The denizens of the local chimpanzee refuge have begun to document their strategies in the War on Christmas. I have my own grand scheme, and all I'll say now is that it is subtle and eeeeevil.
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That's worse than making me wait to open my presents.
No, really!
I thought your sinister plan was to unleash packs of dogs trained to go wild upon hearing "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays"
Hmm. I love Chrstmas but I don't believe in Santa Clause, Jesus, or God. Where does that leave me?
Ooh! Tim Kreider! Have you seen his Science vs. Norse Mythology: http://www.thepaincomics.com/weekly041229.htm ?
Eeeevil I can believe -- but YOU, subtle? HA!
:)
Merry Giftmas...
Happy Festmas...
Now gimme.
writerdd: I think that makes you British. At least you certainly belong in my family. We have a state religion which we don't believe but we still celebrate it's holy-days. Easter too.
I find Crechebusting so very tempting, but I manage to resist some how.