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Workers of the world, Unite !
Happy 1 May Day: Workers of the World Unite
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The discussion centers around the origins and traditions of May Day, highlighting its connection to both socialist movements and older pagan celebrations, particularly Beltane. Participants note that many Catholic holidays, including Christmas, have roots in earlier pagan traditions, suggesting a pattern of co-opting these celebrations. The conversation also touches on the weather, with one participant remarking on the record heat experienced on May Day, followed by rain on the following day. Overall, the thread reflects a blend of cultural commentary and personal observations related to the holiday.
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franznietzsche
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stoned said:
*sigh*
Catholics and Communists, stealing older religions' holidays...
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The_Professional
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YAY! it's May 1st and the Yanks are still losing!
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Pengwuino
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Eww baseball :D
What religion did catholics steal lol.
What religion did catholics steal lol.
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stoned
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Pengwuino said:
Here we go again ! Evil Catholics !
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hypatia
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franznietzsche
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hypatia said:
Yes, Mayday is the holiday with which European socialists co-opted Beltane.
As for the Catholics, having a Catholic family and having been raised catholic I have to say i do not know of a many catholic holidays that aren't replacements for earlier pagan holidays that took place on the same time. Ever wonder why christams just happens to be on the winter solistice? Or where the yule log comes from? yeah.
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Monique
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Yesterday was the hottest may day in history! 
ofcourse that means that we get nothing but rain today..
ofcourse that means that we get nothing but rain today..- #9
LENIN
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Happy 1'st of May.
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teenforums.us
Happy 1 of May to all!
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