Mulling over George Pope to STEVE ASHER 19 Dec 2004

Hi George...

SA> The US "War on Christmas" continues...

 GP> Simple solution to all the fuss:

 GP> Declare the entire month of December to be a holiday "season";
 GP> Allow employers to designate two days as paid stat holidays; and/or
 GP> employees to choose their paid stat days within the month and
 GP> within the company's needed scheduling framework. . .

It sounds simple, but part of Antichrist's job description is to change
times ... not just laws. The judeo-noachides are not simply seeking to
outlaw Christmas - the prohibitions extend to all holidays not approved
under noachide laws, including possibly New Year's Day (January 1st).
Much of the current calendar is Roman (months named for gods & emperors) 
and pagan (days named for pagan gods - Wodin, Thor etc). My guess is
that the Antichrist will order a complete revamp of the calendar, to
change the times. 

 GP> It's convenient on so many levels:

 GP> -December is already the celebratory month for the vast majority of
 GP> Americans(not just Christians)

Much the same here, though still nominally Christian ... not much
mention of other beliefs. Christmas has, of course, lost most of
its religious connotations, whatever its origins, & is largely 
about sending greetings, putting up trees & decorations, giving
& receiving presents etc etc - the birth of Christ is largely
an afterthought, if it gets a mention at all.

 GP> -Businesses appreciate the big sale time for end-of-year to top up
 GP> the calendar  year revenues
 GP> -Charities like to offer donors those end-of-year tax-break
 GP> receipts! -it's a good way to end the year with a bang, giving
 GP> closure to the old year,  and providing a convenient platform for
 GP> all to have a vacation/celebration  time

Fiscal year here is from 1st of July to 30th of June, but school year
is from late January to early December, so majority of school children
are currently on summer holidays here... Christmas / Boxing Day is an
ideal time for families to be together for a few days, followed by
New Year's Day.

Cheers, Steve..

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