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"Know the feeling. I'd happily hibernate for the entire winter. Christmas, cold weather, long dark nights, the lot."
Since I started taking a Vit D supplement daily (to offset the risk of muscle atrophy from PrEP), I've found it easier to get through the winter gloom. | |||
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"Me too hate it with a passion " And theres me thinking, am i the only one. | |||
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"Bit of a waste of emotion given that you can't stop it and it's hard to avoid. Many people choose not to celebrate it for a variety of reasons however, instead of sitting with hatred why not channel your emotions more positively. Find a way to make a difference either to your life or, better still, someone else's?" Excellent sentiment | |||
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 & put yourself first - do something nice for you . Xx | |||
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"It's winter I hate Christmas just makes it worse" That's how I feel. Nothing against Christmas as such. Don't celebrate it with any enthusiasm and tend to stay at home alone with plenty of nice food and some good DVDs. Trouble is that Christmas is the herald of two--sometimes three--long dark cold months of cold days, long nights, snow, sleet and rain. | |||
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"Christmas was better before brexit. Just thought I'd get politics in before anyone else does. Lol. Ho ho ho. " That would have to be an imperial Ho now. None of your foreign metric Ho's for us now  | |||
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"It's forced on us from bloody end of August it's just a shit show with no meaning " Only about 2 billion do though . Means lot to them . | |||
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"Christmas was better before brexit. Just thought I'd get politics in before anyone else does. Lol. Ho ho ho. " that why I have not bought any Gammon for Xmas this year I have a gammon free zone | |||
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"I'm not a fan." you will be on boxing Day 9 Miles down the road (Macclesfield v Leek) | |||
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"Bit of a waste of emotion given that you can't stop it and it's hard to avoid. Many people choose not to celebrate it for a variety of reasons however, instead of sitting with hatred why not channel your emotions more positively. Find a way to make a difference either to your life or, better still, someone else's? Excellent sentiment "Those were going to be my exact words ! | |||
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"Christmas was better before brexit. Just thought I'd get politics in before anyone else does. Lol. Ho ho ho. " The Christmas story should be a politics free zone. Mary and Joseph, were essentially refugees in their own country. They had to search for a place to give birth and then flee from a murderous Herod. Guy gave them a stable. So the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed by the millions of refugees trying to escape war, persecution and natural disasters, be like the innkeeper. Ignore the right wing stirring up hated and open up your heart . Amen. Cue choir of Angels, and probably ding dong merrily on high of gammons piling in any minute. | |||
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"Actually I don't think anyone likes Christmas " wrong I love it xxx | |||
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"Hate it soo much wish my grown up kids would just leave and leave me alone " Well it’s inevitable and instead of complaining which results to nothing, just try and enjoy it | |||
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"Hate it soo much wish my grown up kids would just leave and leave me alone " probably the best thing that could happen to them who would want to be stuck with someone so miserable xxx | |||
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"I'm not miserable just sick to death of it all" well why don't you start a protestion to have Xmas every 4 years like the Olympics | |||
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"I'm not miserable just sick to death of it all" well yo think what you like ,but u would never dream of wishing my kids to leave a d although my daughter is in her thirties she will always be my child xxx | |||
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"I'm not miserable just sick to death of it all" seriously mate read what you are posting as if it was posted by someone else. Then ask yourself if you would want to be with that person over Christmas xxx | |||
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"Wish I could go to sleep and wake up in January " I work in retail and would love to be able to do this!! | |||
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"Dislike xmas full stop. No tree up , all cards rcvd are placed on a pile, I find it a very depressing time, of the year. Might have a party 1 Yr for all non believers. " A festivus for the rest of us…it’s almost like it’s never been done…..  | |||
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"Xmas is for kids, and business to make money, I hate it. How many of the people celebrating go to church regularly????????? None. " Nice of you to be so bitter - ignorant to the true meaning of Christmas - winter solstice! Before those pesky religious freaks from Israel ruined it | |||
