How to Protest Christmas at Work
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jaybird0827
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
Avoid, ignore, keep busy. If somebody says "Merry Christmas" say "enjoy your holiday." with a slight emphasis on your. If somebody really pushes it, you might get an opportunity.
LadyFlynt
Inactive User
There is nothing to protest...
The boss is Beachy and gives his workers the day off as it is a religious holy day for them (though they bann the tree and decor...they have service that is required attendance). So for the boss to attend to his religious duties, he pays his workers (all two of them) to stay home
The boss is Beachy and gives his workers the day off as it is a religious holy day for them (though they bann the tree and decor...they have service that is required attendance). So for the boss to attend to his religious duties, he pays his workers (all two of them) to stay home
Kevin
Puritan Board Doctor
Here are a few ideas I came up with...
10)Wear grinch costume to office (be sure NOT to purchase from halloween store)
9) Refuse to allow Cratchitt any extra coal for office stove.
8) say "go stuff your turkey, pagan boy!" to any client who wishes you a merry Christmas.
7) get can that looks like mixed nuts only has fake snake inside to give to any carolers who stop by.
6) "Kwanza Cards for everybody!"
5) suggest that company send out xxxmas cards this year!
4) threaten co-workers with 'aunt Nellie's famous fruitcake' if they play "Frosty the Snowman" over office PA system one more time.
3) Say; "stay at home with the family and reminise about the 'good ol days' when pagans like you were burned at the stake." when asked if you have any special plans for the holidays.
2) Visit orphanage dressed in santa suit and then yell "CHRISTMAS IS A ROMANO-PAGAN FESTIVAL" at the kids before giving them an (unwrapped) copy of the WCF.
And the number one way to protest Christmas this year is....
Say " I'm jewish" to anyone who wishes you "Merry Christmas".
caddy
Puritan Board Senior
Here are a few ideas I came up with...
10)Wear grinch costume to office (be sure NOT to purchase from halloween store)
9) Refuse to allow Cratchitt any extra coal for office stove.
8) say "go stuff your turkey, pagan boy!" to any client who wishes you a merry Christmas.
7) get can that looks like mixed nuts only has fake snake inside to give to any carolers who stop by.
6) "Kwanza Cards for everybody!"
5) suggest that company send out xxxmas cards this year!
4) threaten co-workers with 'aunt Nellie's famous fruitcake' if they play "Frosty the Snowman" over office PA system one more time.
3) Say; "stay at home with the family and reminise about the 'good ol days' when pagans like you were burned at the stake." when asked if you have any special plans for the holidays.
2) Visit orphanage dressed in santa suit and then yell "CHRISTMAS IS A ROMANO-PAGAN FESTIVAL" at the kids before giving them an (unwrapped) copy of the WCF.
And the number one way to protest Christmas this year is....
Say " I'm jewish" to anyone who wishes you "Merry Christmas".
jaybird0827
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
There is nothing to protest...
The boss is Beachy and gives his workers the day off as it is a religious holy day for them (though they bann the tree and decor...they have service that is required attendance). So for the boss to attend to his religious duties, he pays his workers (all two of them) to stay home
I know the author of this thread. He may be working on the 25th due to the profession that he's in.
Which reminds me. In situations where I take my turn in an on-call rota, I usually offer to do it that week since it can be a workday for me.
Theoretical
Puritan Board Professor
Here are a few ideas I came up with...
10)Wear grinch costume to office (be sure NOT to purchase from halloween store)
9) Refuse to allow Cratchitt any extra coal for office stove.
8) say "go stuff your turkey, pagan boy!" to any client who wishes you a merry Christmas.
7) get can that looks like mixed nuts only has fake snake inside to give to any carolers who stop by.
6) "Kwanza Cards for everybody!"
5) suggest that company send out xxxmas cards this year!
4) threaten co-workers with 'aunt Nellie's famous fruitcake' if they play "Frosty the Snowman" over office PA system one more time.
3) Say; "stay at home with the family and reminise about the 'good ol days' when pagans like you were burned at the stake." when asked if you have any special plans for the holidays.
