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Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
ambersmom
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:33 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:33 AM
Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
So tell me what your favorite holiday is and why. I want specifics people..and politically correct honesty!
Jax430
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:37 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:37 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
My favorite holiday is definitely Passover - at least the seders. It's the easiest holiday for us to split between families, b/c we spend one night with one family, and the second night with the other. The seder has a very specific order to it (seder means order), and I think I really like the organization and structure of it. I also love the special foods that we only eat once a year. I also love being with family and the traditions that are specific to our family that repeat year after year.
kbeana24
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:39 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:39 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
Halloween, cuz youre never to old to get dressed up.And Christmas, because you get presents. (and you spend time with your loved ones, of course)
OOOH, and Earthday, bc its my birthday!!!
(and noone forgets bc they rhyme!) haha
Maribelle7777
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:40 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:40 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
Thanksgiving - because we always see family then.Christmas is a close 2nd but not my favorite. Not sure why. Maybe because it's so commercialized.
ambersmom
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:40 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:40 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
That sounds very nice. Sounds like it works out for both families and makes time with both very special. Good answer!C'mon, anyone else?
marymoon
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:41 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:41 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
FH, who is Jewish, and I both love Christmas! I love the small of the tree and the quiet in the winter air. All of the baking, crackling fireplaces, long lines at the mall, ok, maybe not that last one.My favorite Jewish holiday would have to be Purim, I think.
palebride
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:41 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:41 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
I love Halloween because we don't HAVE to be with either of the families, which always causes tension because we can only be one place at a time...and you can get dressed up and act silly...and i love the colors of halloween decorations! orange and purple and green and black!
ambersmom
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:42 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:42 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
What is Purim? I've never heard of it. Curious because I have a soon to be SIL who is Jewish and it would be nice if I could learn about and appreciate her holidays and customs.
Irishbride
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:43 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:43 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
My fav is Thanksgiving. We get to see family have a nice day together. There is no pressure to buy gifts etc.Christmas is next and then Halloween b/c its my b-day.
wc0143
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:43 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:43 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
What does your favorite holiday have to do with politcal correctness? Am I missing something?
ambersmom
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:44 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:44 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
I was just being sarcastic
Well, you could say you like Christmas because of Santa or because of gifts and that might *offend* someone if they don't believe in Santa
FeliciaDA
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:45 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:45 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
I find that while I like the holidays itself, Christmas/Thanksgiving and Easter wind up stressing us out -- mainly because we wind up running around trying to please both our families, and become exhausted in the process.
Easter is normally not as bad for us because we can celebrate regular Easter with my family and Greek Easter with DH's .. although last year they fell on the same date, hence the problem!! LOL
So I'll vote for 4th of July ... there is nothing better than summertime, BBQs , a few beers and some cool fireworks...
kbeana24
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:46 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:46 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
that might *offend* someone if they don't believe in Santa
violet
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:46 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:46 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
Christmas! While it can be stressful, I love hearing Christmas music and watching movies that are set around Christmas. There's just a different feeling at the time.
wc0143
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:46 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:46 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
Posted by ambersmom
I was just being sarcastic
Well, you could say you like Christmas because of Santa or because of gifts and that might *offend* someone if they don't believe in Santa
wc0143
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:48 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:48 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
Okay, so Christmas because I love the music, decorating and being host!! It's stressful but at least I'm not torn between where to spend it!!!Also love Halloween because we either dress up & go to Disney or we crazy decorate at home!
julz33
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:50 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:50 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
Christmas because I love getting presents.
lorsin
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:51 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:51 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
Halloween!!! That's why we picked 10/30 for our wedding!!It never disappoints:
pumpkin patches....good
candy....good
costumes.....good
the monster mash.....good
Young Frankenstein marathons....good
The Great Pumpkin....good
candy corn....good
caramel apples....good
Christmas and my birthday are always too built up and wind up disappointing me. Easter is a throw away holiday in my family these days. Thanksgiving causes waaaayy too much stress about who's 'year' it is. Valentine's day is okay, but I could easily do without it. And I HATE New Year's Eve - it's an entire holiday built around ONE SECOND!!
Arbor day is nice.
Jax430
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:52 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:52 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
Posted by ambersmom
What is Purim? I've never heard of it. Curious because I have a soon to be SIL who is Jewish and it would be nice if I could learn about and appreciate her holidays and customs.
Purim is a very festive holiday in which the Jews celebrate not being killed by one of our enemies, Haman. We go to synagogue to hear the story of Purim, called Megillat Esther, dress in costume, have carnivals, parties, etc. You're supposed to drink until you don't know the difference between the villain and the hero in the story.
That's my really short version...someone may want to provide more details, but I don't have time to type the whole story out!!
FeliciaDA
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:56 AM+
Posted: Aug 25, 2004 10:56 AM
Re: Q: Your favorite holiday and why *note - this post has been screened for political correctness*
Posted by lorsin
...and I HATE New Year's Eve - it's an entire holiday built around ONE SECOND!!
I hear ya!! I hate New Year's Eve also, and what's even worse is that NYE is my BIRTHDAY !!
It might be the WORST birthday to have all year long, especially when you are single its just brutally depressing..! 
Posted by lorsin
Arbor day is nice.
you are too funny 
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