I Hope They Have Chocolate In Hell
(a pin given to Mr. C) |
God bless America |
Several years ago, I came across a card proclaiming "The Candy Cane Means Jesus!". As I was raised Catholic, I was naturally intrigued how sugar has anything to do with the son of God.
The card went on to explain that the candy cane was created as a symbol of Jesus because:
- the white stripes stood for his purity
- the red stripes symbolized the blood he shed for our sins
- and the shape, like a shepherd's staff, reminded us that shepherds were some of his first visitors AND stood as an allegory for how he 'led his flock' to salvation
But, still, I don't have a problem with the claim. I think it's refreshing, in fact, that religion is trying to wrestle back some of the trappings of the season to remind us that Christmas was once a religious holiday, and not a commercial reason to buy crap.
My only problem, in fact, with "The Candy Cane Means Jesus!" is that it creates an opportunity for smartasses such as myself to corrupt the sentiment. So, should you happen to be a fellow smartass, here is my Christmas gift to you:
The Candy Cane Means Jesus.
Jesus is jealous
Jesus is in love
Jesus is depressed
Jesus is breast cancer-aware
Jesus has gay pride
Jesus really is white
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