As Bush stands waiting to light the national Christmas tree, I say to those who are not Christian, "remember." For those that are Christian, I say, "remember." Luther was the first to incorporate the tradition of the Yule log into the Christmas tradition, which itself rose from Christians in Rome seeking a day to celebrate the birth of Christ. The symbols relate to the old tradition of celebrations during winter's cold. This nation was founded by Deists.
Trace the history of all symbols, so that their meaning is not forgotten. As McLuhan suggests, the medium (both context and content) is the meaning.
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