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"Xmas is for kids, and business to make money, I hate it. How many of the people celebrating go to church regularly????????? None. Nice of you to be so bitter - ignorant to the true meaning of Christmas - winter solstice! Before those pesky religious freaks from Israel ruined it " It is supposed to be a religious event???? Om not bitter, just ststing the truth. ....... | |||
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"Christmas was better before brexit. Just thought I'd get politics in before anyone else does. Lol. Ho ho ho. The Christmas story should be a politics free zone. Mary and Joseph, were essentially refugees in their own country. They had to search for a place to give birth and then flee from a murderous Herod. Guy gave them a stable. So the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed by the millions of refugees trying to escape war, persecution and natural disasters, be like the innkeeper. Ignore the right wing stirring up hated and open up your heart . Amen. Cue choir of Angels, and probably ding dong merrily on high of gammons piling in any minute." "the Christmas story should be a politics free zone...." says he before making a big political issue out of it | |||
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"Christmas was better before brexit. Just thought I'd get politics in before anyone else does. Lol. Ho ho ho. The Christmas story should be a politics free zone. Mary and Joseph, were essentially refugees in their own country. They had to search for a place to give birth and then flee from a murderous Herod. Guy gave them a stable. So the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed by the millions of refugees trying to escape war, persecution and natural disasters, be like the innkeeper. Ignore the right wing stirring up hated and open up your heart . Amen. Cue choir of Angels, and probably ding dong merrily on high of gammons piling in any minute. "the Christmas story should be a politics free zone...." says he before making a big political issue out of it "..... lol Quite so!!! 😂😂😂 | |||
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"Christmas was better before brexit. Just thought I'd get politics in before anyone else does. Lol. Ho ho ho. The Christmas story should be a politics free zone. Mary and Joseph, were essentially refugees in their own country. They had to search for a place to give birth and then flee from a murderous Herod. Guy gave them a stable. So the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed by the millions of refugees trying to escape war, persecution and natural disasters, be like the innkeeper. Ignore the right wing stirring up hated and open up your heart . Amen. Cue choir of Angels, and probably ding dong merrily on high of gammons piling in any minute. "the Christmas story should be a politics free zone...." says he before making a big political issue out of it ..... lol Quite so!!! 😂😂😂"On first impressions of this post, I assumed it was going to be humorous… how wrong was I?!?!?!. Let’s hope Santa can leave a sense of humour under his tree. | |||
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"Bunch of old men complaining for the sake of it. If you don’t like it, turn your tv off, lock your door, and don’t take part. Plenty of people find ways to enjoy the season, and celebrate life in general At a cold and wet time of year it’s good to get a few days off work at least." hear hear | |||
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"Wow, what is wrong with people most wonderful time of the year. get to spend extra time with family and friends and just enjoy everything i understand some people are on their own and i feel sorry for them, but get down to your local, buy a stranger a pint and spread some joy I will also celebrate the birth of Christ but understand others dont, so each to your own Merry christmas to everyone, i hope you have a happy time " exactly, this is spot on. | |||
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"Christmas was better before brexit. Just thought I'd get politics in before anyone else does. Lol. Ho ho ho. " The country has gone down the pan since the stoopids and uneducated thought voting for it would be a good idea lol. | |||
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"Wish I could go to sleep and wake up in January .. " You need to come round and try my whisky | |||
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"It's forced on us from bloody end of August it's just a shit show with no meaning " . With no meaning?? I wonder how people like you stumble through life lol | |||
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"25 December was originally a pagan festival.... I expect to see you all dancing naked around Stonehenge tomorrow..quickly now before Donald Trump claims America owns it .. ". Yes and we use to live in caves. This is still a Christian country and majority of population still recognise 25th Dec as the day of the birth of Jesus Christ. Whatever your beliefs it should be a time of love, sharing, and spending time with one another | |||
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" This is still a Christian country and majority of population still recognise 25th Dec as the day of the birth of Jesus Christ. Whatever your beliefs it should be a time of love, sharing, and spending time with one another" Fewer than half the population identify as christian. I guess you're one of them. I'm not. It's just a national holiday. | |||
