Tim Smith Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 I know this sounds like it's going to begin with a few very naturalistic thoughts and maybe it will. As I pondered this question I tried to tie some significance to it all. In the case of Christmas, well,,,,,,,it's really what we make it, given the true origins for the holiday it seems to have been a time of debauchery for the pagans. Back to WHY we have these things called holidays. I have found the true reasons we have these times are really much different than the way these days are sometimes represented. It is time off from work, an excuse to party, a time to put up decorations, acknowledgments of a diety, time for families to get together? Really over hundreds of years things haven't changed much. We rename the days to associate them with something else. If you believe things were made and someone is responsible for all of that as I do, this person probably isn't too awefully concerned about a party day amongst pagans or religious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Why do humans have holidays? So musicians can get gigs where they get paid what they think they are worth? (Especially New Year's Eve) Insights and incites by Notes ♫ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Smith Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, Notes_Norton said: Why do humans have holidays? So musicians can get gigs where they get paid what they think they are worth? (Especially New Year's Eve) Insights and incites by Notes ♫ Makes perfect sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWS Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 hour ago, craigb said: 😆 In Before the Lock? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwal³ Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Tim Smith said: Back to WHY we have these things called holidays. because we're working otherwise, thanks to the trade unions that got us holidays (and so much more) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Tim Smith said: If you believe things were made and someone is responsible for all of that as I do, this person probably isn't too awefully concerned about a party day amongst pagans or religious. In all seriousness, who are you talking about? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibbles Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jesse Screed said: In all seriousness, who are you talking about? Pink unicorns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStrummerUK Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 I'd always assumed it was a contraction of "holy" + "day"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, SteveStrummerUK said: I'd always assumed it was a contraction of "holy" + "day"? Just be careful when you leave the parking lot of these places that are "holy" They are a war zone 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 48 minutes ago, InstrEd said: Just be careful when you leave the parking lot of these places that are "holy" They are a war zone 🤣 You might even become hole-eee! 😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 7 hours ago, pwalpwal said: 9 hours ago, Tim Smith said: Back to WHY we have these things called holidays. because we're working otherwise, thanks to the trade unions that got us holidays (and so much more) Now that I think about it, we celebrate Labor Day in the United States. Labor Day is probably the only holiday that isn't dedicated to one man or deity. Labor Day is for the honor of working peoples who toil and sweat, to build and maintain our foundations. I have been a laborer, and I am thankful for that holiday. I do not own a decoder ring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jesse Screed said: Now that I think about it, we celebrate Labor Day in the United States. Labor Day is probably the only holiday that isn't dedicated to one man or deity. Labor Day is for the honor of working peoples who toil and sweat, to build and maintain our foundations. I have been a laborer, and I am thankful for that holiday. I do not own a decoder ring. How about Veterans Day? Independence Day? New Years Day? 🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, craigb said: How about Veterans Day? Independence Day? New Years Day? 🤔 , Everyday IS a HoLiDay la oa ola la alla ah oola dew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tim Smith Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 21 hours ago, Jesse Screed said: In all seriousness, who are you talking about? You don't know? 11 hours ago, Rain said: I like the title. I wish it was a reality. I get a week off next week which should be nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 When you're unemployed, you get every day off! 😶 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Tim Smith said: On 12/20/2022 at 10:50 AM, Jesse Screed said: In all seriousness, who are you talking about? You don't know? How could I possibly know who you are talking about if you don't tell me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jesse Screed said: How could I possibly know who you are talking about if you don't tell me? I usually just guess then, if that doesn't get confirmed or shot down, I just make stuff up. 😂🤣😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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