@mfresa I don't know where to start. While Christmas is not a major holiday in Israel, around 3 percent of the Israeli population is christian. Would you deny them the celebration? Some of the holiest sites for Christianity are in Israel and special Christmas ceremonies are held throughout the country in Christian churches. Not to mention that some communities of Jewish people like the Aliyah from Russia and the members of the Coptic Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas.
This is especially true of areas like Jaffa, Haifa, Nazareth and the old city part of Jerusalem.
Among the places associated with Christmas are some of the holiest sites for Christianity, such as the city of Nazareth. These sites are also an attraction for pilgrimage to Holy Land. Special Christmas ceremonies are held throughout Israel in Christian churches alongside Christmas concerts, markets, bazaars, processions, sermons and events.
There are many other countries that have smaller Christmas celebrations than in the "Christian" world. China and Russia for example.
Would you deny those living in those countries the right to celebrate Christmas?
When I am asked, and I am every year, "Does Santa deliver presents to every country?" I always answer that Santa delivers presents to every human who believes, it doesn't matter what their government tells them is allowed or not. Of course, it should also be noted that many people in other countries separate the Christian religious meaning of Christmas from the tradition of their countries.
@KA9FFJ you don’t have to worry about The Elf on the Shelf when you have Pappy Claus on your tree. (Though you may want to check your tobacco and alcohol.)
Thanks everyone! My son had a wonderful Christmas and I enjoyed experiencing it with him. He was a bit too young to truly understand the experience last year, so I had a great time seeing it through his eyes.
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Pappy Claus 2016..... my favorite:
I guess I'm a little disappointed that, of all places, the Holy Land is probably not the place for Santa Claus.
Love the snazzy vest, Santa!
I don't know where to start.
While Christmas is not a major holiday in Israel, around 3 percent of the Israeli population is christian. Would you deny them the celebration?
Some of the holiest sites for Christianity are in Israel and special Christmas ceremonies are held throughout the country in Christian churches. Not to mention that some communities of Jewish people like the Aliyah from Russia and the members of the Coptic Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas.
This is especially true of areas like Jaffa, Haifa, Nazareth and the old city part of Jerusalem.
Among the places associated with Christmas are some of the holiest sites for Christianity, such as the city of Nazareth. These sites are also an attraction for pilgrimage to Holy Land. Special Christmas ceremonies are held throughout Israel in Christian churches alongside Christmas concerts, markets, bazaars, processions, sermons and events.
There are many other countries that have smaller Christmas celebrations than in the "Christian" world. China and Russia for example.
Would you deny those living in those countries the right to celebrate Christmas?
When I am asked, and I am every year, "Does Santa deliver presents to every country?" I always answer that Santa delivers presents to every human who believes, it doesn't matter what their government tells them is allowed or not. Of course, it should also be noted that many people in other countries separate the Christian religious meaning of Christmas from the tradition of their countries.
Merry Christmas my friend. I hope the young one you're holding enjoyed it also,
What a handsome young man. The baby is cute also. I hope you both had a joyous time.
That's a GREAT story, especially for those of us partial to cobs...
Tnx for providing a good read...
you don’t have to worry about The Elf on the Shelf when you have Pappy Claus on your tree. (Though you may want to check your tobacco and alcohol.)