tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post6683725502437486331..comments2024-03-25T10:28:53.317-05:00Comments on Baking in a Tornado: Celebration Appreciation: Secret Subject SwapKaren BakingInATornadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-40506076963315675852021-12-12T11:25:48.337-06:002021-12-12T11:25:48.337-06:00A lot of how those who are different from the majo...A lot of how those who are different from the majority are treated has to do with where we live. The south and the midwest are (in genreral, but certainly not every single person) far less accepting and far more fearful of any beliefs that don't reflect their own. Sorry, it's just a fact.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-27343138424634501102021-12-12T10:15:16.669-06:002021-12-12T10:15:16.669-06:00I just don't understand the way people think t...I just don't understand the way people think these days. It makes me so sad, learning about how other people celebrate the same holidays is about acceptance and education. The more I learn the better person I become. I find that I look for things that you've taught me in my everyday life. It's sad that I don't see it nearly enough. I love that you used it as a teaching tool for the kids. We had two Jewish children in our class (cousins). There was never any explanation, they were just always left out and it broke my heart even then. It was so sad, they would make them sit at their desks in the midst of a party and not participate. How cruel is that!Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797951607214342467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-63695641746082413512021-12-12T09:19:12.722-06:002021-12-12T09:19:12.722-06:00I just don't get what makes people so upset ab...I just don't get what makes people so upset about saying "happy holidays," I really dont.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-86721840528742417312021-12-12T09:03:07.711-06:002021-12-12T09:03:07.711-06:00I say "Happy Holidays". My dad gets upse...I say "Happy Holidays". My dad gets upset about this but I don't care. Thanks for sharing some inciteful things about your background.Trin Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649273594176899623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-79458289307303760612021-12-11T14:42:22.942-06:002021-12-11T14:42:22.942-06:00Thank you, Jo-Anne.Thank you, Jo-Anne.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-4802629966995545302021-12-11T14:15:43.471-06:002021-12-11T14:15:43.471-06:00Here, here, well said Here, here, well said Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-76722109387600005842021-12-10T17:00:28.617-06:002021-12-10T17:00:28.617-06:00Exactly. And happy almost Beethoven's Birthday...Exactly. And happy almost Beethoven's Birthday.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-76659375494162730142021-12-10T16:59:31.324-06:002021-12-10T16:59:31.324-06:00Perfect!Perfect!Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-58091236517691218632021-12-10T16:51:04.029-06:002021-12-10T16:51:04.029-06:00Happy Holidays to you, too. Since December has lo...Happy Holidays to you, too. Since December has lots of wonderful days to celebrate, including Beethoven's Birthday (Dec. 16), it seems logical to me to use that greeting. After all, "holiday" is a mash-up of "holy day," and that can be any day that is holy to the person being greeted and the greeter alike.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-74694896718154278992021-12-10T16:03:14.933-06:002021-12-10T16:03:14.933-06:00When I worked at a mall customer service desk I so...When I worked at a mall customer service desk I sold a lot of gift cards in December. I gathered that the vast majority were to be given as Christmas presents, but a good handful were not. Instead of offering a "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" to the buyers, I just started telling them to have a good day. Who doesn't need a good day at this time of year?Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-3247740965040350662021-12-10T12:40:59.638-06:002021-12-10T12:40:59.638-06:00I was recently on an online chat with an Amazon re...I was recently on an online chat with an Amazon rep and while he was looking into resolving my issues, he was going on and on about it being Christmas time, the most wonderful time of the year . . . so I guess Amazon doesn't tell their reps to stay away from anything religious.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-87604649335849641822021-12-10T12:25:27.752-06:002021-12-10T12:25:27.752-06:00I love how your Mom (and later you) gave the kids ...I love how your Mom (and later you) gave the kids the best of both worlds - because what's not to love? Two (or more) kinds of celebrations, festivities, games and foods! Being exposed to different customs helps broadening people's horizons. <br />Too bad that some are so narrow-minded. Does it hurt anyone to say "happy Holidays", especially in retail where pretty much everything is an empty phrase anyway?Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06945984135731336978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-16624120779653229692021-12-10T11:03:23.847-06:002021-12-10T11:03:23.847-06:00I'm in the same position as you, Jewish but wi...I'm in the same position as you, Jewish but with not a Jewish last name and yes, it's been interesting.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-84711488666458869752021-12-10T11:00:31.553-06:002021-12-10T11:00:31.553-06:00Beautiful and thoughtful post, Karen. I had inter...Beautiful and thoughtful post, Karen. I had interesting experiences both growing up in New York City and then living, later on, in the Midwest, which ranged all over the spectrum of understanding. For me, because I'm intermarried and my last name isn't "Jewish", sometimes I get to see things that would be hidden from me if people knew I was Jewish. It's been an experience, to say the least. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-47849243402216309242021-12-10T09:49:40.809-06:002021-12-10T09:49:40.809-06:00A richer life requires introspection, living a lif...A richer life requires introspection, living a life where we don't just say what we believe, but live it. I know you do.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-69500347097886472582021-12-10T09:48:00.035-06:002021-12-10T09:48:00.035-06:00I figured you were one of those families, your ope...I figured you were one of those families, your open heart shows.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-618499339275843272021-12-10T09:32:21.330-06:002021-12-10T09:32:21.330-06:00For a richer life...For a richer life...Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-23534171141082191082021-12-10T09:31:23.977-06:002021-12-10T09:31:23.977-06:00Beautifully put, Karen! I love the analogy that re...Beautifully put, Karen! I love the analogy that religion is a blanket, not a sword. I couldn't agree more! We have always been THAT family who goes to everyone else's celebrations. And our lives have been so much richer for it! And Happy Holidays to you!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.com