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Anybody know if the War on Christmas has officially started for the year? (Original Post) Jackpine Radical Nov 2013 OP
I'm going to fight Christmas by having an abortion. beerandjesus Nov 2013 #1
You're carrying the Christ Child? Jackpine Radical Nov 2013 #3
No, just generally. And then I'm going to marry another guy. beerandjesus Nov 2013 #8
My grandparents said "NO" to Christmas this year Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #2
It starts every year on December 26, I think. StarrGazerr Nov 2013 #4
It usually doesn't start until a sales clerk says "Happy Holidays". Liberal Veteran Nov 2013 #5
There is no need for an "official" declaration. Smarmie Doofus Nov 2013 #6
the Christmas war on us has been underway for weeks. is a counter attack needed? nt msongs Nov 2013 #7
Of course it has, and their 5 star General of Stupid is touring the country now JaneyVee Nov 2013 #9
It started the moment I had stores playing Christmas music before Halloween JHB Nov 2013 #10
And that's not counting the "Christmans in July" campaign... JHB Nov 2013 #12
Yes, like every other Christmas hype, instead of the day after Thanksgiving, MoonRiver Nov 2013 #11
Holy War On Christmas, Batman!!! napkinz Nov 2013 #13
Help keep the X in Xmas! jazzimov Nov 2013 #14
I bought my cards this morning spinbaby Nov 2013 #15
Christians can keep the Christ in Christmas Act_of_Reparation Nov 2013 #16
A friggin' good idea if ya asks me. Jackpine Radical Nov 2013 #18
This year the turkeys are siding with TBF Nov 2013 #17
I dunno but the sock full of loose change I keep for the elves is ready to go! Nuclear Unicorn Nov 2013 #19
Oh drat, is it that time of year already? I'd better get in some practices.............. wandy Nov 2013 #20

beerandjesus

(1,301 posts)
8. No, just generally. And then I'm going to marry another guy.
Wed Nov 20, 2013, 04:28 PM
Nov 2013

And then I'm going to be nice to a Muslim.


I'm sure I'm scaring the bejesus out of Jesus.

 

Pretzel_Warrior

(8,361 posts)
2. My grandparents said "NO" to Christmas this year
Wed Nov 20, 2013, 04:26 PM
Nov 2013

And then grandma got run over by a reindeer, so be safe out there, folks. Christmas is fighting back.

Liberal Veteran

(22,239 posts)
5. It usually doesn't start until a sales clerk says "Happy Holidays".
Wed Nov 20, 2013, 04:27 PM
Nov 2013

Also known as the "Greeting heard round the Fox News room".

 

Smarmie Doofus

(14,498 posts)
6. There is no need for an "official" declaration.
Wed Nov 20, 2013, 04:27 PM
Nov 2013

A mere resolution authorizing me to use "whatever means necessary" will be sufficient.

Why? because I said so, that's why.

 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
9. Of course it has, and their 5 star General of Stupid is touring the country now
Wed Nov 20, 2013, 04:28 PM
Nov 2013

With her new book to spread the word to her disciples.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
11. Yes, like every other Christmas hype, instead of the day after Thanksgiving,
Wed Nov 20, 2013, 04:30 PM
Nov 2013

it now starts right after Halloween. I suppose that's to allow all the ghosts and goblins to continue making mischief non-stop.

spinbaby

(15,088 posts)
15. I bought my cards this morning
Wed Nov 20, 2013, 04:35 PM
Nov 2013

My holiday cards feature a lovely winter scene and have no mention of Christmas whatsoever.

Act_of_Reparation

(9,116 posts)
16. Christians can keep the Christ in Christmas
Wed Nov 20, 2013, 04:37 PM
Nov 2013

if they let pagans keep the Tewes in Tuesday, the Wotan in Wednesday, the Thor in Thursday, the Frigg in Friday, and the Saturn in Saturday.

Jackpine Radical

(45,274 posts)
18. A friggin' good idea if ya asks me.
Wed Nov 20, 2013, 04:42 PM
Nov 2013

I'd even settle for the Mars in Mardi, Mercury in Marcridi, and Jupiter in Jeudi. Of course, if you happen to be up on your Indo-European gods, these are the Greco-Roman equivalents of the the Germanic ones you named.

TBF

(32,047 posts)
17. This year the turkeys are siding with
Wed Nov 20, 2013, 04:39 PM
Nov 2013

Christmas. They are tired of being eaten and are staging a revolt. Their slogan is "more cowbell".

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