White House Christmas Card

[Snow4JC]

Greetings~

Pres. Bush may call the tree in front of the White House, a Chritmas tree.

However his Christmas card, says "Happy Holidays!"

Just another way to delete Christ Jesus.

Snow4JC

[Gerioke]

Jesus cannot be deleted. He is God.

[O'Dannyboy]

Thats why I don't like politicians. They are just lawyers with a degree in lying. Say this and do that is a way of life for them. I still think Bush was a better choice than Kerry.

[RustyAngeL]

Greetings~

Pres. Bush may call the tree in front of the White House, a Chritmas tree.

However his Christmas card, says "Happy Holidays!"

Just another way to delete Christ Jesus.

Snow4J

Please get real. President Bush is a man of faith, and wants to include all people. I would think that is what any president would do. Gerokie is right, you cannot delete Jesus from Christmas, He is God. Excellent Gerokie!

[Ovedya]

Oh come on...

"THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Welcome to the Christmas Pageant of Peace. Laura and I are so honored to join you all. The lighting of the National Christmas tree is one of the great traditions in our Nation's Capital. Each year, we gather here to celebrate the season of hope and joy -- and to remember the story of one humble life that lifted the sights of humanity.

Crowds on the Ellipse watch the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, attended by President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, Thursday evening, Dec. 1, 2005, during the Pageant of Peace. White House photo by Paul Morse Santa, thanks for coming. (Laughter.) Glad you made it. I know you've got a lot of commitments this time of year. By the way, we have a lot of chimneys at the White House -- (laughter) -- if you're looking for something to do. I appreciate all our entertainers. Thanks for being here. This is a fantastic evening.

I want to thank Peter Nostrand, who is the Chairman of the Christmasageant of Peace, and John Betchkal, all the members of the board. I appreciate Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton, other members of my Cabinet who are here. I appreciate the members of Congress who have come.

I particularly want to give a special thanks to the National Parks Service Director Fran Mainella and all the good folks who work for the National Parks Service. (Applause.) Reverend Martin, thank you very much as well.

Christmas is a time to rejoice, and to give thanks for the blessings of the season and for the blessings that surround us every day of the year. We also remember that we have a responsibility to help those in need. America is a compassionate and generous land. And acts of kindness toward others fulfill the spirit of the season.

As we approach Christmas in this time of war, we pray for freedom, and justice, and peace on Earth. In his Christmas Eve address to the nation in 1941, Franklin Roosevelt said that "Against enemies who preach the principles of hate and practice them, we set our faith in human love, and in God's care for us and all men everywhere." We ask for God to watch over our men and women in uniform who are serving overseas.Their families miss them -- hold a seat open for them -- and pray for their safe return. America's military men and women stand for freedom -- and they serve the cause of peace. Many of them are serving in distant lands tonight, but they are close to our hearts.

As an expression of our hope for peace and happiness in this Christmas season, we light the national Christmas tree. Jackie, Melissa, and Jenna Kantor of Bethesda are with us here. They started "Project Backpack," to help give children displaced by Hurricane Katrina new backpacks filled with books, and toys and school supplies. These girls are an example of the compassion that is found in the hearts and souls of Americans everywhere, and they have shown how much good can be done when we reach out to help a neighbor in need. And so Laura and I now invite them to join us to turn on the lights.

And would you help turn on these lights, as well, by counting down. Five ... Four ... Three ... Two ... One. (Applause.)

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush join holiday entertainers Thursday evening, Dec. 1, 2005, on stage during the Pageant of Peace and lighting of the National Christmas Tree festivities on the Ellipse in Washington. White House photo by Paul Morse END 5:59 P.M. EST "

Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/20...20051201-7.html

I counted 8 references to Christmas, and 2 references to God. Where in this speech did our President replace "Christmas" with "holiday"?

[Ovedya]

Also from: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/20...20051130-5.html

Q Mrs. Bush -- on holiday tree versus Christmas tree? You have no problem calling this a Christmas tree?

MRS. BUSH: Well, no, not really. At this season we know that Americans celebrate the season in a lot of different ways. We'll have a Hanukkah party, Hanukkah reception here at the White House later during the month. But I think we've always called this the White House Christmas tree. And I think it's particularly beautiful this year with the lilies on it.

[Gerioke]

Are christians trying to outlaw the word "holiday"?

[RustyAngeL]

Are christians trying to outlaw the word "holiday"?

Kinda makes you wonder doesn't?

[ted]

Maybe we can figure out something really important to note about Bush, like.....

How he ties his shoes with the laces left over right.

Then half the country can drop his poll numbers again by enlightening us on why it's morally correct to tie them right over left.

Or maybe how it's better to have shoes without laces so we don't decimate the shoe lace trees in the Southwest?

t.

[Snow4JC]

Greetings~

Pres. Bush may call the tree in front of the White House, a Chritmas tree.

However his Christmas card, says "Happy Holidays!"

Just another way to delete Christ Jesus.

Snow4J

Please get real. President Bush is a man of faith, and wants to include all people. I would think that is what any president would do. Gerokie is right, you cannot delete Jesus from Christmas, He is God. Excellent Gerokie!

Please get real --- I spoke the truth about the White House Christmas card. I saw a news report on this topic. So I chose to share it with you. The reporter was the one who was amazed at the Pres., leaving the word "Christmas" out of the White house card.

I was not trying to delete Jesus from Christmas. He is the Son of God.

Maybe you should make sure your eyeglasses are clean, before you read another post of mine.

Snow