The Twelve frown upon silly heathen holidays.

I think its to provide the impression that Yoshi is writing specifically to his audience. Also to cut down on the idea that the jp crowd get all the attention (you know, cause japanese people from japanese companies should never address things to the nation that speaks their language first... /sarcasm)

Thanks for pointing this out though, I'll gladly take giving the news to me over "feeling the news at me".