On Tue, 03 Dec 2013 16:38:31 -0500, John H.
wrote:

On Tue, 3 Dec 2013 08:06:30 -0800 (PST), wrote:

an annual tradition in many boating communities

http://www.digital.turn-page.com/i/220086/3

I wonder when the word 'Christmas' got removed from the titles for all the boat Christmas parades.

At least the author wished all a Merry Christmas. Nice.

John H. -- Hope you're having a great day!

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John, I've been searching the scriptures and I'll be darned if I can
find anywhere an admonishment to go forth and light up your boat.

Chuck is probably right about it being a pagan tradition but who
cares?