas cards issued by MP's avoid any reference to the Christian festival. Birmingham City Council replaced Christmas with the celebration of 'Winterval'. Yet the 2001 Census showed that 72% of British citizens described themselves as Christian. Are they too embarrased to openly defend their claim to be Christians? Are they so apathetic that they will allow the secularists to continue this stealthy and incremental corrosion of a major Christian festival? Does anyone care? NOTE: I am all in favour of other faiths being allowed to celebrate their religious festivals. That is not the issue. It's the principle of secularism being allowed to dictate 'terms and conditions' to Christians that is the issue here. Oh, what fun this is! I'm having such a good time dishing out thumbs up (I don't do thumbs down). Salar, you get a thumbs up for your honesty, and Barbara for reminding us that there are a lot of people out there who don't have enough to eat. I am suitably chastened. I appreciate Sunlight's comment that people in public office can not show any religious bias - good point. Thank you. Just a reminder - we're not arguing about the origins of Christmas - I know what the origins are, and I know that Jesus was not born on the 25th December. But that's not the point! David C's suggestion that any artist who makes a Christmas song be crucified had a certain appeal (although even I consider that to be a little harsh). However, I must take exception to the notion that an example be set with (Sir) Cliff Richard. I fell in love with Cliff Richard when I saw him in the file 'Summer Holiday' and I've even bought his music. Anyway, he's a practising Christian so I think that excuses him (lol)! My thanks to Elder Moon81 for a very well researched piece on the origins of Christmas. Had that been the question, you'd have got BA. I discovered recently that the sheep kept near Jerusalem (for sacrifice) were kept out in the fields all year round, therefore it is possible that there were shepheards out in the fields with their flock near Bethlehem during winter. However, the evidence suggests Jesus was born either in Spring or early October. Thanks for the website details.

A: Christians have been 'allowing' Secularists to insidiously downgrade Christianity for hundreds of years. That is why what is called 'Christmas' is already a secularist event, so there's a delicious irony tucked away in a corner here! Of course, this will come out into the open when the Secularists show themselves up in their true colors by insisting that all the commercial aspects of 'Christmas' remain intact! (Mustn't damage the British economy, uh?) The British Labour Party think-tank is this Institute for Public Policy Research, and its other bright ideas have included making everyone in Britain carry ID cards on their persons and taxing them to have refuse taken away (they already pay Council tax for that, but now that land-fill sites are overflowing and Britain is going to be fined by Europe, more tax is deemed to be the answer to consumeristic trash). Oh, and this think-tank also wants to charge British motorists for driving on roads - by the mile (they already pay road tax for that, and massive tax on fuel, but congestion on the roads must be tackled by more taxation!) I suppose this think-tank is comprised of Three Wise Men. Anyway, celebrating the birth of Christ is best done privately. There should not be a great song and dance about it because the mysterious gift of Christ was given quietly and majestically with very few people knowing what had happened. Christians are nowehere commanded to make a festival out of his birth - it's his death and resurrection that is the highlight of the Christian calander. Millions of Christians know this. Their Easter and Christmas celebrations are worshipful and quietly joyous and the world is oblivious to them. Whatever the British government does will not affect them. Christians will always worship the risen Christ, Christmas or no Christmas.

Q: Are these two groups of athiests correct? Do those of you who are religious treat/think of them the same way?
The first kind is the annoying kind. They scowl at you if they sneeze and you tell them "god bless you". They feel the need to explain their version of the truth over and over again. They degrade anyone that thinks any bit of religion is true but watch the Taps crew on "Ghost Hunters"(which involves spirits, ghosts, and the afterlife) every Wednesday night. The second kind is the respecting kind. They accept "god bless you" as just 'well wishes'. They looked at the bible passage in the Christmas cards from the white house and replied with "awe that's cute". They accept peoples' religious beliefs as long as it makes that person happy or whole and don't demand explanations for their beliefs.

A: I really dont think the second group really are atheists. They are usually called agnostic, which means they dont accept Gods word for what it is; they are really unsure what they believe. They dont say 100% there is NO God, but that they dont buy into the organized religion.

