BS: Happy Birthday Jesus

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: GUEST,Musket
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 06:52 AM

Tell you what Joe. Wherever Jesus comes from, it ain't Hull .....

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 03:08 AM

The complete lyrics to THIS song are great year round. Merry Christmas to any and all.....whenever it comes to you!

GfS

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Joe Offer
Date: 25 Dec 13 - 11:36 PM

We've used this thread for years to check in with JOhn from Hull, a Mudcat legend. So, don't go thinking it's one of those religion debate threads.
Cheers, JOhn.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: GUEST,Blandiver
Date: 25 Dec 13 - 05:26 PM

Like all good Traddies we celebrate it on the 6th day of January as is only right, proper and traditional...

Then Joseph took Mary
All on his right knee;
Pray tell me, little baby,
When your birthday shall be.

On the sixth day of January
My birthday shall be,
When the stars and the elements
Shall tremble with fear.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: GUEST,Musket
Date: 25 Dec 13 - 01:55 PM

It's Jesus's birthday? Happy Birthday Jesus!

His mum and dad didn't fall into the usual tradition of calling him Noël I notice.

I wonder if only having one lot of presents a year influenced his take on life in later years?

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Dec 13 - 05:59 PM

Happy Christmas to you, jOhn. I hope you're well.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: GUEST,Pete from seven stars link.
Date: 24 Dec 13 - 05:31 PM

.......born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth,hark the herald angels sing,glory to the new born king.....

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Dec 13 - 04:43 PM

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Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Dec 11 - 11:03 PM

Don't know when he was born or even if he really lived, but the teachings attributed to Jesus are what I like, especially the Sermon on the Mount. That's reason enough for me to celebrate Christmas.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Amos
Date: 25 Dec 11 - 04:21 PM

IF it truly be you, Sir John, the best of another Christmas to you. SPell something funny for me. So I'll know it's you!! And have a wonderful holiday season. God bless us, every one.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 25 Dec 11 - 03:58 PM

feresh

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 03:57 PM

i understand critics used to say luke was unreliable as quirinias was governer at a different time to lukes account but it was later discovered he had position twice so bible account was not wrong.

and ceasar thought he was just ordering one of his periodic census,s and all the time it was to get Jesus born in bethlehem!

thank God;the word became flesh and dwelt among us.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: GUEST,erbert
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 11:00 PM

.. I can certainly feel sympathy for that bloke Jesus.
Knowing just what it's like having a birthday so close to xmas
skinflint relatives and friends think they can get away with saving money
by combining birthday and xmas presents & parties..

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Joe Offer
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 04:28 PM

Hey, any time is a good time for a celebration. Winter is particularly good, because the weather is crummy and it's nice to have songs and food and lights and traditions to brighten things up. It's a time for warm hearts and good cheer, not for proving oneself right and somebody else wrong. If you're not from the Christian tradition, celebrate older traditions - or celebrate ALL traditions.
We celebrate Christmas in the Polish tradition, since my wife and mother-in-law are of pure Polish heritage. I'm not Polish, but the food is great and the carols are pretty, so I have a great time.
Mudcat tradition is that the primary purpose of this thread is to extend greetings to a Mudcat legend, Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull. Merry Christmas, John!
-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Slag
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 03:58 AM

Probably August as it would be some what ridiculous to do a census and tax at winter's start. Augustus would have hit them when they had more cash on hand, after the first harvests. Yes the RCC's propensity to incorporate and co-opt elements from other religions, they would logically not want to overthrow one of the most beloved holidays of the pagan world. Around solstice would work.

re two births: Wasn't it Jesus who said "Ye must be born again."?!!

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: framus
Date: 26 Dec 10 - 07:58 PM

If the Queen can have two birthdays, surely Jesus can too.
Dave.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Stringsinger
Date: 26 Dec 10 - 01:47 PM

Fallacy #1 is that the mythological and historical Jesus was born on December 25th, not true and substantiated.

However, Mythras the Persian sun-god was born of virgin birth on December 25th.

If there was a Jesus based on historical claims, he would have been born sometime in April.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: framus
Date: 26 Dec 10 - 01:23 PM

Ah well Jesus, that's another year gone.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: gnu
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 05:18 PM

framus... hahahahaaa... good one.

"A majority of 59 per cent says the most important thing about Christmas is that it's "a time for family," while only two in 10 said the most important thing is reflecting on the birth of Jesus Christ."

Same thing, really, to any true, thinking Christian.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: framus
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 01:12 PM

Over here, it's considered a bit non-u to keep reminding people of their birthday after a certain age.
Slan, Davy.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Slag
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 12:41 PM

Thank you Saint John of Hull. I am sitting here looking out at Hull Mountain in northern California at the moment, all covered with snow, about 30 miles to the north of my location. Good thoughts and seasons greeting to you. Exigesis and critical interpretation aside, thanks for the verses and the spirit in which given. Another way to sum it up is that it is the gift giving season. God has given us a great gift, ours to accept; a clean slate for all time and eternity. Receive Him today and a Merry Christmas to you all.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 11:19 AM

Amen and Amen...... There are obviously a few on here who don't know Jesus as well as I do but that's no reason not to wish Him a happy Birthday is it....?? Would you wish it to any of my other friends???