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"I wish people would not say I hate Xmas it's I dislike Xmas " "I ate that dog dirt...you heard me". (Groundskeeper Willy,Simpsons) | |||
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"25 December was originally a pagan festival.... I expect to see you all dancing naked around Stonehenge tomorrow..quickly now before Donald Trump claims America owns it .. . Yes and we use to live in caves. This is still a Christian country and majority of population still recognise 25th Dec as the day of the birth of Jesus Christ. Whatever your beliefs it should be a time of love, sharing, and spending time with one another"👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 | |||
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" This is still a Christian country and majority of population still recognise 25th Dec as the day of the birth of Jesus Christ. Whatever your beliefs it should be a time of love, sharing, and spending time with one another Fewer than half the population identify as christian. I guess you're one of them. I'm not. It's just a national holiday." | |||
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"25 December was originally a pagan festival.... I expect to see you all dancing naked around Stonehenge tomorrow..quickly now before Donald Trump claims America owns it .. . Yes and we use to live in caves. This is still a Christian country and majority of population still recognise 25th Dec as the day of the birth of Jesus Christ. Whatever your beliefs it should be a time of love, sharing, and spending time with one another👎👎👎👎👎👎👎". Well if f you actually have friends | |||
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" This is still a Christian country and majority of population still recognise 25th Dec as the day of the birth of Jesus Christ. Whatever your beliefs it should be a time of love, sharing, and spending time with one another Fewer than half the population identify as christian. I guess you're one of them. I'm not. It's just a national holiday." . That's still a vast majority. I can tell you don't share that level of love and commitment but it's still a time to share with friends you might have | |||
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" This is still a Christian country and majority of population still recognise 25th Dec as the day of the birth of Jesus Christ. Whatever your beliefs it should be a time of love, sharing, and spending time with one another Fewer than half the population identify as christian. I guess you're one of them. I'm not. It's just a national holiday.. That's still a vast majority. I can tell you don't share that level of love and commitment but it's still a time to share with friends you might have" No, less than half is not a majority. | |||
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" This is still a Christian country and majority of population still recognise 25th Dec as the day of the birth of Jesus Christ. Whatever your beliefs it should be a time of love, sharing, and spending time with one another Fewer than half the population identify as christian. I guess you're one of them. I'm not. It's just a national holiday.. That's still a vast majority. I can tell you don't share that level of love and commitment but it's still a time to share with friends you might have No, less than half is not a majority." . Don't need half to be a majority lol. Christianity is still the largest religion in uk | |||
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"But Santa doesn’t come to those who hate Christmas ☹️" .. Many houses now don't have chimneys...Where would you like him to come? | |||
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" This is still a Christian country and majority of population still recognise 25th Dec as the day of the birth of Jesus Christ. Whatever your beliefs it should be a time of love, sharing, and spending time with one another Fewer than half the population identify as christian. I guess you're one of them. I'm not. It's just a national holiday.. That's still a vast majority. I can tell you don't share that level of love and commitment but it's still a time to share with friends you might have No, less than half is not a majority." . And most people even if there not religious do recognise the purpose of Christmas. It's sad you always seem do angry on any subject in forum.lot of joy in the world of you look for it 😊 | |||
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" No, less than half is not a majority.. Don't need half to be a majority lol. Christianity is still the largest religion in uk" The largest single minority, yes. All religions in this country are minority interests. The days when one religious group imposed their religion on everyone else through institutional discrimination and persecution are over. | |||
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"Whether religious or not, with family and friends or not. Think of it as day to give thanks for the things you have and the good deeds you have done, or reflect on the things you could have dine better and how you will road-map that in the new year. If your life is lacking in something, material or otherwise, then it's a day to think about the opportunity to change. I appreciate many have no one to share the day with, if that bothers you, join an event or volunteer. If it doesn't bother you, have a quiet day doing what you like. Coming here and whining about it isn't going to help." | |||
