SilverNRed Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Lowe's in Austin, TX Holiday Tree -- is it anything like a Christmas tree? And what the hell holiday is it for? Also, the word "Tree" offends me because I wasn't raised to like trees all that much. I'd prefer something a little less descriptive like "Plant" or better yet "Object". "Holiday Object" sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Lowe's in Austin, TX Holiday Tree -- is it anything like a Christmas tree? And what the hell holiday is it for? Also, the word "Tree" offends me because I wasn't raised to like trees all that much. I'd prefer something a little less descriptive like "Plant" or better yet "Object". "Holiday Object" sounds about right. 512980[/snapback] Read the whole sign: They are Arborles de Navidad ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Read the whole sign: They are Arborles de Navidad ! 512981[/snapback] Oh Arborles de Navidad, Oh Arborles de Navidad! How are thy so correct politically! Oh Arborles de Navidad, Oh Arborles de Navidad! How are thy so correct politically! Not only in the summertime, But also in network primetime! Oh Arborles de Navidad, Oh Arborles de Navidad! How are thy so correct politically! Oh Arborles de Navidad, Oh Arborles de Navidad! Much tolerance doth thou bring to me! Oh Arborles de Navidad, Oh Arborles de Navidad! Thy candles shine out diversity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Lowe's in Austin, TX Holiday Tree -- is it anything like a Christmas tree? And what the hell holiday is it for? Also, the word "Tree" offends me because I wasn't raised to like trees all that much. I'd prefer something a little less descriptive like "Plant" or better yet "Object". "Holiday Object" sounds about right. 512980[/snapback] they call it a "holiday tree" so that Mickey's friend or co-worker or whatever from the Sudan knows that he has a paid holdiay. at least i think that is what he said last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimshiz Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I assume you saw this already? http://today.reuters.com/news/newsarticle....TREE.xml&rpc=22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Yes - decorating the Christmas tree, a tradition that started with the Christians.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 How the Secular Humanist Grinch Didn't Steal Christmas | The "War on Christmas" is great for rallying the troops. Too bad the war doesn't exist. And imagine companies saving time, money and effort by using generic terms while putting up decorations so they don't need to change them 5 times in a month and a half. Capitalist bastards!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Its a name that the mindless, worthless, 5 people who shouldn't count politically correct crew came up with....those people should be ignored, because they hate everything American! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 How the Secular Humanist Grinch Didn't Steal Christmas | The "War on Christmas" is great for rallying the troops. Too bad the war doesn't exist. And imagine companies saving time, money and effort by using generic terms while putting up decorations so they don't need to change them 5 times in a month and a half. Capitalist bastards!! 513085[/snapback] That doesn't explain what the hell a "holiday tree" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 That doesn't explain what the hell a "holiday tree" is. 513098[/snapback] I think GG summed it up best. Wasn't it a pagan thingy? Every year this topic gets started with a new twist. Anything you want it to be? (the tree that is) Keep it up all year and change the ornament theme! Schusssss... Don't tell my wife because I might get one parked in my living room year round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 That doesn't explain what the hell a "holiday tree" is. 513098[/snapback] It is a traditional manner of celebrating the winter solstice practiced by the Druidic-leaning tribes in Central Europe starting around 500 BC. Personally, I find it grossly offensive, celebrating a Christian holiday with an exclusively pagan ritual... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 A. It's stupid that it is even called a "holiday' tree. B. It's even stupider that Christians are threatening to sue people that don't call it Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 It is a traditional manner of celebrating the winter solstice practiced by the Druidic-leaning tribes in Central Europe starting around 500 BC. Personally, I find it grossly offensive, celebrating a Christian holiday with an exclusively pagan ritual... 513165[/snapback] I totally agree, I went to the McKinley Mall yesterday to start a stampede, but only ended up tipping a few people over. I always miss the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 It is a traditional manner of celebrating the winter solstice practiced by the Druidic-leaning tribes in Central Europe starting around 500 BC. Personally, I find it grossly offensive, celebrating a Christian holiday with an exclusively pagan ritual... 513165[/snapback] Hey. Quit knocking my thing. I may be a "reformed" Druid, but that doesn't mean I can't dance naked in the evergreen section at Lowes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Hey. Quit knocking my thing. I may be a "reformed" Druid, but that doesn't mean I can't dance naked in the evergreen section at Lowes. 513351[/snapback] People shouldn't infringe on our religious rights. I am old school Druid and after mescaline and three or four peyote buttons the holiday trees usually dance naked with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 People shouldn't infringe on our religious rights. I am old school Druid and after mescaline and three or four peyote buttons the holiday trees usually dance naked with me. 513355[/snapback] Ahhh...our Prophet...Carlos Castenada... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Ahhh...our Prophet...Carlos Castenada... 513358[/snapback] Amen, Brother. BTW....what did the trees say to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted November 27, 2005 Author Share Posted November 27, 2005 It is a traditional manner of celebrating the winter solstice practiced by the Druidic-leaning tribes in Central Europe starting around 500 BC. 513165[/snapback] So if I buy one, can I use it as a Christmas tree? Also, why are they selling them now? Are the Druids making a comeback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Amen, Brother. BTW....what did the trees say to you? 513360[/snapback] Shhh...they're singing.............. .......... Old Carpenter's songs? WTF??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Shhh...they're singing.............. .......... Old Carpenter's songs? WTF??? 513376[/snapback] Not the Christmas album???? That would make you an apostate. I'll say a prayer for you...... Oh Earth Goddess, wrap this man in your ample bossom..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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