Patchogue Long Island's Christmas Village:

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The Christian Community is Determined to

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"Keep Christ in Christmas."

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In a letter to hundreds of Knights of Columbus members Philip Butler once again Initiates his "Keep Christ in Christmas" Campaign. In previous years many merchants preferred not to use the actual name of the holiday that is celebrated on Dec. 25, which is " Christmas," but instead use the term "Happy Holiday."

For fear of upsetting the Atheist Community, merchants generally use what is intended to be a more general term for Christmas, which is "Happy Holiday." Unfortunately many from the merchant community, do not understand, that Christians are mandated by Biblical Scripture, not to be ashamed of or conceal the name of their creator. Christians are not allowed to put the name of their sacred holiday, "Christmas," under the rug.

Many feel that the act of re-naming, altering, or substituting something into their religious beliefs is unacceptable.

Religion has been the reason for many wars in the past; remember the Crusades. Do religious people take their religions seriously? Absolutely! Currently 76% of the United States population are part of the Christian Community, and do indeed represent a substantial segment of our population.

I am a firm believer that all Religions share common ground; they all believe in a higher authority. Each and every Religious Group deserves respect and consideration by the other Religious Groups. We must all coexist in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Wouldn't it be a wonderful Christmas if this issue could be resolved this year!

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The following letter was written by Philip Butler, to hundreds of
"Knights of Columbus" Members.

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Brother Knights:

The start of the Christmas Season is only a few weeks away so please Remember to support those who support Christmas – and keeping Christ in Christmas.

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A Great Store that does just that right here on Long Island– if you want Christmas trees and gifts it would be well worth the trip to Westbury as it’s a Christmas Wonder Land, check them out at:

(Click products - then Christmas)

http://www.hicksnurseries.com/

E-mail
hicksinfo@hicksnurseries.com

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If you want to help make Patchogue Long Island’s Christmas Village, just e-mail me back to get started right now.

Philip Butler
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Christmas Cop of Patchogue

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