John and I were talking about the true meaning of Christmas this afternoon, and he shared with me this quote: Jeremiah 10:2-4
2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. 3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. 4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.I guess that's what's called being against it before being was for it, eh Ratzinger? For those of you who are interested in the history of the reason for the season, I recommend this documentary from the History channel. Hat tips to RD.net and WEIT. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a...