sealchan
Well-Known Member
In the spirit of the reality of diversity--especially in a great nation such as the United States of America which was founded on the ideal of multi-culturalism--and the need to recognize diversity in a way in which all faiths and traditions can be harmoniously plugged into one great celebration, I would like to brainstorm a new name for a Year End Celebration which is inclusive of all traditions and faiths which would want to participate.
I think that Christmas, which is, of course, the main point of inspiration for this thread, has already grown far beyond its roots in the Christian myth of the birth of Jesus. It has taken on any number of additional mythic components in our modern age. This suggests that there is room in Western culture at least for further creative expansion of the holiday.
Perhaps the main unifying themes for this holiday season are:
The idea of coming up with a name, or of indicating that someone is already trying to do this, is that it creates a simple identity for something that allows it to grow into its own history, its own associations and allows it to formally break ties with its "parent tradition" with the same respect and expectation that a child learns to break ties with his or her dependency and forge their own story in the larger world.
Anyway, appreciate any ideas, comments and unruly criticisms as usual.
Enjoy!
I think that Christmas, which is, of course, the main point of inspiration for this thread, has already grown far beyond its roots in the Christian myth of the birth of Jesus. It has taken on any number of additional mythic components in our modern age. This suggests that there is room in Western culture at least for further creative expansion of the holiday.
Perhaps the main unifying themes for this holiday season are:
- Renewal
- Family
- Community
- Future
- Hope
- Commitment
- Tradition
- Sharing
The idea of coming up with a name, or of indicating that someone is already trying to do this, is that it creates a simple identity for something that allows it to grow into its own history, its own associations and allows it to formally break ties with its "parent tradition" with the same respect and expectation that a child learns to break ties with his or her dependency and forge their own story in the larger world.
Anyway, appreciate any ideas, comments and unruly criticisms as usual.
Enjoy!
