Happy Holidays!
A Holiday message from me:
It’s that time of year again. Many will be celebrating Christmas, some Hanukkah, some Kwanzaa, whatever. Pastafarians will be celebrating our holiday, named “Holiday“. And it’s not a specific date so much as it is the Holiday season, itself.
I hate to go into specifics as to what and how Pastafarians celebrate/worship. The rituals and ceremonies are not important. What is important is that Pastafarians reject dogma and formalism (the emphasis on form over content). So, there are no specific, handed-down-from-above sort of specific rituals or ceremonies. Pastafarianism is more of a state of mind than a set of rules to follow. So enjoy the Holiday season, and celebrate it in a way that is pleasing to you and those around you.
That said, I would like to point out how much Pastafarianism has spread in a remarkably short amount of time. A few years ago, you’d be wished a “Merry Christmas” by everyone. Now, by our schools, businesses, goverment, on tv – everywhere – what do you hear? We’re not offered the Christian greeting “Merry Christmas“, but instead a happy “Holiday” season. Holiday, is of course OUR Pastafarian holiday, and it’s amazing to see how it’s been accepted, embraced even, by so many people.
Consider this: the Washington Post reports that a few people are upset with the White House “Christmas” cards, because they fail to mention Christmas. Instead, and not surprisingly based on President Bush’s presumed closet-Pastafarianism, the 1.4 million recipients of the White House “Christmas” card are wished a happy “Holiday season”. Say what you will about our president, but to send a Pastafarian propaganda message to over a Million people, in defiance of the Christian Evangelists who are supposedly his base – that took a huge set. I was so Touched that I took the time to write Mr. Bush a note. Click to read it, if you want.
So, that’s all. Have a safe and happy Holiday season. Remember that Flying Spaghetti Monster merchandise is not only fashionable, but also serves as propaganda.
Hey thanks for the info for i am a noob pastafarian that just got his gosple last night!!
i love you guys
awesome
awesome, i will now enjoy my holdays in a greater peace of mind
hey, welcome to Pastafarianism, fsm lover from s.dakota. And thank you for your Corn and Hay, which, according to google, are your top two principal products.
Dude Bobby, That was very nice of you, to send the Prez a card!
That touched me, it did!
And thanks for wishing me and everybody a happy holiday.
I still do the christmas thing myself, old habits and all that.
Peace be with you and yours.
This is one of the best parts of being a pastafarian, with loose morals I have no regret about taking any holiday and making it one I enjoy. Thanks FSM
ramen
Thanks forr sending W a letter! Tell us if he says anything back!