#christmas and holiday season

[dynamicity-keysmash]

'Tis the season to unpack some stuff about Christmas from a minority perspective:

Christmas is a Christian holiday. The fact that many celebrate it in an irreligious way (which is valid!) does not change its origins, connotations, symbolism, nor what it has historically meant for religious minorities.

The idea that Christmas is "secular" (read: neutral) is a product of Christian hegemony and the blindness of many in Christian countries to the permeation of Christianity as "default" culture.

When someone says they don't celebrate Christmas since it's a Christian holiday, it is not actually reassuring or helpful to say something along the lines of "oh well it's just a secular day of family & presents for everyone! So you can celebrate it too!"

Though the above statement is usually well-intentioned, it is often distressing to hear because it is untrue and is erasing our lived experiences. The reflexive effort to make Christmas universal is a cultural reverberation of the millennia-old evangelizing effort to make Christianity universal, and as such, can be very uncomfortable for religious minorities.

[koherston]

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from all of us at Herston Law Group!

Happy New Year from all of us at Herston Law Group!

[holliswoodny]

HOLIDAY PICTURES - OLD AND NEW TIMES

[clairevioletthorpesbooks]

Exploring the Literary Legacy of Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, the legendary English novelist of the Victorian era, continues to captivate readers worldwide with his timeless works. Born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England, Dickens rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most celebrated authors in literary history. His novels not only entertained but also shed light on the social and economic injustices prevalent in…

[kspear]

Writing a Christmas Letter

A recent podcast made me consider the advantages of writing a Christmas letter instead of sending friends and family images from the year. “You just can’t do [it] with a collection of selfies or any other kind of scenic images. It requires a story. And the act of having to commit yourself to tell a story is an invitation to tell the full dimensions of that, or the fuller dimension.” From Good…

[guardianspirits13]

Decided to redraw my Candle Girls from last holiday season, and a new friend of theirs that someone suggested I include- Kwanzaa!

Once again, happy candle month to all who celebrate!

[holly-days]

by lesnoj.veresk

[t0esniffer69]

⚠️❗️VERY IMPORTANT POST, PLEASE READ!❗️⚠️

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[zeropro]

tis the seasoning!

[the-garden-of-the-soul]

[rjptalk]

HOLIDAY PICTURES - OLD AND NEW TIMES

[dogdaz]

Wonderful Wednesday: It Is Almost Time

We are waiting and hoping that our stockings will be filled with wonderful treats and toys. Mom said that if we are extra good and behave ourselves the next few weeks there may be a special holiday dinner in our future. We are thinking sweet potatoes and turkey, maybe even green beans (we love those). It’s almost time! Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

[koherston]

Happy Holidays!

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year.

Warmest thoughts and best wishesfor a wonderful Holidayand a Happy New Year. Happy Holidays from all of us at Herston Law Group!

[wwinegarden]

A Beginner's Guide to Christmas Dinner

Christmas is quickly creeping up, which means that “Christmas Hosts”, like myself are putting the final touches to their Christmas menus… And those who are hosting for the first time are starting to panic; unnecessarily. If you are hosting for the first time, don’t fear, I have found a handy guide over on The Guardian online that will help guide you to a perfect dinner. Click here for the guide…

[kspear]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

On this morning’s run, I felt compelled to take a picture of brightly decorated palm trees. Yes, my friends, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, even in Florida. This morning, I also heard that Christmas albums are already hitting the charts in mid-November. This reminded me of a workplace debate we had on the first of November on when it was appropriate to start with Christmas music.…

[frontmansdefender]

It’s December 1st. You know what this means