Indeed, especially considering that the Russian Orthodox Church sticks to the Old Style date for Christmas, resulting in it celebrated on January 7. (The difference was 13 days in 1917, when Russia switched to Gregorian.)
Newton was also himself a Christian. I don’t think there’s a need to drag him into such an explicit spit in the face of religion.
“You” here being a generic you? Because I fail to see how that statement can be addressed to me specifically, given that I live halfway across the globe in a different country that doesn’t even celebrate Christmas on this day.
I think User:Kevin assumed that if you were commenting on this post, you were interested in or considering attending. I don’t think that assumption was particularly unwarranted; as of this post three people appear to agree.
Newton’s birthday is actualy January 4 in the Gregorian calendar.
It seems obviously in the spirit of Christmas to celebrate someone’s birthday on the arguably wrong date. :D
Indeed, especially considering that the Russian Orthodox Church sticks to the Old Style date for Christmas, resulting in it celebrated on January 7. (The difference was 13 days in 1917, when Russia switched to Gregorian.)
Newton was also himself a Christian. I don’t think there’s a need to drag him into such an explicit spit in the face of religion.
I’d rather not have an argument about playful alternative names for Christmas Day. Call it what you want, and hopefully we’ll see you on Saturday.
“You” here being a generic you? Because I fail to see how that statement can be addressed to me specifically, given that I live halfway across the globe in a different country that doesn’t even celebrate Christmas on this day.
None of those issues are relevant to Kevin’s willingness to share food with you, should you decide to attend.
I think User:Kevin assumed that if you were commenting on this post, you were interested in or considering attending. I don’t think that assumption was particularly unwarranted; as of this post three people appear to agree.