ohhhhkay...the Christmas analogy is well just theological, may have or may not. lot of faith there. what I do know is the million + soldiers who died serving in the armed forces of the USA is a fact.
Was missed. The point - sincerely, yoda
Symbolic nature of celebrating observed days and their purposes 'twas the intent (implying the intent of them are a given regardless of theology). We can change the analogy to pilgrims and Indians if that helps. Or perhaps kwanza. I love kwanza.
Millions have indeed died. They get their own day (today) and that is my view of Memorial Day. And I keep it that way. Just my take. I think we agree there. I don't think it takes away from those who served without dying. I just put those who have died above all else in thought on this particular day.
Santa Claus is great but on October 31st I'm all about the fucking candy corn.