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intended by those who participated as a celebration and not as an attempt to offend me as a Christian, although I could have chosen to take as much offense as those who don’t like nativity scenes, since the maypole is a symbol of one of the most ancient religious festivals.
May Day
May Day originated as a celebration of Beltane, or the day of Fire. Bel was the Celtic god of the sun. Many consider this to be religious, yet it was celebrated publicly.
Although many folks seem to forget, Christmas is a Christian holiday and its symbols naturally reflect its origins. The celebration of Christmas will continue as there will be Christmas Eve services at most Sperryville churches. If you
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