Q: Christmas is something everyone can celebrate, do you agree?
Its funny how certain none christians or none religious people state they cannot celebrate christmas as they are not christian, i personally think thats a load of rubbish. I have plenty of friends from different religions who celebrate christmas to some extent - cards, pressies and things. It will be a sad day if we have to refer to Christmas as 'happy holidays' won't it? In that case all religious festivals and events should be renamed holiday day as we must have 1 rule for all. Here here!! Preggo!! :0)

A: Completely, even if you don't agree Christ came into the world to redeem us, the Spirit of the Season is to give freely of ourselves without expecting anything in return. So yes I certainly agree we all whether Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Atheist, Agnostic and Pagan the simple spirit of the season should be enough to inspire all races, colors, and creeds of people to do good for their fellow man. And in just giving of ourselves we most certainly are celebrating this joyous Holy Day. edit--Thanks Green Monkey oh and Merry Christmas my friend. Love, Kate Pray the Rosary and receive the Sacraments for the glory of the Word made Flesh

Q: Are people hypocrits?
Okay, I'm really frustrated will all the Christ issue at Christmas time! I don't understand why people are trying to change the way we celebrate. Why are there no Christmas cards with religious images? Why is it Happy Holidays, and not Merry Christmas? Why do I have to change my beleifs in order to not insult a non beleiver? I don't understand! I am not racist and I have learned to embrace other nationalities! I accept them, and respect them. I fight for their causes and sympathise with their issues. Why then are we supposed to take away the Christ part of Christmas. Bottom line for me is this. If it wasn't for Jesus, there would be no holidays, no school break, no santa, no rudolph, no NOTHING! People would not get gift and shop! There would be nothing special about this time of year... BUT there is something special about it! What do you think?

A: I am right with you. It is a bit frustrating to say the least. Actually it is sad.........Merry Christmas to you and yours and blessings for the New Year.

Q: War-on-Christmasteers: Do you send out two cards or one?
I send cards that say Happy Holidays to the people I know who celebrate multiple holidays in December...which is all the people with a holiday in December who I know. Since I have friends and relatives who are Jewish, Pagan and other, I usually buy cards that say something like "May your holiday season be full of warmth and comfort" rather than "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" and "Happy Yule and Happy New Year" or "Joyous Saturnalia, Happy Yule, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" Rather than get a card each for each of the religious people in my family, I buy one package, and the profits benefit cancer research... Here's this years: http://www.paintboxproject.com/Home/Catalog/HolidayCollection?ProductSKU=P1107 If you were on my list, would you be OFFENDED that I did not buy you a card with Christmas in it and would you expect one for Christmas and ANOTHER for New Year's or am I supposed to hope you have a crummy New Year? By the way, I usually scrawl something on it that's appropriate, like I look forward to seeing you graduate in May or good luck in your new job or I love you.

A: first, no I would not get offended. and second don't get caught up in this war, it will only tear you apart from the inside out, just enjoy the season. Blessed Be.

Q: Christmas card message for EX's Family?
I don't want to write the typical "merry chrismas and a happy new year" I must also state that we're both not religious, and i'm english so we're not as festive.

A: Though our paths have parted your dearly thought of. Wishing you all happy holidays.

Q: How do I tell my family I don't want to "celebrate" Christmas anymore (ever)?
Christmas for my family is more like going through the motions with everyone else, following the herd. We are not especially close and not at all religious. When Christmas time comes around I usually pick up some generic gift card (for Sears or something like that) for my family members and receive something similar in turn. The thought of doing this again is stressing me out, as I hate the fake-ness of Christmas with my family; it seems so stupid to do this charade year after year, especially since I live 5000 miles away and we are never together for Christmas. This year, I want the charade to end. I don’t want anything from anybody, and I don’t want to send them anything in turn. It’s fake, costly, time consuming and annoying. I am thinking of getting everyone donations to charity in their name this year, and letting them know I will be doing this every year in the future, but I don’t know how…. It’s not about being cheap, it just seems stupid to have to follow this ritual (I send a gift card, get a gift card) and I honestly would rather spend the money on charity. When I’m referring to my family, I mean my dad and sister. My mom agrees with me totally on this. In the past I’ve touched on the subject and they are like, ‘don’t be silly, I’m still going to get you something’, which guilt’s me into getting them something, and the cycle continues. everyone always says that about xmas being a time for family, but not everyone's family fits your ideals

A: I am in the same boat. Christmas was always celebrated at my grandparent's house, but since my grandmother passed away it will now take place at my aunt's house. I haven't been close with my extended family for a long time. Like you, I feel like the celebration is "fake" or has a "staged" feeling to it, like no one really wants to be there. After I got married, I quit going. Didn't give a reason. Instead I send Christmas cards to show that I am thinking of them (because I am, because they are still family after all), and my husband and I have our own version of Christmas. You are supposed to spent the holidays with the ones you LOVE. Because you're related to someone doesn't automatically mean you love them. And this whole thing with Christmas becoming just about gifts is absolutely true, which is another reason why I don't give gifts for every single person I know. I'm trying to get away from the materialism and back to the REAL meaning of Christmas.

