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I've groused here before about the Christian bias of the Order of the Eastern Star. I wish I'd planned ahead and announced that I wouldn't be at tonight's big Installation of New Officers because it's a religious holiday for my in-laws (who are extremely non-observant, only "culturally Jewish," but could have been used behind their backs to make a point).

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[eclecticmagpie.livejournal.com]

You're right; I'm demonstrably an idiot. I quoted the Wiki article that searching on *your* phrase led me to, instead of what you actually wrote, and didn't notice that there had been several important substitutions. Teach me to compose LJ comments in a hurry when my mind is elsewhere.

So, what *is* sunset, etc., since it isn't easter? It sure isn't Passover. Some sites lead me to think it's a modern pagan ritual date based on ancient ritual, but I didn't find an exact match.

Which does bring up the question, should the Masons be held accountable if they hold important rituals opposite pagan holidays as well as against Jewish ones?