Think of the children

I belong to a church, and that church is doing a Christmas activity.

And I'm on the activity committee.

The other people, including the person in charge are failing their charge. No matter what I say.

They've been directed to focus on the children this holiday season, something that I'd heartily endorse, and they are not to use Santa, because Santa smokes and isn't very Christian. I'll ignore the giving things to others and sacrificing self and so forth. I'll let the idea that Santa is a bad man slide. After all, that was word from on high.

So, this season we'll be focusing on Jesus and children.

What this means is that everything is supposed to be very reverent and quiet. For the kids. Well, I'll admit that some children will appreciate the quiet. It'll make the echos that much more vibrant.

They nixed the idea of ham for dinner, because no one likes it. Instead we'll be having turkey again one month after Thanksgiving. Turkey is forever.

And, for dessert, we'll be having... persimmons.

No, I'm not kidding. Pumpkin pies, sweet potato pies, fruit cake, etc. were all voted out in favor of giving 280 people over one persimmon each. 35 tables, IIRC.

Best bet for getting all you can handle in food is to show up and occupy a table all to yourself, as they'll be distributing food by table (enough for 8), instead of letting people wander through a line (it'll be quieter this way).

I'll admit that I'm criticizing the structure, and that whole "judge not" thing keeps running through my head, but I'm totally comfortable with being judged in regards to my thoughts here, and my input.

For instance, I suggested planning this stuff in August, instead of waiting until 3 weeks before the activity.

I suggested activities that the children might enjoy. Crayons and children singing, and so forth. Engage the kids. For the love of all that's holy, don't try to shut them up!

Sorry. It's a bit like putting a cork on a soda bottle and shaking really well. I know this isn't going to go well, and I don't see a way of fixing it.

I'm out.