I know I'm going to be bugging you for a while about the two fundraisers we will be having for Telemiracle 37. Our first event will be in North Battleford at Zion Lutheran Church Jan. 27. We will be presenting an afternoon of gospel music. More details to follow.
We will also be hosting a fundraiser in Maymont at the Maymont Memorial Hall Feb. 16. Anyone who joined us for our Legends and enjoyed Dan McConnell, our Waylon singer, can see him again for an evening of dancing and entertainment as he and his band will be entertaining that evening. More info on that event will come out in January. Watch for the news in the paper and for posters.
This will be a big event for us. Anyone who can't attend and would like to make a cash donation or a donation for the silent auction we will be having at the February fundraiser, please contact Carol or Mel at 389-2440. If no one is home, please leave a message. For anyone making a $10 or greater donation who would like a receipt, one can be issued.
Holidays will soon be here. Remember if anyone wishes you Happy Holidays, wish them back Merry Christmas.
Christmas is Old English, meaning Christ's Mass, an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely observed holiday, celebrated generally Dec. 25 by billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it closes the advent season and initiates the 12 days of Christmastide. Christmas is a civil holiday in many of the world's nations, celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians and is an integral part of the Christmas and holiday season.
Some places have stopped employees from saying "Merry Christmas" to guests and customers because it can offend people. Well, I just don't get it. I think they just don't understand what "Merry Christmas" really means. I hope this clears it up for everyone because there is no way in the world it can be offensive. "Merry Christmas" is what people say to share the Christmas spirit. People want to share and spread the happiness of the Christmas holiday to everyone they meet and see. Unfortunately some people have stated that they are offended when people say "Merry Christmas" to them. I think they just don't understand.
If you are offended, I am sorry but here's what I'd like to wish you. Merry Christmas: I wish you good health, I wish you good cheer. Merry Christmas: I hope you are warm, I hope you have food to eat. Merry Christmas to all, no matter your colour, no matter your religion, no matter your age, Merry Christmas, everyone.
I hope this helps everyone to understand why "Merry Christmas" is the right thing to say at Christmas time, regardless of your personal and religious beliefs. You don't have to say it and you don't have to respond when you hear it, but there is nothing to be offended about at all.
Merry Christmas greetings from the mayor, Denise Bernier, and councillors Joeleen Milman, Carol Deagnon, Brian Ducharme and Leonard Voegeli. And all the best in 2013.
