Don’t go expecting religious folks to be logical about where they draw all the lines. “Mary-worshiping heathens” was the common line. Also all the saints were seen as idolatry, like Prole says.

I grew up Lutheran and we didn’t really consider Catholics Christian. So I assume most Christians don’t consider LDS folks Christian. Unless they’re trying to pad their stats.

Technically, the paper doesn’t need to have been punched, that’s why they’re pointy. You can just jam them through the paper and open the veins.

It was under a removable panel. If you didn’t have a Sega CD, you probably didn’t have a good reason to go looking for it.

SoCal here. Nope, weather is consistently great. Also, Arizona’s drivers are much worse.

I had the same assumption about myself before 2020. Turns out I’m way less distracted at home because I control the things that would distract me. So I’m much more productive. Was actually a huge surprise to me.

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My family was religious enough that they made it super clear that Santa was fake. Us kids still got little gifts “from Santa,” but they were of the stocking-stuffer variety. All other gifts were from specific people. As a kid I liked getting stuff, but the more important thing about the holiday was spending time with family, and them showing their love. Gifts was one way to show, but spending time, preparing meals, and just being present without worrying about other life issues also did it. It is the thought that counts, but you have to show that you’re thinking about them. Honestly, your kids might appreciate not having to pretend they still believe in Santa. As other people have said here, don’t catch your kids in the crossfire. If there’s something they’re really looking forward to, get it for them, but label it “from Dad” or Mom and Dad if you’re feeling generous. If they don’t have their hopes on something, a trip or experience might be good. Not sure what experience fits both a 6 year old and a 12, but I assume you know your kids better than I do. As for the rest of your family, they can stick it. They don’t seem interested in participating in the holiday, so don’t include them.

Aleve (naproxin sodium) is the only OTC painkiller that reliably works for me. So first I take one, and if that doesn’t work after an hour or so, I take another and a nap.

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