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Busy Grinch [13 Nov 2004]
from Kerri
Thank you for the work you are doing to maintain the list, it is of
great value. I am committed to preserving Christmas in our public
celebrations and your list provides good information. I believe in
complaining when necessary, but I also like to reward those who have
not yet eliminated Christmas with letters of thanks and
encouragement. If we all do a little here and there, we can make our
desires known and retailers will respond when the pressure is
evident in their sales figures. |
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Defiance, OH [30 Jun 2004]
from Nancy
Another one for your list is Defiance, OH. Until around the year
2000, our town had an annual "Christmas Parade", until the Chamber
of Commerce Director took a new job and a new director was hired,
who changed the
event name to "Holiday Parade", of course, not wanting to "offend"
persons who do not celebrate Christmas. BAH HUMBUG! I'm offended!
Keep up the good work! |
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VDARE [2 Jan 2004] from
Kerri
I
would like to call your attention to today's article on VDARE
http://www.vdare.com/
in which the Christmas discriminatory advertising policy of Fred
Meyer, a large northwest grocery chain is outlined. Fred Meyer is a
subsidiary of Kroger the largest grocery company in the US. The
VDARE article contains a Fred Meyer email
contact. |
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Mayor Bloomberg [30 Dec
2003] from Nick
This is from the New York City home page (www.nyc.gov)
Mayor Bloomberg, Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner
Benepe, and Department of Sanitation Commissioner Doherty today
announced the dates for the City's MulchFest program, which converts
holiday trees into wood chips. |
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Pointless [28 Dec 2003] from Daron
this is the most pointless thing i have ever seen. how much time do
you have on your hands? seriously. maybe if you worried more about
celebrating your faith with like-minded people and worried less
about whether you were being properly pandered to by corporations,
then you would do something productive and not totally inane. what
exactly is the heritage you are referring to? it
seems like you're obsessed with consumerism and commercialism, not
with jesus christ or the spirit of christmas. while you may think
you are a victim, you are really just whiny and bxxchy. i've never
heard of a group of jews throwing a hissy-fit because stores didn't
say "hannukah" everywhere. as you said, 240 million americans
celebrate christmas.... so then what the hell is the problem???
should we make christmas a nationally televised event? should all
stores say "we believe in christ and so do you! now go buy some
pointless stuff"! really! if you had any self-respect and actually
heeded jesus' teachings, you would shut the hell up and spread joy
and not be driven by greed and materialism. hey, let's just
officially make this a christian nation. it already is, right? and
the founding fathers wanted it that way, right? let's stop the b.s.,
make it a christian nation, and then do all things in the name of
christ. that way the hypocrisy will be that much more blatant, and
we can just have a real religious war. you know, some countries do
shove religion
down their people's throats... places like afghanistan, iran, and
saudi arabia! get a life. |
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Pioneer Square Portland
[27 Dec 2003] from Ron
We
have a Holiday Tree at Pioneer Sq. in Portland OR.. same issue.. was
a Christmas Tree. It was changed along with other very "liberal"
changes at the same time. |
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Mobile City wants to
restore Christmas Parade [27 Dec 2003]
Mobile city council wants "Christmas" name restored for
parade. The Mobile City Council has a Christmas wish that apparently
won't come true.
Full article:
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/news/local/7509344.htm |
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St.
George Utah [25 Dec 2003] from Paul
I
live outside of St. George, Utah. There is a chain of "Maverick Gas
Stations" in St. George and the one we patronized displayed a banner
that read, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" |
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No
Star on New York's Tree [25 Dec 2003] from Joe
The State of New York no longer allows a star on a Christmas tree.
It is considered a religious symbol of the Star of Bethlehem and
therefore not allowed. So a bouquet of ribbons has replaced it on
top of many Christmas trees. Yet next to it a Menorah stands.
