That’s what happens when religions hold their major festivals according to the lunar cycle … occasionally they coincide …hopefully the observant ones are able to book their religious holidays off and the rest of us, like my OH, don’t mind working on Easter or any other Sunday … he’s booked some time off later in the month to visit his mum for her birthday. 😊
I've never been able to work out the logic of Christmas Day being a fixed date as nobody knows when Jesus was born, but having a constantly changing date for his crucifixion which would seem to be more capable of dating accurately. Presumably the change is based on the date of a previous pagan festival which is ironic if true.
The Hindu god Mithras was born on December 25th to a virgin mother, and was described as 'the Way,' 'the Truth,' 'the Light,' 'the Life,' 'the Word,' 'the Son of God,' 'the Good Shepherd.' He is also depicted carrying a lamb on his shoulders, and had 12 disciples. Obviously plagiarism.
I have new neighbours - seem very pleasant BUT they sit outside smoking - right next to my patio and now here comes the bank holiday barbecue. I've had to come in - time for some piano.
I read that Jesus was born in July, apparently worked out from the location of the north star,and 25th December was picked from the pagan winter festival. When I was nursing,I was annoyed Christmas wasn't a bank holiday....so no double pay
I have new neighbours - seem very pleasant BUT they sit outside smoking - right next to my patio and now here comes the bank holiday barbecue. I've had to come in - time for some piano.
They could do a lot worse than sitting in their garden having a cigarette surely ? I'd be thankful if that is all they do
I read that Jesus was born in July, apparently worked out from the location of the north star,and 25th December was picked from the pagan winter festival. When I was nursing,I was annoyed Christmas wasn't a bank holiday....so no double pay
Bloody hell, Nanny, how old are you? Christmas Day has been a bank holiday in England since 1834 and Boxing Day since 1871. Admittedly in Scotland the corresponding years are 1958 and 1974.
Supermarkets have to shut on easter sunday. No " time and a half " for me when I'm back at work. Can't upset the christians by having supermarkets open on easter sunday
I have new neighbours - seem very pleasant BUT they sit outside smoking - right next to my patio and now here comes the bank holiday barbecue. I've had to come in - time for some piano.
They could do a lot worse than sitting in their garden having a cigarette surely ? I'd be thankful if that is all they do
Sure, but as this is Curmudgeon's Corner, I thought I was allowed to be curmudgeonly, and I hate the smell of cigarettes.
I sympathise with you @Pianoplayer, I hate the smell of cigarette smoke too! There's a new neighbour in our road who regularly lights fires to burn garden waste which is not pleasant either!😒
Posts
I've never been able to work out the logic of Christmas Day being a fixed date as nobody knows when Jesus was born, but having a constantly changing date for his crucifixion which would seem to be more capable of dating accurately. Presumably the change is based on the date of a previous pagan festival which is ironic if true.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
He is also depicted carrying a lamb on his shoulders, and had 12 disciples.
Obviously plagiarism.
Can't upset the christians by having supermarkets open on easter sunday