Apparently my ancient ancestors, who lived in far northern regions, brought evergreen boughs into their homes during the cold, dark days of winter. These ancestors were not Christian.
But to them, the evergreen tree represented everlasting life, and reminded them that spring, and rebirth would come again, just as they believed life after death also comes.

If Christians said, the shorten phrase for 'Christ's Mass' is now being used to sell too many non religious commercial products,
because it is exploitation of the name "Christ",
that i could understand. But if Christians dont mind references to 'Christmas' for whatever purpose, why should anyone else?

[ December 03, 2005, 01:10 AM: Message edited by: norma ]