[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-26 Thread sharon_b283
In YOUR country? What are we, chopped liver? Yes, Germany was first and Queen Victoria introduced it to the Brits through her German husband Prince Albert, later introduced into the United States, during the Victorian period. However the customs of Christmas evolved, the overcommercialization

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-26 Thread sharon_b283
...And on the 12th Day of Christmas, the Cajuns and the Creoles, officially roll out that other season; Mardi Gras and culminates on Ash Wednesday! Laissez La Bon Ton Rouler! No fooling! Mardi Gras begins on the 12th Night of Christmas and ends at midnight on Fat Tuesday and all Catholics, hung

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-26 Thread justifiedright
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, sharon_b283 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In YOUR country? Yes Sharon this is where I was born and live. Is it not my country? Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-26 Thread sharon_b283
No problem, with it being your country, but our is more collective since, you're speaking to ALL of us, I hope! We're not foreigners, you know. Don't get me started! I hope ALL of you enjoy the Holiday tomorrow in OUR City by the Sea! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, justifiedright [EMAIL

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday STAFF REPORT • NOVEMBER 25, 2008 This year, Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands and and and move over tommy. What would a johnson know about hanukkah...

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread justifiedright
On Friday night at 6 in the Grand Arcade between Paramount and CH there will be a performance by the NJ Rock n Roll Chorus. Try to find the nice young lady from Howell singing 1st Soprano. I imagine they will be singing Christmas songs, but they just recorded an a copella verson of Born to

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread justifiedright
Because they aren't holiday trees. They are Christmas trees. Truth in advertising. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack Pitzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps it would be a good move, from a marketing perspective, to just call them Holiday trees, wreaths, and garlands If you think

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread Jack Pitzer
But, don't some Jewish people have trees in their homes, just because they like them? --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, justifiedright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Because they aren't holiday trees. They are Christmas trees. Truth in advertising. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jack

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, justifiedright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Because they aren't holiday trees. They are Christmas trees. Truth in advertising. There has historically been opposition to the custom of the Christmas tree because of its alleged pagan origins. Thus, Oliver

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread justifiedright
Yes - Christmas Trees. You see, Christmas is also a cultural part of America. A recognized federal holiday. Many Jews who are proud of their American Culture take part fully in the American tradition of Christmas, without the religious part of the celebration. They wouldn't dream of casting

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread justifiedright
Interesting historical perspective about other parts of the world. In my country, a christmas tree has been accepted as a part of the American celebration. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dfsavgny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, justifiedright justifiedright@

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread oakdorf
--- Christmas is good for the Jews who are in the retail and manufacturing business so yes it's a jewish holiday Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings:

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread Jersey Shore John
And can't a manufacturer/merchant call his product what he wants to call them? On Nov 25, 2008, at 5:00 PM, Jack Pitzer wrote: But, don't some Jewish people have trees in their homes, just because they like them? --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, justifiedright [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread Jersey Shore John
They do all the time: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah_bush On Nov 25, 2008, at 5:05 PM, justifiedright wrote: Yes - Christmas Trees. You see, Christmas is also a cultural part of America. A recognized federal holiday. Many Jews who are proud of their American Culture take part fully

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread justifiedright
I assume your question is to Jack since the seller is calling them Christmas trees and Jack wonders why he doesn't change it. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jersey Shore John [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And can't a manufacturer/merchant call his product what he wants to call them? On

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread dapawprint
Hmmm I am not sure where this news aired from, but my first question would be: Should we really be out there singing: On the First Day of Christmas, Ma-Tola-Gave-To-Us, a Christmas Tree inside the Car-Rou- Sel? Shouldn't this be a CITY activity, not a DEVELOPER activity? Happy Festival

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dapawprint [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmmm I am not sure where this news aired from, but my first question would be: Should we really be out there singing: On the First Day of Christmas, Ma-Tola-Gave-To-Us, a Christmas Tree inside the Car-Rou- Sel?

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park plans tree-lighting for Sunday

2008-11-25 Thread dapawprint
Yep, Oak, I get it... I lost site of the ownership. Man, I was just trying to stand on Tommy's side for once! Thank you for putting the ownership into perspective. Glenn --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, dapawprint