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 11:17 AM

And, as has been going back several years on this thread, renewed thanks for the blessing of Christ, our Lord and our Savior...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: wysiwyg
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 10:02 AM

The date is off, but my Ukrainian-heritage Orthodox friend shared this:

Christmas greeting - the greeter says: "KHRISTOS RAZDYETSJA" (which means "Christ is born!") and the "greetee" responds with: "SLAVITE JEHO" ("Glorify Him").

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Ed T
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 07:10 AM

Seems like it's mostly Merry Christmas in Canada, eh?
Merry Christmas

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: KT
Date: 25 Dec 10 - 01:30 AM

John's back! Hooray! Oh, and as far as greetings to Jesus, go, I think I'll just say "thank you."

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 05:54 PM

Hi, John-
I've been worried about you. I hope you're doing well. Merry Christmas!

-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Amos
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 05:02 PM

Never mind Jesus--greeting to Sir John from Hull!

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 04:02 PM

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: fat B****rd
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 03:27 PM

So, there you be. ATB from fB

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Ebbie
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 03:24 PM

Have a Happy, jOhn. Good to see you.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: gnu
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 03:04 PM

YO jOhn! Merries on the season to yourself.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 24 Dec 10 - 02:48 PM

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Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: WalkaboutsVerse
Date: 25 Dec 09 - 05:17 PM

Poem 230 of 230: AS GOSPELLERS HAVE SAID/CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY

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As gospellers have said,
Beneath signalling skies,
On land dusty to tread,
A trough in a stable
Was the strawy first-bed
Of a divine baby -
The forgiving Godhead.

A season for new hope -
There then, and here now;
The yuletide of goodwill -
There then, and here now.

In respect of this chance,
Beneath bright or dark skies,
Faith's the star that we glance
Attending Christ's churches
And trying to enhance,
With singing and ritual,
Our God-loving stance.

A...

This is on myspace , if you'd like to hear it.
(C) David Franks 2003

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: gnu
Date: 25 Dec 09 - 05:06 PM

Alright.

Doo Bee.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: gnu
Date: 25 Dec 09 - 04:52 PM

I ain't never been much of a follower of JC, but I can get with why some peeps are. makes a lot of sense at times and don't make no sense at other times. But, overall, Jesus is just alright with me.

Doobie that.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: olddude
Date: 25 Dec 09 - 03:19 PM

THANK YOU BOB

DAN

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Dec 09 - 03:00 PM

And a Happy and Merry Christmas to all my fellow followers of Christ here in Mudville...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Stringsinger
Date: 25 Dec 09 - 02:57 PM

PS Merry Christmas to you all regardless if you believe in a Jesus or not.
And have a happy Winter Soltice and a Happy New Year.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Stringsinger
Date: 25 Dec 09 - 02:55 PM

The problem is that people keep wanting to take the mess out of Christmess.

Mithras, the Persian sun god was according to the Romans born on 12/25.
Christians just appropriated that day for a birthday from the Roman festival of
Brumaire.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Dec 09 - 09:09 AM

Happy Festivus for the rest of us.
Celebrate the day as you choose and include a wish for health, peace, and if not prosperity, at least safety.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 24 Dec 09 - 07:55 PM

A Merry & Peaceful Christmas to one and all from me. (00.55hrs. 25th Dec)

Deirdre

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: GUEST,eric the viking
Date: 24 Dec 09 - 07:21 PM

Hey John. Nice to see you back in print. Compliments of the season to you. (00.20hrs. 25th dec)

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 24 Dec 09 - 06:38 PM

feresh

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: wysiwyg
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 08:54 PM

Happy Belated/Early Bday, Lord.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: gnu
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 08:33 PM

Best wishes from the fly infested bog country of Kent County, New Brunswick.

Well, not right now. No flies. It was -23 yesterday. And, the hurricane force winds woulda blown the flies clear off ya. Of course, after the snow stops, we are to get ice pellets and then freezing rain followed by rain, which is gonna make an awful mess on top of all the snow you threw on us lately, you, you blessed holy.... guy. But, it's your day, eh?

PS.... What is it with you and the flies in July? I mean, Jesus Christ!

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Bobert
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 07:27 PM

What I said last year...

Happy Birthday, Big Guy... Sho nuff love you...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 07:24 PM

feresh

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Ron Davies
Date: 28 Dec 07 - 02:19 PM

or at least the birth of rabbits.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Jesus
From: Emma B
Date: 28 Dec 07 - 02:05 PM

an 'ooops' moment

from a British supermarket ....

'" Brits will on average be enjoying over 3.5 eggs each over the Easter weekend alone. But over a quarter don't know why handing them out symbolises the birth of Jesus. . . ." Press release from Somerfield, April 3'

quoted today on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show* :)

*just in case any dinkies wonder why this is a few months late too !