Monday, November 28, 2011

Is it what I want it to be?

So, today I noticed at work there was a small Christmas Tree with presents under it.
But then, I saw that the ornaments on the tree were blue and white, representative of Hanukkah.

At first, I was like what the heck? Why do they have to put those clearly visible Jewish tradition colors on a Christmas tree just to incorporate the two holidays/religions? I know it's to appease people first and foremost, so that it doesn't "appear" that anyone favors one religion over another. Or it's a way for Jewish people to celebrate without having to break out a whole menorah. Still, it's quite ridiculous either way. I'm sure something is coming down the pipeline as a symbol of celebrating something Muslim related or what have you.

But in the end, I thought - why do I need them to do what I want them to?
Like, why should I get upset if they aren't making it the way that I think it should be?
In one sense, this is giving into the changing world views of making everything acceptable to everyone and not offending others or standing up for what you believe.
But, I also thought - my idea of Christmas is not affected by what they do. This is work, so they do it this way at work, it's their choice. But in my home, at my house, my decorations reflect differently. Isn't that all that truly matters? I can't force the truth down someone's throat that does not embrace the truth. But I can be an example of my own by my own accord.

I used to have the mentality of just ignoring or pro-crastinating making decisions on things just to not have to deal with them (ok, I still struggle with this at times), but in this instance I truly see no point in fighting over something that clearly is reflective of the company. Now, that doesn't mean I may not say anything against it to my co-workers or say on a blog, but sadly enough I resign myself to the fact that in this day and age, in a Christless culture you cannot simply expect everyone to hold the same morals and values as Jesus Christ commands us to.

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