MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

[E St. Kruiser50]

Hi all

Wanted to say Merry Christmas , and I hope that you all get what you wanted and maybe more.

Also I hope and pray your holiday is safe and meaningfull.

God Bless - dave

[george 53]

Dave,my freind, that gloriuos day is still 13 days away,I hope your NOT planning to go anywhere before then, or you'll miss my own "Merry Christmas" greeting.Were you aware that Christ was born in the spring/summer?It's true, some Pope way back when changed his birthday back in the 12th century or so. Guess it was to mark a Pagan holiday, or some such thing.That's OK though, cause I truley believe He lives in ALL of our hearts, all year long. That goes for athiests too.Even if they don't believe in Him, He believes in them! Thank You my dear freind, and may you, and all my forum brothers and sisters have A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

[E St. Kruiser50]

Dave,my freind, that gloriuos day is still 13 days away,I hope your NOT planning to go anywhere before then, or you'll miss my own "Merry Christmas" greeting.Were you aware that Christ was born in the spring/summer?It's true, some Pope way back when changed his birthday back in the 12th century or so. Guess it was to mark a Pagan holiday, or some such thing.That's OK though, cause I truley believe He lives in ALL of our hearts, all year long. That goes for athiests too.Even if they don't believe in Him, He believes in them! Thank You my dear freind, and may you, and all my forum brothers and sisters have A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Hey George

Thanks for the history lesson my friend.

Yes, I believe in Christ too, and with all my hypocricies and short comings, somehow He still loves me.

Grace and mercy George - Gotta love it .

dave

[carro]

Yes Happy Holidays to everyone out there. GOD BLESS!

[CAL]

Dave,my freind, that gloriuos day is still 13 days away,I hope your NOT planning to go anywhere before then, or you'll miss my own "Merry Christmas" greeting.Were you aware that Christ was born in the spring/summer?It's true, some Pope way back when changed his birthday back in the 12th century or so. Guess it was to mark a Pagan holiday, or some such thing.That's OK though, cause I truley believe He lives in ALL of our hearts, all year long. That goes for athiests too.Even if they don't believe in Him, He believes in them! Thank You my dear freind, and may you, and all my forum brothers and sisters have A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Well what we know IS true that December probably wasn't when Christ was born, and the current date did have some connections to a Pagan Holiday. However, some scholars who cross-refferenced a bunch of things suggest it was fall.

Edited December 12, 2008 by CAL

[E St. Kruiser50]

Well what we know IS true that December probably wasn't when Christ was born, and the current date did have some connections to a Pagan Holiday. However, some scholars who cross-refferenced a bunch of things suggest it was fall.

Yeah Cal - I agree, fall is probably closer

Merry Christmas Cal to you and your family.

Gos Bless - dave

[ricky12]

Thank you and the same to you

[Pete J.]

Dave,my freind, that gloriuos day is still 13 days away,I hope your NOT planning to go anywhere before then, or you'll miss my own "Merry Christmas" greeting.Were you aware that Christ was born in the spring/summer?It's true, some Pope way back when changed his birthday back in the 12th century or so. Guess it was to mark a Pagan holiday, or some such thing.That's OK though, cause I truley believe He lives in ALL of our hearts, all year long. That goes for athiests too.Even if they don't believe in Him, He believes in them! Thank You my dear freind, and may you, and all my forum brothers and sisters have A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

I believe it was Pope Gregory the ???? something. He did it to make the church celebration coincide with the winter solstice so that the church celebration would try to replace the pagan celebration of the shortest day of the year. Politics as usual.

Having said that I still wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. May the fridge be stuffed with great food, the living room be stuffed with great friends, and the model bench be stuffed with great plastic. Have a great celebration no matter what you celebrate.

[Spike]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE

[Rob Hall]

I try and avoid the commercialism (and since I'm an atheist, the religous aspect) of the holiday, and just enjoy it as a few days off to spend w/ friends and family.

I'll be flying back to Ohio Xmas eve this year..hopefully, the weather won't be horrid back there....then back to Phoenix for a few days then back to Colorado to spend New Years weekend w/ some friends.

[CAL]

Yeah Cal - I agree, fall is probably closer

Merry Christmas Cal to you and your family.

Gos Bless - dave

Thank you kindly sir, and Marry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

[E St. Kruiser50]

I try and avoid the commercialism (and since I'm an atheist, the religous aspect) of the holiday, and just enjoy it as a few days off to spend w/ friends and family.

I'll be flying back to Ohio Xmas eve this year..hopefully, the weather won't be horrid back there....then back to Phoenix for a few days then back to Colorado to spend New Years weekend w/ some friends.

Hi Rob

Well no matter what your beliefs are my friend, I hope your Holiday is safe during your travels, warm and wonderful.

All the best to you and your family - dave

[RadRidesByDan]

HO HO HO Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years and Happy Holidays to one and all on the forum and thier families. may all the wishes come true (especially the FUN wish) and may you all be safe. Please .... no drinking and driving, Im sure as a forum, we'd all hate to lose a member(friend). Enjoy

[Harry P.]

Well what we know IS true that December probably wasn't when Christ was born, and the current date did have some connections to a Pagan Holiday. However, some scholars who cross-refferenced a bunch of things suggest it was fall.

Somehow Christmas doesn't seem to work as well in the fall...

A sleigh ride wouldn't be nearly as easy without snow!!!

Anywho... Merry Christmas, happy Hannukah, happy Kwanzaa, a joyous winter solstice and P.O.E.G.W.T.M.

[Farmer Wilding]

Well, being Australian, I'm quite accustomed to Christmas being in summer.

Some Christmases I remember it being well over 100 degrees. back before the days of air conditioning, too. We'd have all the doors and windows open to try and lure any wandering breeze through the house, and unlimited ice cream and lemonade were always on the menu! Just thinking of it now reminds me of playing with my new Matchbox cars on the hall carpet so I could have the coolest spot in the house next to the front door. Then there was that year I'll never forget, when Auntie Grace gave me a Revell Datsun 240Z kit - guess what I did THAT afternoon?

Anyway, whatever time of year that first Christmas happened, I'm sure glad that it did!

Merry Christmas to you all, and to your families!

[Daniel Peterson]

I want to chime in and wish those who celebrate Christmas a very merry and safe holiday. I extend the same wish to those who celebrate other high holidays of their own during this season. And if you celebrate nothing during these coming weeks, at least celebrate your family and your friendships.

I intend to have a great Christmas in spite of a very bad year so far. The good has managed to outweigh the bad, and get this straight...whether you showed a model that knocked my socks off, or made a brilliant point in an otherwise ridiculously annoying thread, or even sparked a meaningful dialog about some element of the hobby, everyone on this board has managed to contribute a little bit to the good. Thank you for that, and yes...Merry Christmas.

[E St. Kruiser50]

I want to chime in and wish those who celebrate Christmas a very merry and safe holiday. I extend the same wish to those who celebrate other high holidays of their own during this season. And if you celebrate nothing during these coming weeks, at least celebrate your family and your friendships.

I intend to have a great Christmas in spite of a very bad year so far. The good has managed to outweigh the bad, and get this straight...whether you showed a model that knocked my socks off, or made a brilliant point in an otherwise ridiculously annoying thread, or even sparked a meaningful dialog about some element of the hobby, everyone on this board has managed to contribute a little bit to the good. Thank you for that, and yes...Merry Christmas.

Same to you Daniel

Merry Christmas - dave

[James Flowers]

I hope all you folks a wonderful holiday what ever you believe in and a happy New Year. Be safe out there.