2) Visit orphanage dressed in santa suit and then yell "CHRISTMAS IS A ROMANO-PAGAN FESTIVAL" at the kids before giving them an (unwrapped) copy of the WCF.
And the number one way to protest Christmas this year is....
Say " I'm jewish" to anyone who wishes you "Merry Christmas".
Blueridge Believer
Puritan Board Professor
I'm going to Christ-mass at the local Catholic church and light candles while wearing a scarlet robe with half a grapefruit on my head and thank them for giving us this joyous occasion!
BobVigneault
Bawberator
I feel sorry for the heathens when they encounter the 'big R' Reformed. Three fourths of the church are trying to get them to acknowledge the 'reason for the season' and 'keep Christ in Christmas' and then we show up. We tell them we don't want any part of their pagan festival, we light a cigar and down a half tumbler of 12 year old scotch. They are so confused regarding what we christians want. They can't be expected to track what the whole visible church is doing. 
caddy
Puritan Board Senior
How true this is....
I feel sorry for the heathens when they encounter the 'big R' Reformed. Three fourths of the church are trying to get them to acknowledge the 'reason for the season' and 'keep Christ in Christmas' and then we show up. We tell them we don't want any part of their pagan festival, we light a cigar and down a half tumbler of 12 year old scotch. They are so confused regarding what we christians want. They can't be expected to track what the whole visible church is doing.
Blueridge Believer
Puritan Board Professor
James,
What's the significance of the half of grapefruit?
Why not come over to Draper's Valley, and commune with the people of God on Christmas Eve, which, in God's providence, falls on the Lord's Day this year.
Okay, I am too in love with these emoticons.
That's so I can look like the Pope!
VirginiaHuguenot
Puritanboard Librarian
Every year I wear my "You're a mean one Mr. Grinch" tie to work to mark the festivities. 
Catechist
Puritan Board Freshman
Andrew, I like the new avatar, you and Jessica are looking good having not seen you for some time. Guess I'll have to get me an ole' Grinch tie while frowning upon the upcoming popish/pagan ceremonies.
Jay, thanks for opportunity tip, I'm be sure to take it if available.
Jay, thanks for opportunity tip, I'm be sure to take it if available.
rjlynam
Puritan Board Sophomore
I feel sorry for the heathens when they encounter the 'big R' Reformed. Three fourths of the church are trying to get them to acknowledge the 'reason for the season' and 'keep Christ in Christmas' and then we show up. We tell them we don't want any part of their pagan festival, we light a cigar and down a half tumbler of 12 year old scotch. They are so confused regarding what we christians want. They can't be expected to track what the whole visible church is doing.
And we espouse the "we should celebrate our Savior's advent everyday". Do we? Let's be honest here. I'm not saying I agree with any of the pagan aspects of Christmas, but shouldn't we use the opportunity to be a witness to those may not have "arrived", so to speak? I wonder why we get all balled up in our shorts over such things.
Every time somebody says Merry Christmas to me, I'll smile as they walk by as if I appreciate the comment. I will then jump them from behind, put them in a blood choke and knock them unconscious. I'll then take out my indellible black marker and write all over their face:
"POPE LOVER!!"
I ask myself all the time: WWUPD - What Would an Unbalanced Presbyterian Do?
"POPE LOVER!!"
I ask myself all the time: WWUPD - What Would an Unbalanced Presbyterian Do?
BobVigneault
Bawberator
It's time to insert the chorus from Steve Taylor's song "Smug":
VirginiaHuguenot
Puritanboard Librarian
Thanks Kevin! It's good to see you on the board brother!
As a reminder as to who this thread is directed to:
kvanlaan
Puritan Board Doctor
Over here we still celebrate it - it is simply too critical a witnessing tool and so many are searching at that time of year. It is a new celebration to the locals and the commercialization of the season is already hitting disturbing levels here.
Count me in with the papist heretics for now...
Count me in with the papist heretics for now...
Kevin
Puritan Board Doctor
Every time somebody says Merry Christmas to me, I'll smile as they walk by as if I appreciate the comment. I will then jump them from behind, put them in a blood choke and knock them unconscious. I'll then take out my indellible black marker and write all over their face:
"POPE LOVER!!"
