Sad Christmas Story

The idea will not work. We would still need to keep Christmas and Easter so
that we can celebrate the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

"Phil Wheeler" wrote in message
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Florian wrote:
I should add, the solstice does have a spiritual significance to us,
even though there is nothing religious about it.



There is nothing spiritual about it to me. But i do sort of like noting
the moment the sun reverses its course. The summer (June) solstice is
almost more significant to me since i live in the north American desert
and it's pretty darn hot then. My plan, if i was in charge, would be to
do away with all holidays and give everyone 5 extra vacation days a year
to use as they please!


Ironically, my wife said exactly that last night. Might be a problem for
businesses to deal with, though.

Phil

wrote:
Hmmm, OK. What about those of us who dance under the
Full Moon in our Jockey shorts hoping for a month of clear
skies?

Ah, you go to the same church I do. There aren't that many members --
surprised I don't remember seeing you there.

Davoud

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usenet *at* davidillig dawt com

Say "I" not "we"; you can speak only for yourself. And of course "you"
could choose those as two of your five holidays.

Works for "me".

Mij Adyaw wrote:
The idea will not work. We would still need to keep Christmas and Easter so
that we can celebrate the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

"Phil Wheeler" wrote in message
...

Florian wrote:

I should add, the solstice does have a spiritual significance to us,
even though there is nothing religious about it.



There is nothing spiritual about it to me. But i do sort of like noting
the moment the sun reverses its course. The summer (June) solstice is
almost more significant to me since i live in the north American desert
and it's pretty darn hot then. My plan, if i was in charge, would be to
do away with all holidays and give everyone 5 extra vacation days a year
to use as they please!


Ironically, my wife said exactly that last night. Might be a problem for
businesses to deal with, though.

Phil

Florian:
My plan, if i was in charge, would be to do away with all
holidays and give everyone 5 extra vacation days a year
to use as they please!

I think you would find it difficult to be "in charge" while swinging
from a rope.

How would you propose to operate essential services such a banks and
the USPS if there were no scheduled holiday but 80% of workers didn't
show up on 1/1, 7/4, 12/25, and other days? Are you aware that much of
the non-Christian world also scales back all activity that requires
international coordination on 12/25?

How would you explain to the families of those who have made the
ultimate sacrifice for their country that "we will no longer honour
your loss as a unified, grateful nation, but you're welcome to take the
day off if you like." Ditto those who came back, but who are forever
changed by the experience. Sorry, no day to honour your terrible
sacrifice. Retired and can't even take the day off? Too bad!

I am /not/ going to discuss the likely fate of someone who tried to
abolish Columbus Day, as I don't want to be responsible for you waking
up screaming from your nightmares.

Davoud

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usenet *at* davidillig dawt com

Mij Adyaw wrote:
The idea will not work. We would still need to keep Christmas and Easter so
that we can celebrate the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Yawn

Davoud wrote:
wrote:

Hmmm, OK. What about those of us who dance under the
Full Moon in our Jockey shorts hoping for a month of clear
skies?


Ah, you go to the same church I do. There aren't that many members --

Oh! You do keep your shirts on don't you?
:-)

Shawn

Ironically, my wife said exactly that last night. Might be a problem
for businesses to deal with, though.

I'd think it would be easier for businesses if everyone spread their time off around.

-Florian

The idea will not work. We would still need to keep Christmas and Easter so
that we can celebrate the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

It works fine. You'd just take those days off as two of your new floating
holidays. I would most likely choose other days off.

-Florian

I am /not/ going to discuss the likely fate of someone who tried to
abolish Columbus Day, as I don't want to be responsible for you waking
up screaming from your nightmares.

Columbus Day isn't a holiday for the company i work for so i'm not sure what you're talking about here. I work for a daily newspaper so we have to staff ALL the holidays anyway with scaled back crews and early deadlines. Holidays, to me, are silly.

-Florian

I think you would find it difficult to be "in charge" while swinging
from a rope.

Ok, if i'd be lynched for such a change i'll revise my suggestion to say
that _I_ will gladly give up the 6 official scheduled holidays my company
gives me off each year in exchange for 5 or 6 additional floating holidays
to use as i please.

-Florian