On Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:59:17 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Boater" wrote in message
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John wrote:

Could you make a file with some of the more (I hate to use the word)
'religious' type songs? Some examples might be, O Holy Night, Silent
Night,
Adeste Fideles, Noel, What Child is This, Angels We Have Heard on High,
etc. That would be nice also!

If it's offensive, sorry I mentioned it!




Why don't you just go to a damned church?


You really are something else Harry.
Predictable as hell, but something else ....

I have a suggestion for you. If you don't like traditional Christmas Carols
or hymns, don't load them in your iPod. Otherwise, let people enjoy what
*they* enjoy.

Sometimes you really are a jerk.

I am not a religious person. But I respect the rights of others that are,
and I respect the goodness that comes from some people at this time of year,
of all religious faiths or even those just getting caught up in a holiday
spirit.

Right now Mrs.E. and one of her very religious girlfriends are downstairs
planning the final details for an open house event here this Sunday where
they will be collecting gift donations for a children's homeless (and
parentless) shelter in Plymouth. Even though it's sponsored by Mrs.E.'s
girlfriend's church, my wife is excited about doing something worthwhile
(and she's not a church goer either). They'll have refreshments, music and
Holiday Cheer.

It's really the reason I made the Christmas Melody file to be played on the
piano as background music.

Ho Ho Ho.

Eisboch


My wife's church has an 'Angel Tree' in the lobby. On the tree were
'Angels' which were slips of paper with the first name and some necessary
details about a child in the area from a poor family. The slips also
included the child's 'Christmas List', a couple toys and clothing, for the
most part. There were about ninety 'Angels' on the tree for people to take.
The tree soon emptied, and now the bags with the gifts are under the tree.

My wife got such tremendous pleasure in buying those gifts. Much more, I
believe, than the pleasure in buying the gifts for our grandkids.

It's the 'spirit' of Christmas that's important and joyful. I'm probably
about as 'religious' as you are (well, maybe a tad more), and I feel the
same way about the holiday spirit.
--
John