I ask myself all the time: WWUPD - What Would an Unbalanced Presbyterian Do?[/QUOTE
I like it!
Blueridge Believer
Puritan Board Professor
James,
What's the significance of the half of grapefruit?
Why not come over to Draper's Valley, and commune with the people of God on Christmas Eve, which, in God's providence, falls on the Lord's Day this year.
Okay, I am too in love with these emoticons.
If God permits, I will be there brother!!! Without the half a grapefruit on my head. You gonna get me a present???
LadyFlynt
Inactive User
Because if it were your choice you would be working and can't afford the lost day of wages against your will. The boss is paying for the inconvenience.
Why not instead of protesting against it completely, use it as a time to volunteer your time and resources to help those less fortunate? (as is the calling of Christians anyway)
if you don't agree with the tree and gift giving to your own family, why not go to a soup kitchen and give of your time, or give a gift to those who don't have things you do?
Isn't that what God did for us, gave to us something we needed but didn't have, and could never get without His help?
Instead of judging those who don't hold your view, be the example to them by your actions. Live your faith, instead.
Instead of giving snide remarks if they ask you what you'll be doing (which is certainly NOT Christ-like), you could let them know, well, as a family we don't celebrate the day by giving gifts to each other, but we will be giving of our time to these things...as Christ calls us to help the poor among us.
if you don't agree with the tree and gift giving to your own family, why not go to a soup kitchen and give of your time, or give a gift to those who don't have things you do?
Isn't that what God did for us, gave to us something we needed but didn't have, and could never get without His help?
Instead of judging those who don't hold your view, be the example to them by your actions. Live your faith, instead.
Instead of giving snide remarks if they ask you what you'll be doing (which is certainly NOT Christ-like), you could let them know, well, as a family we don't celebrate the day by giving gifts to each other, but we will be giving of our time to these things...as Christ calls us to help the poor among us.
BobVigneault
Bawberator
Hey you guys, let's remember to apply the proper hermeneutic to this thread. I'm relatively certain that 99% of this thread is meant to be tongue in cheek. IT'S FUNNY! So have some fun with it.
A very small minority, taking advantage of 'internet bravado', are showing us their bluster and talking tough but they will conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel in real life.
Most of our brothers and sisters on the board will follow BJ's excellent advice because that's how we are in real life. That is the working out of good doctrine.
But watch those hairy triggers everyone. Don't be afraid to laugh and have some fun.
A very small minority, taking advantage of 'internet bravado', are showing us their bluster and talking tough but they will conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel in real life.
Most of our brothers and sisters on the board will follow BJ's excellent advice because that's how we are in real life. That is the working out of good doctrine.
But watch those hairy triggers everyone. Don't be afraid to laugh and have some fun.
In the Life of John Murray the following incident is retold by Norman Shepherd:
On one occasion several of us were standing with Professor Murray by the bulletin board in Machen Hall in which at that time virtually the whole seminary, exclusive of the library were housed. As we talked informally, a mother and her four- or five-year-old son came up to us. It was the Spring of the year, and the boy had carefully decorated an Easter egg for Professor Murray and now wanted to make the presentation. We watched as the good man accepted the gift with hearty thanks, reinforced with a hug for the child. Pharisees that we were, as soon as mother and child were out of ear-shot, we pounced on the teacher (in a nice way, of course). How could one who was opposed to the observance of religious holiday accept the gift of an Easter egg? Was this not compromise with principle? His answer: 'Receive all things with thanksgiving, asking no questions for conscience for conscience sake.' He walked away with the egg, leaving us devastated and properly rebuked. Iain H. Murray, Life of John Murray, Works 3, p. 102.
That said, if I may drop the other shoe. Maybe I got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and left my sense of humor snoozing, but I do not find the humor of this thread void of offense; it has really gone to ridicule in my opinion. Are we unhinged Presbyterians, those of us who've struggled with this, simply because we consider such a question worth asking and taking seriously?
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