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"Wow, what is wrong with people most wonderful time of the year. get to spend extra time with family and friends and just enjoy everything i understand some people are on their own and i feel sorry for them, but get down to your local, buy a stranger a pint and spread some joy I will also celebrate the birth of Christ but understand others dont, so each to your own Merry christmas to everyone, i hope you have a happy time " So the OP thought he would send me a offensive message in private rather than comment on this post of mine I still hope you have a happy Christmas OP | |||
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" No, less than half is not a majority.. Don't need half to be a majority lol. Christianity is still the largest religion in uk The largest single minority, yes. All religions in this country are minority interests. The days when one religious group imposed their religion on everyone else through institutional discrimination and persecution are over. " Seriously Sara when Islam is the majority their completely impose it on everything hear in the UK. Trans gays stand no chance . 2050 uk will be a Islam state if immigration keeps going as it is | |||
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HAPPILY shut myself away for that 24 hrs. | |||
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" No, less than half is not a majority.. Don't need half to be a majority lol. Christianity is still the largest religion in uk The largest single minority, yes. All religions in this country are minority interests. The days when one religious group imposed their religion on everyone else through institutional discrimination and persecution are over. Seriously Sara when Islam is the majority their completely impose it on everything hear in the UK. Trans gays stand no chance . 2050 uk will be a Islam state if immigration keeps going as it is " WHOOOOO HOOOOO! Sounds great to me mate..allah ahkbar and all of that to you my friend | |||
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"Going to bed now probably get up boxing day" What a miserable attention seeker, just enjoy the Yorkshire puddings and roasties tomorrow and give it a rest | |||
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" No, less than half is not a majority.. Don't need half to be a majority lol. Christianity is still the largest religion in uk The largest single minority, yes. All religions in this country are minority interests. The days when one religious group imposed their religion on everyone else through institutional discrimination and persecution are over. Seriously Sara when Islam is the majority their completely impose it on everything hear in the UK. Trans gays stand no chance . 2050 uk will be a Islam state if immigration keeps going as it is " Ask Santa for a Dummy Guide's to arithmetic, gestation and maternity. Then you'll realise just how much BS you've swallowed on the internet. | |||
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" No, less than half is not a majority.. Don't need half to be a majority lol. Christianity is still the largest religion in uk The largest single minority, yes. All religions in this country are minority interests. The days when one religious group imposed their religion on everyone else through institutional discrimination and persecution are over. Seriously Sara when Islam is the majority their completely impose it on everything hear in the UK. Trans gays stand no chance . 2050 uk will be a Islam state if immigration keeps going as it is Ask Santa for a Dummy Guide's to arithmetic, gestation and maternity. Then you'll realise just how much BS you've swallowed on the internet." This | |||
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"I hounstly carnt think of anything worse " I can…..being a miserable old fucker. | |||
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" No, less than half is not a majority.. Don't need half to be a majority lol. Christianity is still the largest religion in uk The largest single minority, yes. All religions in this country are minority interests. The days when one religious group imposed their religion on everyone else through institutional discrimination and persecution are over. Seriously Sara when Islam is the majority their completely impose it on everything hear in the UK. Trans gays stand no chance . 2050 uk will be a Islam state if immigration keeps going as it is Ask Santa for a Dummy Guide's to arithmetic, gestation and maternity. Then you'll realise just how much BS you've swallowed on the internet. This ". People have been trying to subdued Christianity at for thousands of years. Even to day in country's like Russia Christians gather in private in fear of arrest. It does not stop Christians from doing what's right. My particular faith is very much on the increase in areas of the world. You can not stop faith by violence | |||
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"Religion is not a rebellion - the spread of religion has been caused by imperialism and its armies. E g there was no christianity in Africa till about 150 years ago. A person is entitled to their personal faith but organised religion is a blight on our lives." It’s enriched mine , got me through many dark times . | |||
