Re: Religion and Holidays, were Socialism (WAS: Re: Why Can't We Just Not Talk Politics?
| From: | Costentin Cornomorus <elemtilas@...> |
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| Date: | Thursday, January 1, 2004, 19:22 |
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--- "Mark J. Reed" <markjreed@...> wrote:
> Well, making up something to celebrate in the
> middle of (northern
> hemisphere) winter makes a lot of sense
> precisely because it's
> such a bleak season and there's not a lot to
> celebrate otherwise.
Sure there is! We've got Yule, Sol Invictus,
Winter Soltice, Hogswatch, and Superbowl. ;)
> But the Solstice and Christmas celebrations
> would seem to have that
> covered, making New Year somewhat redundant.
>
> But at least it's the beginning of a frickin'
> month. :)
Minor detail! :)
Padraic.
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