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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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did this used to be christmas and new years or has it always included channukah and kwanza?
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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what about festivus?
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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i thought the reason people said that was to include all holidays during the season... :dunno:
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Mr. Garrison's holiday greeting > *
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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I think it was a generic term to wrap Xmas and New Years together. This way, people didn't have to write 2 cards.

Since it works for more than Xmas, it grew into a more universal meaning.


Goooooo Jesus.
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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You know...soon it is going to be "happy december"
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Draconius
You know...soon it is going to be "happy december"
Word.
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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It was expanded to include Hannakuh and Kwanza in 1967. Legislation was passed.
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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i went to macy's on saturday with my girl. up at the register, they had gift cards for sale with various "festive" designs.

half said nothing.
half said "happy holidays".
one said "happy hanukkah" in huge print.
none said "merry christmas".

heh.
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