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"Oh, please don't get me wrong - I fully respect people's choice to adhere to a religion, or not. That's one of the values of this country - religious freedom. Then we have people posting about an Islamic conspiracy theory to seize control of the UK. Gays will be executed blah blah. And you look at the evidence. And you're left with the conclusion they've been thoroughly duped by those who want to breed fear and division. Politicians of the muslim faith have held some of the highest offices in the land - Chancellor, Home Secretary, Leader of the Lords, chair of the Tory Party, Mayor of London, First Minister of Scotland. Show me one whose politics were anything other than British values. Just one. The FM of Scotland even took the UK Government to court demanding STRONGER rights for trans people. Stand up to hate." I do that’s why I defend pensioners even the wealthy ones | |||
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"I guess a lot of us 'hate' Christmas because we live alone, have no family to speak of [or an estranged family] and are constantly being told "You should not be on your own for Christmas". To me December 25th is no different to say May 17th or August 23rd for being on your own. I think it is also the 3 month build up with the adverts, the corny music and shopping aisles full of tinsel and tat. Having spent quite a few years in the hospitality trade I have in the past promoted and encouraged Christmas celebrations. Now I just want to sit back, relax and celebrate in my own quiet way." . Being on your own is not a healthy existence for most. There are many opportunities throughout the year to find friends on this world. It may not seem appealing but why shut doors before you spend some time going through them. My greatest personal pleasure now is seeing people less fortunate for various reasons, beaming at me and others, or tears of joy. Just makes me feel good | |||
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" People have been trying to subdued Christianity at for thousands of years. Even to day in country's like Russia Christians gather in private in fear of arrest. It does not stop Christians from doing what's right. My particular faith is very much on the increase in areas of the world. You can not stop faith by violence" With respect I must correct you there Sir. During the Soviet era Christmas, like religion in general, was repressed in Russia. However these days it is freely celebrated only on Jauary 7th rather than December 25th as the Russian Orthodox church still uses the Julian calendar. Christmas is obviously not celebrated in some strict Islamic countries or even some with oppressive dictatorships. | |||
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"Religion is not a rebellion - the spread of religion has been caused by imperialism and its armies. E g there was no Christianity in Africa till about 150 years ago. A person is entitled to their personal faith but organised religion is a blight on our lives." Christianity has existed in Africa for a long time. Probably became more prevalent 150 or so years ago with the British, French, Belgian, Italian and German colonisation but it certainly goes back way beyond that. Ethiopia is one of the oldest Christian countries on Earth. | |||
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" People have been trying to subdued Christianity at for thousands of years. Even to day in country's like Russia Christians gather in private in fear of arrest. It does not stop Christians from doing what's right. My particular faith is very much on the increase in areas of the world. You can not stop faith by violence With respect I must correct you there Sir. During the Soviet era Christmas, like religion in general, was repressed in Russia. However these days it is freely celebrated only on Jauary 7th rather than December 25th as the Russian Orthodox church still uses the Julian calendar. Christmas is obviously not celebrated in some strict Islamic countries or even some with oppressive dictatorships." . Well your not correcting me. We have people out there protecting and watching. Russia do not accept Christianity but accept his very reluctantly. And Christians disappear, regularly | |||
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"Wish I could go to sleep and wake up in January " But the Easter Eggs, in the shops next week, are worth staying awake for! Even the Daffodil bulbs 'march' to flower in December these days. | |||
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" People have been trying to subdued Christianity at for thousands of years. Even to day in country's like Russia Christians gather in private in fear of arrest. It does not stop Christians from doing what's right. My particular faith is very much on the increase in areas of the world. You can not stop faith by violence With respect I must correct you there Sir. During the Soviet era Christmas, like religion in general, was repressed in Russia. However these days it is freely celebrated only on Jauary 7th rather than December 25th as the Russian Orthodox church still uses the Julian calendar. Christmas is obviously not celebrated in some strict Islamic countries or even some with oppressive dictatorships.. Well your not correcting me. We have people out there protecting and watching. Russia do not accept Christianity but accept his very reluctantly. And Christians disappear, regularly " Strange and out-of-character as it may seem, the odious despot Putin is a staunch supporter of the Orthodox Church and during his rule several cathedrals and churches have been rebuilt and restored. Patriarch Kiril has openly backed Putin with the Ukraine invasion. Could perhaps be because the Ukraine Orthodox Church declared its independence from Moscow a few years ago. | |||
