Leave it to the Brits for acerbic humor!

[ambitious_wench]

scascot linked to a delightful article on the timing of easter in his live Journal.

I just have to quote:

Bemoaning the inconsistant nature of the date of Easter each year, the author comments:

The re-branding of Christmas as a Christian festival was much better handled. The Early Church Fathers went round altering the Anglo-Saxons' desk diaries. Crossing out 'Pagan Festival to Cheer up Dark Days in Dark Ages', they inserted 'Terribly Authentic Christmas Celebrations' and when anyone complained, they asked crossly: 'Look, do you want any presents in your stocking this year or not?'

You really need to go read this fascinating article!

With thanks to scascot