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Christmas Is?

Created on: 12/02/09 08:14 PM Views: 2080 Replies: 9
Christmas Is?
Posted Wednesday, December 2, 2009 03:14 PM

NOW! We have a new topic, so tell me if you can.

What is this thing called "Christmas", Is it the money or the man?

Is it the trees at $150.00 a pop or is it the music which goes on non-stop?

Is it reindeer and mistole and the little man so lively and quick, or is it the birth of the "One", who is not St. Nick.

Tell me one, tell we all, what is this thing :

Is it the commericals, the food, the presents or the tree. Or just maybe it a wish for happiest to all ya'll from a little Indian like me.....

Keep "Christ" in Christmas 

Tony

 
RE: Christmas Is?
Posted Thursday, December 3, 2009 10:27 AM

Two, Four, Six, Eight, now's the time to liberate - Go Christmas! Go Hanukkah! Go Kwanza! Go Solstice! Go classic tree! Go plastic tree! Go plant a tree! Go add a tree! You 86 the rules; you do what feels just right. Happy do whatever you wanukkah, and to all a cheery night.  Go Christmas, Go Hanukkah, go whatever holiday you wanukkah!

Whatever and however you celebrate -- hold your loved ones tight and enjoy the ride!

 
RE: Christmas Is?
Posted Thursday, December 3, 2009 02:51 PM

 This is long but worth reading.

Company Memo

FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director

TO: All Employees

DATE: October 1, 2009

RE: Gala Christmas Party

I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks!  We'll have a small band playing traditional carols... feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00 PM. Exchanges of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets.  This gathering is only for employees!

Our CEO will make a special announcement at that time!

Merry Christmas to you and your family,

Patty

Company Memo

FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director

TO: All Employees

DATE: October 2, 2009

RE: Gala Holiday  Party

In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Hanukkah is an important holiday, which often coincides with Christmas, though unfortunately not this year. However, from now on, we're calling it our "Holiday Party."  The same policy applies to any other employees who are not Christians and to those still celebrating Reconciliation Day.  There will be no Christmas tree and no Christmas carols will be sung.  We will have other types of music for your enjoyment.

Happy now?

Happy Holidays to you and your family,

Patty

Company Memo

FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director

TO: All Employees

DATE: October 3, 2009

RE: Holiday Party

Regarding the note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table, you didn't sign your name.  I'm happy to accommodate this request, but if I put a sign on a table that reads, "AA Only", you wouldn't be anonymous anymore.  How am I supposed to handle this?

Somebody?

And sorry, but forget about the gift exchange, no gifts are allowed since the union members feel that $10.00 is too much money and the executives believe $10.00 is a little chintzy.

REMEMBER: NO GIFTS EXCHANGE WILL BE ALLOWED.


Company Memo

FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director

To: All Employees

DATE: October 4, 2009

RE: Generic Holiday Party

What a diverse group we are!  I had no idea that December 20th begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which forbids eating and drinking during daylight hours.  There goes the party!  Seriously, we can appreciate how a luncheon at this time of year does not accommodate our Muslim employees' beliefs.  Perhaps the Grill House can hold off on serving your meal until the end of the party or else package everything for you to take it home in little foil doggy baggy.  Will that work?

Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Weight Watchers to sit farthest from the dessert buffet, and pregnant women will get the table closest to the restrooms.

Gays are allowed to sit with each other.  Lesbians do not have to sit with Gay men, each group will have their own table.  Yes, there will be flower arrangement for the Gay men's table.

To the person asking permission to cross dress, the Grill House asks that no cross-dressing be allowed, apparently because of concerns about confusion in the restrooms.  Sorry.

We will have booster seats for short people.

Low-fat food will be available for those on a diet.

I am sorry to report that we cannot control the amount of salt used in the food.  The Grill House suggests that people with high blood pressure taste a bite first.

There will be fresh "low sugar" fruits as dessert for diabetics, but the restaurant cannot supply "no sugar" desserts. Sorry!

Did I miss anything?!?!?

Patty

Company Memo

FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director

TO: All F*%^ing Employees

DATE: October 5, 2009

RE: The F*%^ing Holiday Party

I've had it with you vegetarian pricks!!!  We're going to keep this party at the Grill House whether you like it or not, so you can sit quietly at the table furthest from the "grill of death," as you so quaintly put it, and you'll get your f*%^ing salad bar, including organic tomatoes.  But you know, tomatoes have feelings, too.  They scream when you slice them.  I've heard them scream.  I'm hearing them scream right NOW!

The rest of you f*%^ing wierdos can kiss my *ss.  I hope you all have a rotten holiday!

Drive drunk and die,

The B*tch from H*ll!!!

Company Memo

FROM: Joan Bishop, Acting Human Resources Director

DATE: October 6, 2009

RE: Patty Lewis and Holiday Party

I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Patty Lewis a speedy recovery and I'll continue to forward your cards to her.

In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay.

Happy Holidays!

Joan

 
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RE: Christmas Is?
Posted Thursday, December 10, 2009 06:17 PM

I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING. SORRY FOR THE CAP'S. PLAYING POKER AND I USE CAP'S FOR THE SLOW POKES. I AGREE WITH U. CELEBRATE WHAT YOU WANT!!!!!!!!!!

 

MY DAUGHTER IS IN NURSING SCHOOL NOW. SHE CAME HOME WITH A CLASSIC LINE LAST WEEK. 

THERE IS TWO TYPES OF BUSINESS IN OUR WORLD! MY BUSINESS AND NON OF MY BUSINESS! IF SOMETHING IS OFFENSIVE TO YOU AND MAY CAUSE YOU GREAT DISTRESS OR WORSE DON'T DO IT! 

THERE ARE ALWAYS BIGGER FISH TO FRY.

 
RE: Christmas Is?
Posted Thursday, December 10, 2009 06:24 PM

Thanks for your response Mike.  I was hoping I hadn't insulted anyone with my recent posts. 

Merry Whatever!

Betsy

 
RE: Christmas Is?
Posted Monday, December 14, 2009 10:22 AM

Betsy, That was SO worth the read!  Quite hilarious.........and there's a HUGE message in there!!

I absolutely agree.......Live and Let Live........Celebrate or don't........

Whatever it is that you believe in or subscribe too, if you are comforted and uplifted and loved and living with purpose.........embrace it and wish the same for others.....without condition.

Happy & Merry :)

Life, Laughter, & Love to all!

 
RE: Christmas Is?
Posted Monday, December 14, 2009 10:53 AM

Thanks Debbie - In this uncertain world and these uncertain times, I know I can always take comfort in your sage words, and the lens through which you view the world.

The happiest and merriest to you love!

Betsy

 
RE: Christmas Is?
Posted Monday, December 14, 2009 10:58 AM

Thanks Bets!  Hugs and Kisses to you and Bill......

Life is Good

xo

 
RE: Christmas Is?
Posted Thursday, December 30, 2010 01:27 PM

 

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"HAPPY NEW YEAR"
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Edited 12/30/10 01:32 PM