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" People have been trying to subdued Christianity at for thousands of years. Even to day in country's like Russia Christians gather in private in fear of arrest. It does not stop Christians from doing what's right. My particular faith is very much on the increase in areas of the world. You can not stop faith by violence With respect I must correct you there Sir. During the Soviet era Christmas, like religion in general, was repressed in Russia. However these days it is freely celebrated only on Jauary 7th rather than December 25th as the Russian Orthodox church still uses the Julian calendar. Christmas is obviously not celebrated in some strict Islamic countries or even some with oppressive dictatorships.. Well your not correcting me. We have people out there protecting and watching. Russia do not accept Christianity but accept his very reluctantly. And Christians disappear, regularly Strange and out-of-character as it may seem, the odious despot Putin is a staunch supporter of the Orthodox Church and during his rule several cathedrals and churches have been rebuilt and restored. Patriarch Kiril has openly backed Putin with the Ukraine invasion. Could perhaps be because the Ukraine Orthodox Church declared its independence from Moscow a few years ago." . Christianity in Russia is controlled by Plutin, what they do, say, and accept is strictly controlled. Hence there acceptance of Ukraine invasion. They seem it as they are told to see it. Plutin accepts Christianity on his terms | |||
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"Dont hate it. But finding it difficult to muster the spirit at the moment. 2024 has been a tough yesr." Yes, it’s how I feel at present. A crap year. | |||
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"Christmas was better before brexit. Just thought I'd get politics in before anyone else does. Lol. Ho ho ho. The Christmas story should be a politics free zone. Mary and Joseph, were essentially refugees in their own country. They had to search for a place to give birth and then flee from a murderous Herod. Guy gave them a stable. So the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed by the millions of refugees trying to escape war, persecution and natural disasters, be like the innkeeper. Ignore the right wing stirring up hated and open up your heart . Amen. Cue choir of Angels, and probably ding dong merrily on high of gammons piling in any minute. "the Christmas story should be a politics free zone...." says he before making a big political issue out of it "Hello??? Lost your sense of humour in the Xmas rush? | |||
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"Dont hate it. But finding it difficult to muster the spirit at the moment. 2024 has been a tough yesr. Yes, it’s how I feel at present. A crap year. " . Got bad for all of us. 2025 doesn't look as good as this. | |||
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"Dont hate it. But finding it difficult to muster the spirit at the moment. 2024 has been a tough yesr. Yes, it’s how I feel at present. A crap year. . Got bad for all of us. 2025 doesn't look as good as this." so you want Uncle Boris back to sort is mess out he left | |||
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"Going to bed now probably get up boxing day" you have just won the most miserable man in Yorkshire award and you prize is a piece of Lancashire cheese | |||
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"That's rich coming from a southerner" I am not a southerner I am officially from the Cheshire/Derbyshire boarder until some bright spark on the 1/4/1974 disided to put us into a new county of Greater Manchester | |||
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"Christmas was better before brexit. Just thought I'd get politics in before anyone else does. Lol. Ho ho ho. The Christmas story should be a politics free zone. Mary and Joseph, were essentially refugees in their own country. They had to search for a place to give birth and then flee from a murderous Herod. Guy gave them a stable. So the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed by the millions of refugees trying to escape war, persecution and natural disasters, be like the innkeeper. Ignore the right wing stirring up hated and open up your heart . Amen. Cue choir of Angels, and probably ding dong merrily on high of gammons piling in any minute. "the Christmas story should be a politics free zone...." says he before making a big political issue out of it
Hello??? Lost your sense of humour in the Xmas rush?"My sense of humour is still intact and don't do 'Christmas rushes' [Tesco was fairly quiet when I went there today at 7am] Still failed to see anything funny about your post with all that waffle about refugees, right-wingers and gammons. | |||
