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Several years ago, in a weak moment, I taught some of my nephews the intricacies of politically correct profanity for the children of Christian parents.\u00a0 I pointed out that books of the bible can be used effectively as a substitute.\u00a0 For example:\u00a0 \u201cGenesis\u201d<\/strong> used with the proper inflection takes on a whole new meaning.\u00a0 There was added benefit of making it more difficult for Christian parents to level criticism.\u00a0 This was developed with the realization that people are born with the need to express themselves extemporaneously when circumstances require. \u00a0That is why man invented profanity in the first place. \u00a0For example when someone hits their own thumb with a hammer the use of a more colorful verbal expression actually helps ease the pain. \u00a0This can also be an effective stress relief mechanism.\u00a0 If my brothers and sisters were aware of the source of this development they were gracious to avoid blaming me.<\/p>\n

I realize that I am hardly the only one to do this.\u00a0 How many times have you heard someone say \u201csugar\u201d<\/strong> when we know darn well what they really meant?\u00a0 (Did you notice the \u201cdarn?\u201d<\/strong>)\u00a0 So I thought why not create a new, more appropriate word in honor of the season.\u00a0 I refuse to say Happy Holidays because that is obviously an attempt to de-Christianize Christmas.\u00a0 On the other hand I realize that there is a certain percentage of the population that begins to sweat profusely and suffer stomach cramps at the stress of hearing something as vulgar as \u201cMerry Christmas.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0 Clearly, something had to be done.<\/p>\n

I have decided that the word \u201cMerry\u201d<\/strong> remains politically acceptable.\u00a0 It is the word \u201cChristmas\u201d <\/strong>that is causing all the heartburn.\u00a0 When you think about it, \u201cChristmas\u201d <\/strong>is kind of a poor choice any way.\u00a0 We are not totally sure when that all started. I have yet to read any biblical passage using the word Christmas<\/strong>. In addition a lot of people say Christmas<\/strong> while deliberately ignoring the \u201cChrist\u201d<\/strong> part of the season. I mean how many times do we need to hear that \u201cpeace and love is the true meaning of Christmas\u201d<\/strong> before we acknowledge that the word itself has lost all meaning.<\/p>\n

So, I now say \u201cMerry Chris Craft.\u201d<\/strong> \u00a0If you are going to remove \u201cChrist\u201d<\/strong> from Christmas<\/strong> why not replace Him with something nice, like a boat?\u00a0 I have fond memories of seeing some pretty marvelous wood boats cruising around Lake Michigan.\u00a0 That causes me to smile, which is totally in keeping with the season.\u00a0 If someone thinks I have said \u201cMerry Christmas\u201d,<\/strong> that is fine with me.\u00a0 If they are offended, I am fully prepared to justify my politically correct holiday season verbiage. H\u00f2a b\u00ecnh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Merry Chris Craft.<\/strong><\/p>\n

TDM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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