Mary wonders... >Aren't most major religions, agricultural religions? > >Does each major religion have a different crop? > >Is Christianity celebrating a different crop than Islam or Judaism? > >What are the major crops of each? Christianity often refers to shepherding; Lamb of God, for example. It was shepherds abiding in their field and watching over thier flocks by night who saw the star of Bethlehem. Which I've always found interesting. Some people look to the stars for answers; "as a Gemini with her moon in Aries, this is the time to address the conflict with the Saggitarius in your life..." You know, one of those eee-vee-ill activities many conservative Christians rank right up there (or is it down there?) with witchcraft. But it's three Wise Men looking at the stars in the sky who see the Savior. Take THAT, Jerry Falwell! To the point. Christian food symbols include wine, loaves and fishes. Sorry, PETA, Jesus was NOT a vegetarian! In the Old Testament, it's sacrificed animals. Among Cain and Able, it's the one who sacrificed fruits rather than an animal that wound up on the skids with God. Ray, I look forward to your comments on this one! Dori Zook Denver, CO