Blasphemy and Duck Rape

[egg]

6 minutes ago, Turkish said:

 

Sadly he's put me on ignore he says. He can celebrate the birth of someone he doesnt believe in in peace this year.

Sad times. I bet he believes in Santa though. As my old dad says, if you're going to believe in a mythical bloke, go for the one with the best beard. 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

On 23/12/2025 at 19:13, egg said:

Sad times. I bet he believes in Santa though. As my old dad says, if you're going to believe in a mythical bloke, go for the one with the best beard. 

There were some interesting observances in the egg household...

 

Edited 39 minutes ago by Holmes_and_Watson

[Matthew Le God]

On 23/12/2025 at 19:13, egg said:

I bet he believes in Santa though. As my old dad says, if you're going to believe in a mythical bloke, go for the one with the best beard. 

My two daughters enjoyed seeing what he gave them this morning. No religious element what so ever included in our annual give presents, eat nice food and see friends and relatives festival. All the best bits included! No ducks, toasters or blood sacrifices required to have good winter festival. 

 

[Turkish]

12 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

My two daughters enjoyed seeing what he gave them this morning. No religious element what so ever included in our annual give presents, eat nice food and see friends and relatives festival. All the best bits included! No ducks, toasters or blood sacrifices required to have good winter festival. 

 

Except the day you chose to have your winter festival on of course…….

[egg]

33 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

My two daughters enjoyed seeing what he gave them this morning. No religious element what so ever included in our annual give presents, eat nice food and see friends and relatives festival. All the best bits included! No ducks, toasters or blood sacrifices required to have good winter festival. 

 

Good to hear, and in all seriousness, believe in whatever you choose, or nothing at all. Just enjoy the occasion and time together. 

Happy Christmas. 

[badgerx16]

2 hours ago, Turkish said:

Except the day you chose to have your winter festival on of course…….

I know a muslim family who put up a Christmas tree and exchange presents. They just enjoy the buildup and the day without bothering about religion.

Edited 6 hours ago by badgerx16

[Turkish]

21 minutes ago, badgerx16 said:

I know a muslim family who put up a Christmas tree and exchange presents. They just enjoy the buildup and the day without bothering about religion.

Fantastic they are integrating so well and adopting our Christian customs. 👏👏

[badgerx16]

6 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Fantastic they are integrating so well and adopting our Christian customs. 👏👏

Where in the Bible does it say that you should put up a tree, eat turkey, or overspend on your credit card ?

[Turkish]

20 minutes ago, badgerx16 said:

Where in the Bible does it say that you should put up a tree, eat turkey, or overspend on your credit card ?

It doesn’t because celebrating it is not a biblical command. However it’s something Christian counties like our own have adopted. It’s wonderful to see your Muslim friends are integrating so well. 
 

as for your point about overspending on your credit card the bible warns about greed, materialism and love of money. Perhaps you should revisit those verses.

Edited 5 hours ago by Turkish

[badgerx16]

25 minutes ago, Turkish said:

It doesn’t because celebrating it is not a biblical command. However it’s something Christian counties like our own have adopted. It’s wonderful to see your Muslim friends are integrating so well. 
 

as for your point about overspending on your credit card the bible warns about greed, materialism and love of money. Perhaps you should revisit those verses.

I was making a general point, not a personal one.

[The Kraken]

4 hours ago, Matthew Le God said:

My two daughters enjoyed seeing what he gave them this morning. No religious element what so ever included in our annual give presents, eat nice food and see friends and relatives festival. All the best bits included! No ducks, toasters or blood sacrifices required to have good winter festival. 

Sadly I left it a bit late in sending cards this year, and Sainsburys had completely run out of “happy winter festival”. I had to make do with merry Christmas instead, I feel so foolish.

[Turkish]

34 minutes ago, badgerx16 said:

I was making a general point, not a personal one.

So was I 

[Matthew Le God]

1 hour ago, The Kraken said:

Sadly I left it a bit late in sending cards this year, and Sainsburys had completely run out of “happy winter festival”. I had to make do with merry Christmas instead, I feel so foolish.

Card websites have lots of them. For example...

https://www.redbubble.com/i/greeting-card/Io-Saturnalia-by-CSMFHT/133153728.5MT14

Saturnalia and Christmas aren't one day things. They are week long plus things. Saturnalia was absorbed into the later festival.

In 2025 it is convenient to have winter festival at same time as Christmas... because that is when a huge % of the country aren't at work or school and you can easily have a family party.

No religious element is required to give presents, see friends and family and have a party. 

Edited 3 hours ago by Matthew Le God

[The Kraken]

Our winter festival crackers were of a high standard today. We didn’t have any winter festival pudding though. Winter festival presents were all on point. And the winter festival tree still looks resplendent.

Winter festival day 

[Turkish]

Wasn’t it wonderful to see King Charles winter festival speech from Westminster Abbey today. Although why chose a religious venue when the winter festival has no religious element? 🤷‍♂️