halloween?
Sep 13th 2006, 5:52 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
we obviously are so at cross purposes here it's better to leave it 
(I know hobby lobby is a christian store)
(I know hobby lobby is a christian store)
I've shopped in Hobby Lobby many times (in SD) and had no idea that they were a christian store. Oddly enough I don't recall ever seeing anything in there that would have lead me to believe they were. It just looks like a regular craft store (they're absolutely huge too with tons and tons of stock and selection, really nice).
Sep 13th 2006, 6:17 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by blaze
I've shopped in Hobby Lobby many times (in SD) and had no idea that they were a christian store. Oddly enough I don't recall ever seeing anything in there that would have lead me to believe they were. It just looks like a regular craft store (they're absolutely huge too with tons and tons of stock and selection, really nice).
so you are apparently lucky to have one
Sep 13th 2006, 6:23 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by blaze
You don't have a Michaels or Joanne's (mostly fabrics but do lots of other stuff too) something like that?
but am always on the lookout for something different and nice.I so miss xmas stores, nearest decent one here is about 3 and a half hours away and it's not very big.
hubby now is pleased as when we lived in VA he wouldn't go anywhere where he knew there was one as I ended up spending loads of money and all day in one!
Sep 13th 2006, 6:32 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
Not sure where they stand on pagan stuff like halloween though.
I think that people (me included) forgot the true meaning of halloween, to me it is just a little fun for kids. However I do celebrate christmas for its true meaning, the birth if Jesus.
Ash
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Sep 13th 2006, 6:35 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
I keep mentioning michaels but no she now only likes Hobby lobby so you are apparently lucky to have one
so you are apparently lucky to have one Ash
Sep 13th 2006, 6:46 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
yes, I nearly live in the store! But hobby lobby sounds nicer but am always on the lookout for something different and nice.
I so miss xmas stores, nearest decent one here is about 3 and a half hours away and it's not very big.
hubby now is pleased as when we lived in VA he wouldn't go anywhere where he knew there was one as I ended up spending loads of money and all day in one!
but am always on the lookout for something different and nice.I so miss xmas stores, nearest decent one here is about 3 and a half hours away and it's not very big.
hubby now is pleased as when we lived in VA he wouldn't go anywhere where he knew there was one as I ended up spending loads of money and all day in one!
Hobby Lobby is cheaper I think. My wife usually goes to Michaels for her art supplies, becuase they have better quality stuff.
Maybe my local HL is more overtly christian since its in the heart of Texas?
Sep 13th 2006, 6:46 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by Ash UK/US
I think that people (me included) forgot the true meaning of halloween, to me it is just a little fun for kids. However I do celebrate christmas for its true meaning, the birth if Jesus.
Ash
for other holidays religious or otherwise I'm interested in the meaning behind etc and not offended by anything.
so why can't people on the tv, shops etc say merry christmas & happy hanukkah?
one major big thing here I hate is that.
Sep 13th 2006, 6:48 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
Maybe my local HL is more overtly christian since its in the heart of Texas?
but would have thought all stores carried the same thing? FMI what do they sell that is overtly christian?maybe it's me but I wouldn't class nativity scenes etc as christian just xmas.
Sep 13th 2006, 6:49 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
Me too, in the UK it's not offensive to anyone to see the nativity scene don't know what it is here, that in schools' it seems you can't mention it or in some of the stores.
for other holidays religious or otherwise I'm interested in the meaning behind etc and not offended by anything.
so why can't people on the tv, shops etc say merry christmas & happy hanukkah?
one major big thing here I hate is that.
for other holidays religious or otherwise I'm interested in the meaning behind etc and not offended by anything.
so why can't people on the tv, shops etc say merry christmas & happy hanukkah?
one major big thing here I hate is that.
Poeple should have thicker skins. People should be free to celebrate their religion (or not) without problems. If you're in a predominatly christian country, expect to see christian celebrations. Simple, isnt it
Sep 13th 2006, 6:50 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
Poeple should have thicker skins. People should be free to celebrate their religion (or not) without problems. If you're in a predominatly christian country, expect to see christian celebrations. Simple, isnt it
Sep 13th 2006, 6:52 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
don't know but would have thought all stores carried the same thing? FMI what do they sell that is overtly christian?
maybe it's me but I wouldn't class nativity scenes etc as christian just xmas.
but would have thought all stores carried the same thing? FMI what do they sell that is overtly christian?maybe it's me but I wouldn't class nativity scenes etc as christian just xmas.
Sep 13th 2006, 6:54 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by Chorlton
They have lots of crucifix adorned items, sticker sheets for kids full of "jesus loves me" phrases, christian themed games, etc. This is year-round.
Sep 13th 2006, 6:58 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
Me too, in the UK it's not offensive to anyone to see the nativity scene don't know what it is here, that in schools' it seems you can't mention it or in some of the stores.
for other holidays religious or otherwise I'm interested in the meaning behind etc and not offended by anything.
so why can't people on the tv, shops etc say merry christmas & happy hanukkah?
one major big thing here I hate is that.
for other holidays religious or otherwise I'm interested in the meaning behind etc and not offended by anything.
so why can't people on the tv, shops etc say merry christmas & happy hanukkah?
one major big thing here I hate is that.
I am not jewish, would I be offended if someone wished me happy hanukkah? no, infact I would be pleased that someone took the time to include me in their celebration. Same with kwansa [sp?]. Not sure why people are so hyped about being wished well at Christmas.
Wasn't the orignal meaning of holiday- Holy day?
Ash
Sep 13th 2006, 7:21 pm
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Re: halloween?
Originally Posted by Ash UK/US
Wasn't the orignal meaning of holiday- Holy day?
Ash
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Sep 13th 2006, 7:38 pm
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Originally Posted by irnbru4u
I didn't know that gosh you learn something here everyday
Ash