091201 The Silly Season

Dec 01, 2009 13:49

Most of my friends fail to understand me in December. The non-Christians think I’m going to holler about keeping ‘Christ’ in ‘Christmas’. Most of the Christians wonder why I don’t ( Read more... )

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ghostwolf December 1 2009, 20:01:24 UTC
A Google or Yahoo search might help you find another copy of the book, if it's still in existence; I've no doubt Amazon has it ... somewhere in its voluminous organisation. Many things can also be found on eBay, but you take your chances, obviously.

And annoying the overly religious isn't illegal (yet), so it's best to get your "bag limit" each year. ;)

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40alatariel December 1 2009, 22:37:11 UTC
I've looked for the book, *Mystery Babylon Religion*, but any copy printed after 1987 has been edited to remove the entire chapter concerning the similarities between pagan traditions and Christmas. No one seems to have earlier editions.

On the other hand, I have several friends who follow the Asatru religion. They have confirmed much of this.

In 2006, I may have gone over my 'bag limit'. I made a lot of enemies, and was banned for life from a certain homeschool group. I feel it coming on again this year. :o

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ghostwolf December 2 2009, 05:36:49 UTC
You can narrow the search to printings before that year. All it takes is patience and determination, and a touch of OCD can't hurt. :D

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40alatariel December 3 2009, 00:04:25 UTC
Thanks. Might try that while trying to look important at work. ;)

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