Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site fritz.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!allegra!mit-eddie!godot!harvard!seismo!hao!hplabs!sdcrdcf!trwrb!scgvaxd!pertec!felix!fritz!zemon From: zemon@fritz.UUCP (Art Zemon) Newsgroups: net.religion.jewish Subject: Re: Christmas {report} card Message-ID: <1210@fritz.UUCP> Date: Mon, 17-Dec-84 12:20:08 EST Article-I.D.: fritz.1210 Posted: Mon Dec 17 12:20:08 1984 Date-Received: Fri, 21-Dec-84 01:45:01 EST References: <1304@hao.UUCP> Distribution: net Organization: FileNet Corp., Costa Mesa, Ca. Lines: 23 I'm afraid you are wrong about presents, trees and yule logs being nonsectarian. Christmas presents were originally symbols of the gifts brought to Jesus by the three kings. American Christians may overdo that a bit but the symbolism still exists. The tree has/had a meaning associated with new life (specifially Christ's) and perputual life (ever-green) of guess who. I'm not sure of the origin of the yule log, but if it does not have religious significance it will be the first symbol which does not. In a phrase, Christmas is a Christian holiday. It is definitely not non-sectarian nor is it Jewish. By the way, I appreciate the consideration of those who wish me "Happy holidays" rather than a "Merry Christmas." -- -- Art Zemon FileNet Corp. ...! {decvax, ihnp4, ucbvax} !trwrb!felix!zemon