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Post by kjs on Jul 16, 2017 8:21:37 GMT -6
It appears the Hallmark channel is in the middle of a marathon of Christmas movies. They are calling it Christmas in July. It appears to be some advertising effort for their Christmas ornaments.
My concern with this (and note I have not been watching them) is they appear to be Those feel good, sappy Christmas Stories that do not mention God at all (or at least not as the main storyline).
If this is indeed the year of the rapture... I do not think there will be a Christmas Season this year - at least not a retail Christmas.
Without the children - how could there be?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2017 10:23:48 GMT -6
It appears the Hallmark channel is in the middle of a marathon of Christmas movies. They are calling it Christmas in July. It appears to be some advertising effort for their Christmas ornaments. My concern with this (and note I have not been watching them) is they appear to be Those feel good, sappy Christmas Stories that do not mention God at all (or at least not as the main storyline). If this is indeed the year of the rapture... I do not think there will be a Christmas Season this year - at least not a retail Christmas. Without the children - how could there be? I was also thinking that 2016 might have been the last big Christmas celebration in history. I always loved Christmas and I hope there will be Christmas in the Millennium, but it seems like Tabernacles will take its place.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2017 11:01:14 GMT -6
I don't; Christmas has lost its value, Christ smothered by Santa. The focus has turned from gift-giving to gift-getting; it has turned from a holiday of love to a season of selfishness. It teaches kids to become more self-absorbed and allows distant family figures trying to make up for it with gifts. I was sick on Christmas last year, perhaps a sign?
Tabernacles is going to be a ton of fun.
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Post by watchmanjim on Jul 16, 2017 11:09:06 GMT -6
Whatever we do in the Millennium, I know we're going to love it! Including the feasts, Sabbaths, and everything else. People are like "Well, I won't have fun if there isn't _____ in the Millennium, and I'm like, "You won't mind, believe me."
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Post by whatif on Jul 16, 2017 12:56:26 GMT -6
I agree with all of you on this subject! Hey--Beloved just started a thread about setting up an "Unsealed Booth" at the Feast of Tabernacles during the Millennial Reign... Maybe all of us Unsealed folk could also get together at Christmastime during the Millennial Reign and throw a great celebration of the birth of our Lord! I know there's debate about the true birthdate of Jesus, but that's okay... Whenever it turns out to have been is just fine with me for a celebration! During the Millennial Reign, the true meanings of the holidays will be celebrated by all--no Easter bunnies or elves in red suits!
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Post by Natalie on Jul 16, 2017 14:39:58 GMT -6
One of my favorite kid funnies is when my oldest was small. He had been given a little board book with Bible stories. In it, Noah is carrying sacks of feed, wearing a red outfit, and has a white beard. So, when we saw a great big blow up Santa in Kroger's, my little one (being about two or three) yells out, "Look! Noah!"
I can't wait to celebrate during the Millennial. What joyous celebrations I am sure they will be!
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Post by whatif on Jul 16, 2017 14:48:14 GMT -6
That is a great story, Natalie!
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