[Jewelry making - Article 00072] - Re: [Orchid] Happy new year

[Suzanne Wade]

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Ian,

    Well, those of us who celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday
    might object somewhat to altering the date to make it more
    convenient for retailers. (Yeah, I know we're a tiny minority, but we
    DO have some say in when Christmas is celebrated, what with it being
    ostensibly a celebration of the birth of the Christ child and
    all...) While the exact date of the birth in question is unknown,
    there is some serious symbolism of the Light returning to the world
    (note the proximity of Christmas to the Winter Solstice) that somehow
    isn't the same in July, so I don't think you'd be able to get the
    churches on board, and at least here in the States, the politicians
    aren't prepared to take on the churches. Perhaps we religious types
    could all agree to stop buying gifts for our significant others,
    though, and focus on doing charitable giving instead if that would
    make it easier on the jewelers? :-) 

    Besides, we Americans have Independence Day on July 4 already, so
    we're covered for a summer holiday. But we could move Valentine's
    Day to August if that would suit you better. 

Happy New Year!
Suzanne

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