23-11-2017 9:38 AM
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/mum-asks-school-take-sleeping-13938590
An innapropriate message, or is it all in her head?.
30-11-2017 2:36 PM
continued...
Sure enough, the three wise men rode up. The crowd
gasped, “They’re all male!” And “Not very multicultural!” “Balthasar
here is black,” said one of the Magi. “Yes, but how many of you are gay
or disabled?” someone shouted. A committee was quickly formed to find
an impoverished lesbian wise-person among the halt and lame of
Bethlehem.
A calm voice said, “Be of good cheer, Mary, you have done well and your
son will change the world.” At last, a sane person, Mary thought. She
turned to see a radiant and confident female face. The woman spoke
again: “There is one thing, though. Religious holidays are important,
but can’t we learn to celebrate them in ways that unite, not divide? For
instance, instead of all this business about ‘Gloria in excelsis Deo,’
why not just ‘Season’s Greetings’?”
Mary said, “You mean my son has entered human history to deliver the
message, ‘Hello, it’s winter’?” “That’s harsh, Mary,” said the woman.
“Remember, your son could make it big in midwinter festivals, if he
doesn’t push the religion thing too far. Centuries from now, in
nations yet unborn, people will give each other pricey gifts and have
big office parties on his birthday. That’s not chopped liver.”
“Let me get back to you,” Mary said.
30-11-2017 3:53 PM
01-12-2017 2:01 PM
Perhaps have a special RT nativity??
01-12-2017 3:20 PM
Lol, I think there might be a bit of a struggle on 'three wise men'. How about three 'experienced men' or even better, three 'middle-aged men of pensionable age' ?
01-12-2017 9:24 PM
Brilliant, Harry.😁
01-12-2017 9:35 PM
Nice idea Javika, pity there's always someone that has to bring their personal vendettas to spoil a thread
02-12-2017 4:22 PM
Aye but you're forgiven pet, ....and as they say in N Shields butta is betta than marge
No I think it’s a good idea, so let me kick it off
A British RT Nativity
It’s often thought the nativity took place in Bethlehem, but as every true Brit knows, that simply isn't correct, and is due to the fact they didn't have proper British maps at the time to actually tell them where they were, so made erroneous assumptions that we only now realise were incorrect
Had they had a proper Atlas like, a proper British Atlas, that is where Great Britain is listed under G, and everywhere else is listed under A for abroad, there is no doubt, no doubt at all, that the nativity scene would have taken place somewhere in the North of England,.... probably Tyneside, as the scousers were charging too much and Preston was closed for the day
Now following that impeccable logic to it's natural British conclusion, its quite clear, that Mary and Joe are great British names, that is a scientific fact that cannot be argued with, but there is no way they would have chosen the name baby jesus unless they were illegals from Kazakhstan living under a false identity
No! They would have chosen a great British name like ‘Wayne’ or 'Shearer' to grace their child with
Having found out that Premier Inn was full – well it was Christmas - and that the Metro was out of action again, they slowly made their way to no mans land somewhere near Whitley Baaay in the vague hope of a B&B and an off season deal........tbc
07-12-2017 12:56 PM
And so it came to pass that Mary and Joseph found no room at any Premier Inn
We don't take shekels said the receptionist, its forrin money
So heavily Pregnant Mary and her husband Joseph began their long walk on their way to Bethlehem near Whitley bay
They sought help from a local Philistine from Gateshead they encountered along the way
Aye ya look canny pregnant pet, said the Philistine, but that's not my fault now is it. You should have thought of that 9 months ago
Its a virgin birth exclaimed Mary beginning to feel labour pains
Pet they all say that, lass round the corner has had 8, and not known any of the fathers, but she's proper British like and not foreign. makes all the difference
Have you thought of any names fer the bairn pet said the Philistine?
We were told by the archangel Gabriel he would be called Jesus and a star would guide others to him with the sound of blessed angels
Sounds all forrin to me pet,.
just then flood lights lit up the night sky from St James park
And in the distance the angelic sounds did bring forth heavenly choirs
Tooooooooooooooooooooooon Tooooooooooooooooooooooon
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee rah Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer rah
And so it was ..... baby Shearer
07-12-2017 3:03 PM
A non speaking art please, my festive spirit is on the ebb with artistic disputes over dress codes for angels, and barbie leggings