Alrighty then, yes, the inevitable Xmas day post. Merry Xmas for all those who celebrate it for whatever reason. We could debate the origins of the religious references to this date ad infinitum as scholars and idiots have done throughout human existence or the sake of peace on Earth, let's not and simply, let's leave religion out of the discussion if only because it is, in fact, only one version of history and within religious history there are conflicting versions at that as we can see here within just one version or the many religious versions of explaination for the importance of this date:
Finally, in about 200 C.E., a Christian teacher in Egypt makes reference to the date Jesus was born. According to Clement of Alexandria, several different days had been proposed by various Christian groups. Surprising as it may seem, Clement doesn’t mention December 25 at all. Clement writes: “There are those who have determined not only the year of our Lord’s birth, but also the day; and they say that it took place in the 28th year of Augustus, and in the 25th day of [the Egyptian month] Pachon [May 20 in our calendar] … And treating of His Passion, with very great accuracy, some say that it took place in the 16th year of Tiberius, on the 25th of Phamenoth [March 21]; and others on the 25th of Pharmuthi [April 21] and others say that on the 19th of Pharmuthi [April 15] the Savior suffered. Further, others say that He was born on the 24th or 25th of Pharmuthi [April 20 or 21].”2
so as I originally suggested, let's not, m'ok?
Yes, this date, December 25th, a date that remains in infamy... wait, that's December 7th, not doubt, but this date does have it's own issues. Many cultures have claimed it and the one commonality is it is seriously close to the winter equinox and may well have been the winter equinox some millennia ago when those ancient cultures deemed it to be some sort of celebratory, even holy day. Santa Claus or Dez Moroz (Grandpa) or Jesus Christ or whomever, there's so many versions of history, people have been fighting wars to wipe out other people's beliefs forever.
Of course all this fuss about this particular date can be made moot when one explores a brief history of calendars or simply drunks too much mull wine.
Right, so what have we done. Sure doesn't seem much like there was much of that so-called Xmas spirit around this country this year... or last year for that matter. Facebook and politics and religion fueled fears and hate and the world outside my head became a quite unpleasant place to visit. Watching the James Bond series seems poignant for me at the moment as the culture pushes through another milestone of honesty as women are facing the men who abused and belittled them. It is an integral aspect of the Band series to patronize, used, abused, and literally fuck-over women all in the name of some sort of love of the female form" bullshit men have sold themselves as art and nobility for centuries (or longer).
Coincidentally, I watched some random Einstein (mathematical genius, social asshole?) presented in rambling randomness by a rather odd random fellow. As much as I relate to the female plights, I am happy I was not born a woman. I'd either be dead or locked up by now.
Maybe I am one of these. Maybe.
Eb is watching one of the many spin-offs in the Judge Wapner series of courtroom reality tv. I welcome all sorts of distractions, but the distractions need to not be the same ordinary life conflicts from which I am seeking distraction. I don't buy into the better them than me philosophy that many seem to thrive on. Watching other people fight is no better than fighting for e and I prefer not to. Maybe ou figured that out by note, if you care ad have paid attention. Anyway, he has the kitchen tied up supposedly cooking a roast of some sort. Or maybe it's a brisket. I'll either go out somewhere or empty some cans into a bowl and flash it in the microwave.
Ok, so what's up out there in your world on this fine day?
Narf :)
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