Twas the Month before Christmas
Twas the month before Christmas
When all through our land,
Not a Christian was praying
Nor taking a stand.
See the PC Police had taken away
The reason for Christmas - no one could say.
The children were told by their schools not to sing
About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.
It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say
December 25th is just a ' Holiday '.
Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit
Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!
CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-Pod
Something was changing, something quite odd!
Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa
In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.
As Targets were hanging their trees upside down
At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.
At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears
You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.
Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty
Are words that were used to intimidate me.
Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen
On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !
At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter
To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.
And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith
Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace
The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded
The reason for the season, stopped before it started.
So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'
Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.
Choose your words carefully, choose what you say
Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS ,
not Happy Holiday !
Please, all Christians join together and
wish everyone you meet
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Christ is The Reason' for the Christ-mas Season!
From the
WEB and submitted by Donna Keene
Christmas
2011 --
Birth of a New Tradition
From the WEB - Submitted by Madeline Marino
As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are
kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous
piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been
produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be
different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine
concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse
that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is
produced by American hands. Yes there is!
It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift
needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced
wrapping paper?
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift
certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?
Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are
thinking about some health improvement.
Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small,
American owned detail shops and car washes would love to
sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.
Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of
plunking down the Benjamins on a Chinese made flat-screen?
Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway
sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all
winter, or games at the local golf course.
There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering
gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy
eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local
breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big
National chains -- this is about supporting your home town
Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep
their doors open.
How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car,
truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American
working guy?
Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the
services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some
young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up
and running.
OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local
crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into
scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden
boxes.
Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated
restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about
going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre.
Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local
bands.
Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten
thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five
dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the
community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave
the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.
You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American
pockets so that China can build another glittering city.
Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American
small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their
dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care
about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in
ways we couldn't imagine. THIS is the new American Christmas
tradition.
Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to
discussion groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the
Rants and Raves section in your city -- send it to the
editor of your local paper and radio stations, and TV news
departments. This is a revolution of caring about each
other, and isn't that what Christmas is about?
Merry Christmas
From the Web, submitted by Bill Shubert
Twas the month before Christmas
When all through our land,
Not a Christian was praying
Nor taking a stand.
See the PC Police had taken away
The reason for Christmas - no one could say.
The children were told by their schools not to sing
About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.
It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say
December 25th is just a ' Holiday '.
Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit
Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!
CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-Pod
Something was changing, something quite odd!
Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa
In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.
As Targets were hanging their trees upside down
At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.
At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears
You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.
Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty
Are words that were used to intimidate me.
Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen
On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !
At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter
To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.
And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith
Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace
The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded
The reason for the season, stopped before it started.
So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'
Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.
Choose your words carefully, choose what you say
Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS,
not Happy Holiday !
Please, all Christians join together and
wish everyone you meet
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Christ is The Reason' for the Christ-mas Season!