Q: Nutters down the road are 'brethren'. Should I send a Christmas card?
A family of religious nuts moved into my road a couple of months ago. When I went to introduce my self to them, and to welcome to our street, the guy told me there was one thing I needed to know: they were, he said, 'brethren' (Plymouth brethren I suppose). He described themselves as 'Christians who don't mix socially with anyone except their own kind'. He then turned his back on me. He's clearly demented and certainly one of the rudest people I have ever met (Christian or otherwise), but in the spirit of neighbourly friendship, I'm thinking of sending the family a Xmas card. Do 'Brethren' celebrate Xmas? Would they be offended if I sent a card? Should I or shouldn't I send a card?

A: These are very secular people and don't like to mix in any way outside their own group. You can bet your bottom dollar now you have one family in the neighbourhood there will be many more to follow. They have a habit of buying up as many properties in the one area as possible and creating their own community. They are in the next village to me and there is many of them, they have their own church, converted from a very large house, which they also use as a school. I think your best bet is to just leave them alone to get on with whatever they do. You won't get any of them on here defending themselves though as computers are banned, amongst other things, from their life. Suddenly you'll notice a large increase in the number of 'people carriers in the area', their favourite mode of transport. The Brethren are virtually a cult group and don't like being messed with.

Q: Atheists that were raised Christian......and Christians that were raised Atheist: Please answer?
I know there are quite a few people that have changed their beliefs once they reached adulthood or perhaps sooner. What I am curious about is the events that led up to that. If you were raised as a Christian but are now an Atheist what events led to your disbelief in God (I'm not talking about lack of proof, but what kind of bad experiences did you have with Christianity)? If you were raised as an Atheist but are now Christian what events led to your belief? I was raised as an Atheist, and religion was strickly not allowed in our house. If we got a religious Christmas or Birthday card it was immediately thrown out. Neither one of my parents could tolerate religious people, and my dad even scared off some Jehovah Witnesses one time by opening the door in a black shirt with (what looked like blood dripping) red letters that read I love Satan. He was only wearing that shirt and his boxers. We never had another Jehovah's Witness come to the door. I had an experience a couple of years ago that changed my life for the better and brought me to God and I was hoping some of you could share your experiences. Thank you in advance!! I know everyone is "born" Atheist, that is why I specified "raised" Atheist. As in raised in a non-religious home. La Nokta Besto: I am sorry you feel that way. There are quite a few homophobic Christians. But Jesus said "He who is without sin may cast the first stone" when a village was going to stone an adulteress. So who are we to judge another, unless we ourselves are without sin? My best friend is gay by the way, and I wouldn't trade her or change her for the world. Thank you for your honest answer!! =) Why are people getting the thumbs down? I ask for honest answers and I am getting truly honest answers. Just because someone believes different than you doesn't mean that their opinions and thoughts don't count. Thank you guys!! So far no rude comments and complete open honesty.

A: I was raised in a Christian home, and was an Atheist by the age of twelve. I don't think I was ever really a Christian, but I simply accepted that God existed the same way I accepted Santa and The Tooth Fairy - and I lost faith much the same way. At first I believed because that was what my parents said was true, and I just took it for granted that they were right - (At that age your parents still know everything!) After a while, when I was old enough to realize my parents didn't know everything (and I was nearly a teen, so at that age they were just beginning to know absolutely nothing!) I began to question everything they told me. Then came religion classes at school - that was the final straw! A typical example of my conversation with the teacher; "On the first day, God said let their be light! And there was light and there was dark." *Hand in the air* "Er, yes?" "What was there before light and dark were invented?" "Nothing." "What color was it?" "It didn't have a color." "Because you couldn't see it?" "Yes." "Because it was too dark because there was no light?" "Yes." "But dark hadn't been invented yet!" "Go to the principals office!" So, that was how I became a Atheist. Plus it was a mixture of teenage rebellion against my parents and society, non-conformist behavior, and me thinking I was smarter than anyone else. And no one with an ego my size could ever believe in God.

Q: Did God wish that we would fulfill our dreams?
..or something like that. If yes, list some verses from the Bible. I want to use a line from the bible to include in a Christmas card since my friend is very religious and I'm trying to relate my message about why I'm giving him the gift that I'm giving to him. The gift relates to hopes and wishes and I want to use a phrase from the bible that talks about God hoping that we would fulfill our dreams. (something like that)

A: "Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart." [Psalms 37:4] this verse means that God directs our desires and gives us the dreams to dream too