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In article <1993Jan07.191720.3435@i88.isc.com> jeq@i88.isc.com (Jonathan E. Quist) writes:
>"Hi, we're from the homeowner's association.  We realize that you are
>not of the Christian faith, so to be respectful of your beliefs,
>we will let you use secular decorations when we force you to
>celibrate Christmas."

Perhaps it's not a celebration of Christmas but just a plain o' pagan
winter celebration.  Residents can then choose one of two themes: Christmas
or Peanuts.  By claiming it's a winter festival of lights, they are immune
to charges of forcing non-Christians to participate in Christian holiday
traditions.

>Before you shrug off restrictive covenants as "not really a big deal",
>or saying "everybody does it anyway", consider the other point of view.

Restrictive covenants are indeed a big deal.  Someone asked the question
about what the association can do if you don't participate in the festival
of lights.  They can fine you and if you don't pay the fine, they can
put a lien on your house.  Be very wary of the covenants of any
howeowner's association before purchasing a house.

Cheers,
    -Ken K
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Ken Konecki
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