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"Christmas was better before brexit. Just thought I'd get politics in before anyone else does. Lol. Ho ho ho. The Christmas story should be a politics free zone. Mary and Joseph, were essentially refugees in their own country. They had to search for a place to give birth and then flee from a murderous Herod. Guy gave them a stable. So the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed by the millions of refugees trying to escape war, persecution and natural disasters, be like the innkeeper. Ignore the right wing stirring up hated and open up your heart . Amen. Cue choir of Angels, and probably ding dong merrily on high of gammons piling in any minute. "the Christmas story should be a politics free zone...." says he before making a big political issue out of it
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My sense of humour is still intact and don't do 'Christmas rushes' [Tesco was fairly quiet when I went there today at 7am] Still failed to see anything funny about your post with all that waffle about refugees, right-wingers and gammons."Ah, my dad warned me about strange people who lurk outside supermarkets before they are even open | |||
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"Think anyone who hates Christmas must have mental health issues. Truth behind Christmas is religious. But if that's not your thing, enjoy all festivities. If that's not your thing then just enjoy the peace of bank holidays. What's there to hate?" You new here? | |||
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"This is my first Christmas that I don't have to work for 24yrs so I'm going to enjoy every minute of it " . Bloody hell that's a long shift | |||
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"Think anyone who hates Christmas must have mental health issues. Truth behind Christmas is religious. But if that's not your thing, enjoy all festivities. If that's not your thing then just enjoy the peace of bank holidays. What's there to hate? You new here?" . Yes about ten years lol why | |||
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"Think anyone who hates Christmas must have mental health issues. Truth behind Christmas is religious. But if that's not your thing, enjoy all festivities. If that's not your thing then just enjoy the peace of bank holidays. What's there to hate?" 👎👎👎 | |||
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"Think anyone who hates Christmas must have mental health issues. Truth behind Christmas is religious. But if that's not your thing, enjoy all festivities. If that's not your thing then just enjoy the peace of bank holidays. What's there to hate?" Maybe I thought I had mental health issues, but after I read your message I’m thinking you’re probably right. Perhaps I need to re-boot! Thanks for your sound thoughts. I will make amends for the rest if this festive season ♥️ | |||
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"Think anyone who hates Christmas must have mental health issues. Truth behind Christmas is religious. But if that's not your thing, enjoy all festivities. If that's not your thing then just enjoy the peace of bank holidays. What's there to hate?" Using mental health issues as a line of attack. Well done you! *Slow handclap* | |||
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"Think anyone who hates Christmas must have mental health issues. Truth behind Christmas is religious. But if that's not your thing, enjoy all festivities. If that's not your thing then just enjoy the peace of bank holidays. What's there to hate? Using mental health issues as a line of attack. Well done you! *Slow handclap*" I hope you beat the noisy neighbours 9 miles down the road on Boxing day i think Leek will win 2-1 | |||
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"Oh, please don't get me wrong - I fully respect people's choice to adhere to a religion, or not. That's one of the values of this country - religious freedom. Then we have people posting about an Islamic conspiracy theory to seize control of the UK. Gays will be executed blah blah. And you look at the evidence. And you're left with the conclusion they've been thoroughly duped by those who want to breed fear and division. Politicians of the muslim faith have held some of the highest offices in the land - Chancellor, Home Secretary, Leader of the Lords, chair of the Tory Party, Mayor of London, First Minister of Scotland. Show me one whose politics were anything other than British values. Just one. The FM of Scotland even took the UK Government to court demanding STRONGER rights for trans people. Stand up to hate. I do that’s why I defend pensioners even the wealthy ones " I love you babe x | |||
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"Think anyone who hates Christmas must have mental health issues. Truth behind Christmas is religious. But if that's not your thing, enjoy all festivities. If that's not your thing then just enjoy the peace of bank holidays. What's there to hate? Using mental health issues as a line of attack. Well done you! *Slow handclap*" Grow up sleeyflower, you never quite get the point | |||
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"Think anyone who hates Christmas must have mental health issues. Truth behind Christmas is religious. But if that's not your thing, enjoy all festivities. If that's not your thing then just enjoy the peace of bank holidays. What's there to hate? Using mental health issues as a line of attack. Well done you! *Slow handclap* Grow up sleeyflower, you never quite get the point " | |||
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"Christmas was better before brexit. Just thought I'd get politics in before anyone else does. Lol. Ho ho ho. " Noooooo it's much better now ... Always hated brussels on Xmas day | |||
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