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Removes hat and pays homage to Mr. Ed
-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Holly Marie Bethune
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 11:58 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Holidays
Might we consider moving on - I believe this horse is dead!
Holly Marie
Quoting Indigo Nights <[log in to unmask]>:
> This list sometimes reminds me of watching a bunch of
> cats in repose. One eye open, waiting for
> someone--anyone--to cross the imaginary line, and then
> whack with little or no regard for the feelings of
> other members of the group. A simple request for "how
> does your museum" blah blah blah has gotten twisted
> upside down, and inside out, with some of you swatting
> at others.
>
> So let's back up at a tad, and look at the word
> "holiday". If you wish someone "Happy Holidays," what
> are you really saying:
>
> holiday
> O.E. haligdæg, from halig "holy" + dæg "day;" in 14c.
> meaning both "religious festival" and "day of
> recreation," but pronunciation and sense diverged 16c.
>
>
> From http://www.etymonline.com/
>
> So if you wish someone "Happy Holidays," you're really
> wishing them a happy holy day, which ties to religion
> of some sort and may just as well annoy someone who
> doesn't adhere to that flavor of religion.
>
> If you want to embrace diversity and be sensitive to
> the feelings and festivals of others, try this one:
>
> http://www.earthcalendar.net/index.php
>
> It seems every day is somebody's day of celebration.
>
> My favorite observance is payday!
>
>
>
> Indigo Nights
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