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On 2013-06-18 14:13, Dannydoyle wrote: I don't know Danny. Here is his quote. "Neither is St. Patrick's Day and Easter. But each of those holidays have a small dedicated following in small pockets of population around the country." Just what did you feel he was trying to say? To me it was obvious that Easter was depicted by him as a minor holiday with a small dedicated following. What did I miss?
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts
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On 2013-06-18 14:49, acesover wrote: Payne's wicked sense of irony and love of provocation.
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts
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On 2013-06-18 14:54, Magnus Eisengrim wrote: So I was right then when I said: Your atheism is showing.  with the smiley face, because of my wicked sense of irony and love of provocation.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21263 Posts
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I don't know. I think we assume things and look for reasons to jump all over every word.
Danny Doyle
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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Yes, Danny, there are a lot of unwarranted assumptions made regularly here.
Acesover- Since we rarely agree on anything, I thought I'd jump in a support your assertion that Easter is indeed the most significant holiday in Christendom. (Though St. Patrick's day was originally a religious holiday too, though primarily in Ireland.) |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21263 Posts
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I have to say in America it pales in comparison to Christmas celebratios. I am not speaking of its importance in the faith but in how it shows.
Go to Mexico or Spain during Semana Santa. The difference is astonishing.
Danny Doyle
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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Agreed. I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that Christmas is as much of a popular/commercial holiday as it is a religious one.
But, as you noted, among the faithful Easter is the highest of holy days. |
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts
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On 2013-06-18 00:10, acesover wrote: I agree it is not an "important" holiday for the vast majority of people (neither is St Patrick's Day). But I think it is more "popular" and much better known than you give it credit for being. No, I am not saying it is as popular or well known as Easter. Not even close so far as that goes. Here's a Q for y'all ... which (do you believe) is more popular and better known in the U.S., Cinco de Mayo or Kwanzaa?
Make America Great Again! - Trump in 2020 ... "We're a capitalistic society. I go into business, I don't make it, I go bankrupt. They're not going to bail me out. I've been on welfare and food stamps. Did anyone help me? No." - Craig T. Nelson, actor.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21263 Posts
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Well since Kwanza was sort of invented out of whole cloth who knows?
Danny Doyle
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21263 Posts
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I put the smiley face intentionally. I never do that but didn't want to be misunderstood.
Danny Doyle
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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Cinco de Mayo is a major celebration around here Kwaanza, not so much.
And contrary to an assertion made earlier in this thread, everyone I know knows exactly what the holiday commemorates. But, then again, I live in a very diverse community where all cultures are celebrated. |
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Tom Cutts Staff Northern CA 5930 Posts
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Quote: Go to Mexico during Cinco de Mayo. The difference is astonishing. Or at least it was last time I was in Mexico many years ago.
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LobowolfXXX Inner circle La Famiglia 1196 Posts
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Cinco de Mayo is quite minor compared to Mexican Independence Day.
"Torture doesn't work" lol
Guess they forgot to tell Bill Buckley. "...as we reason and love, we are able to hope. And hope enables us to resist those things that would enslave us." |
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts
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I never heard of Kwaanza till now. Will have to look it up.
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts
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My birthday is May 31 and we always celebrated it on Memorial Day. My parents always told me that the parades were for me. What a let down when I found out the truth on my 40th birthday.
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts
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On 2013-06-18 15:33, mastermindreader wrote: Ha, ha Bob. Thanks. Now if I can only find something to support you. You make it so difficult. It is just that when I see your Avatar and a post all kinds of alarms and bells and whistles and sirens go off. Then I read your post. Kidding.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21263 Posts
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On 2013-06-18 17:43, Tom Cutts wrote: Cinco de Mayo is nothing compared to Semana Santa. Not even close. Not even close to mid September for Independence Day. Then again that really wasn't the point.
Danny Doyle
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Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts
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On 2013-06-18 16:39, Dannydoyle wrote: All Holidays were, at one time were "Invented out of Whole Cloth". It's just after a Century or two, with proper marketing, they become ancient traditions.
"America's Foremost Satirical Magician" -- Jeff McBride.
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Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts
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On 2013-06-18 13:26, acesover wrote: Well, it isn't a recognized Federal Holiday. Unlike Christmas, Thanksgiving and Halloween, it really doesn't have a secular celebratory side. So apart from the occasional Easter egg hunt or gifting of a chocolate bunny it goes uncelebrated by those not of the Christian belief system. Unlike Halloween you don't see special stores open up that sell Easter supplies and decorations. There aren't big Easter Day Sales, Easter Tree lots or fireworks stands don't start springing up as the day approaches. So compared to Xmas, Halloween, The 4th of July, Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day it is a minor holiday.
"America's Foremost Satirical Magician" -- Jeff McBride.
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts
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On 2013-06-19 01:41, Payne wrote: Could be that most federal employees don't work on Sundays anyway. Also just to inform you most malls are closed on Easter Sunday and they are not usually closed on Sundays.
However Easter is definitely a mostly religious holiday. So Jews, Muslims and atheists don't figure into the equation so not as big a holiday as some of the others for those groups. If it makes you happy than don't consider it a major holiday. But if you do. Don't expect the Easter Buddy to bring you any candy. Also lets not forget the New York Easter parade. Just saying.
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