Now it's come to the attention of us here at The O'Really (?) Factor that there's a politically correct War on Yule going on out there, and we're not going to stand for it. Yule was here first, it's the template for all your basic Christmas traditions, and -- hey, let's face it -- it's kind of a whitey thing.
So, have we heard one person say "Happy Yule!" this year? Not one. It's always "Happy Holidays" this, "Happy Holidays" that.
Folks, there's a war on neo-paganism going on out there. We've had our faith scrubbed from the public square. We've been told our faith doesn't matter. People of Faith have been treated like second-class citizens. Faith Hill can't even get played on your average Adult Urban Contemporary radio format these days. Can I use the word faith any more than I already have? You get the point: Faith, faith, faith.
Anyway, the politically correct fascists who are trying to take the Oak and Holly Kings out of Yuletide in their quest for a secular, Goddess-less society aren't going to get a free pass here at The O'Really (?) Factor. Because we're going to use the power of the blogosphere to hold them accountable. We're going to bring horror into their world until they accept that we were here first, Father "Christmas" belongs to us, and if you don't like it, we're just going to ram it down your throat. Anybody who doesn't get in line is going to have to face me, Mr. Big Tough Guy. Mach schnell!
Secular society my ass.
Anyway, Happy Yule everyone -- or else!
Ahhhhh...winter solistice! A bonfire on Johns Island with all my favorite pagan friends...and not a single bah humbug or discussion of the true meaning of Santa Claus, hmmm, I mean Christmas! My thanks go out to The O'Really (?) Factor for bringing this war to light...or dark, as the case may be. Did anyone see the moon tonight? Well, I've got to go now, and add another yule log to the fire...and to bring in my "yuletide tree" - a foster holly which should help me ward off all those evil spirits wandering around Mt Pleasant...
Posted by: Pam | Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 23:39
Of course, you could look at it this way:
With the Christian right and Athiest left going at each other over Christian holiday interpretations, they only thing they agree on (or at least not fight over) seem to be older, "pagan" symbols.
Posted by: DeweyS | Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 10:43
OK, cut his microphone. Cut it. Listen, pal, I'm not going to let you spread your secularist, Mr. Smart Guy poison on this show, alright? So just shut up. I hope your mother's not watching this.
Oh, wait...
Nevermind...
Posted by: Daniel | Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 11:53
Ironically, Christmas really isn't as pagan as people say either. Most Christmas traditions are, in fact, only a few centuries old.
Posted by: Nightwind | Friday, December 23, 2005 at 16:48
You mean the ones made up by advertising companys?
May I suggest "The Winter Solstice" by John Matthewes?
The Winter Solstice has been celibrated since time out of mind (as well as the Summer Solstice )Many of the traditions we cherish today have been handed down,mixed together within blended family units and adapted to modern times.That doesn't mean they don't have ancient roots.
Posted by: Jean McGreggor | Friday, December 23, 2005 at 21:37
it doesn't matter who was FIRST, just who is RIGHT, people. Which, of course, is whatever I say.
Happy happy holidays to all of you, whatever you believe. A toast to love, joy, good friends and free expression!
oh, and free chocolate.
Posted by: Janet Edens | Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 18:13