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From: zemon@fritz.UUCP (Art Zemon)
Newsgroups: net.religion.jewish
Subject: Re: Christmas {report} card
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Date: Mon, 17-Dec-84 12:20:08 EST
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Posted: Mon Dec 17 12:20:08 1984
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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."
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