Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for December 25, 2016

I see we got a Christmas bonus.

Um… what sort of threat? Merry Christmas, all you “Ripley’s” fans.

And Hallmark makes a fortune on them every year!

Back then the carol had a line mentioning something about forking over your wallet if you wanted to stay alive.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas does have the demand for figgy pudding and a cup of cheer, then a verse saying, “We won’t go until we get some” which always struck me as rather demanding.

The xmas trees we grew on the ranch were about 10 years old when they were ready

Have always thought that song was a bit demanding.

Merry Christmas to all, Believe it or not.

Well, one thing those Christians who read the bible don’t remember when they put up Christmas trees …

Idols and the Living GodJer 10:1 People of Israel, listen to the message that the LORD has for you. Jer 10:2 He says, “Do not follow the ways of other nations; do not be disturbed by unusual sights in the sky, even though other nations are terrified. Jer 10:3 The religion of these people is worthless. A tree is cut down in the forest; it is carved by the tools of the woodworker Jer 10:4 and decorated with silver and gold. It is fastened down with nails to keep it from falling over. Jer 10:5 Such idols are like scarecrows in a field of melons; they cannot speak; they have to be carried because they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them: they can cause you no harm, and they can do you no good.”

The Christmas tree tradition was started by Martin Luther, who liked seeing a tree with lights on it.

The Christmas tree comes from the Norse and Romans.

Hey, we get four tidbits instead of three! Thanks for the present.

How was that a threat?

“Have a merry christmas or else!”?