Nothing against the Jewish religious symbol but isn't this a double
standard? |
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Best
Buy [23 Dec 2003]
Even
at the corporate headquarters, there is no evidence of joy unless
the cash registers are ringing. A large sign in the commons area
reads "Celebrate the Diversity of the Season" (puke). I've
challenged the HR people to explain what that means and how we can
celebrate anything when we can't celebrate something specific? I get
the standard line about diversity and how there is more than one
holiday to celebrate. I voiced my feelings of being offended by the
sign but being white, male and born in the USA, my opinion doesn't
seem to count. |
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Petsmart [22 Dec 2003] from Jeanne
First
of all, I think this is a GREAT website and I can't tell you how
much I agree with everything said in it ! I try so hard to
understand people that don't celebrate Christmas, but for those of
us who do...I just want to scream to people, doesn't anyone know the
TRUE meaning of Christmas anymore ? It's not just another "holiday",
it is a celebration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ's birth ! So
here's a great big thank you from a true believer in CHRISTMAS. Now,
for the suggestion for the Grinch List....I have been in various
Petsmart stores and on the website and you will find no mention
(that I can find) of "Christmas" just the "Holiday Store" and
"Holiday Gifts" for your pet. I personally always buy my dog
Christmas gifts as he is part of the family. I do hope that you
have time to research this one and put it on the Grinch List. |
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Newport, RI [22 Dec 2003] from Michael
First,
my compliments on your website - what an eye-opener! Second, I'd
like to suggest you add the town of Newport, RI, to your Grinch's
Heart list - they go all-out in celebrating Christmas, as can be
seen at their website (www.christmasinnewport.org). The mention of
Christmas far outweighs the occurrences of holiday in the events
listed, and I can tell you from several years' worth of
Christmastime trips there that the events
themselves reflect this, as well. It's a rare thing to not have
someone wish you a Merry Christmas while shopping their stores
(rather than a bland "Happy Holidays"). |
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Follow
French Lead [22 Dec 2003] from John
The
French are currently trying to implement a national policy of
secularism. "Secularism is one of the great successes of the
Republic," Chirac said in an address to the nation. "It is a crucial
element of social peace and national cohesion. We cannot let it
weaken." -
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,106010,00.html
In
this time in American history (as well as numerous times in the
past) the people find themselves at odds with the French and, what
appears to be, their despise for the Americans. In the age of
"Freedom" fries and "Freedom" toast, it may be time to point out
that Americans are following the French lead in our push toward
secularism as a national policy. |
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Boston Local TV Stations [22 Dec 2003] from Kevin
Please
note that the local TV Stations in the Boston area are quick to wish
our Jewish friends a Happy Chanukah but wish the generic paganized
version of Christmas-"Happy Holidays" on Christmas Day or Eve. Do we
buy Happy Holiday Trees? No! Are we wished a Happy Holiday on our
birthdays? No! Why is it on Christ's Birthday that they call it a
happy holiday? A local grocery store chain in Needham MA, "Sudbury
Farms" had 24 icons for Chanukah and one for Christmas on their
store windows. When I brought it to their attention their manager
said "Oh-you're one of those." Merry Christmas! |
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To
Local Newspaper Editor [22 Dec 2003] from William
We will be sending out Christmas
Cards this year, not Holiday Cards. The tree, brightly
decorated, lighted, and positioned prominently in the front bay
window of our living room, will be referred to here as the Christmas
Tree. All who pass by will see its bright colors. It may make many
smile. We hope so. That's why we put it there..... Do not tell me I
cannot speak of it, or speak its names and words in public places. I
have that Citizen's Right, recognized as a part of that
often-ignored secondary phrase in the First Amendment concerning
"the free exercise thereof". My "free exercise" is not calculated to
offend anyone. If it does, I am sad for that; it is not my
intention; but that is not sufficient reason for me to deny or
euphemize who I am, or where I came from, or what I believe..... Say
what you wish; do as you please; observe---or not---as you like. But
do not require me to be silent. I will not be. Do not require me to
speak unfocussed politically correct euphemisms. I will not. Do not
require me to hide or deny Who it is we, my people, my equally valid
culture, honors at this time of year. I will not. |
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State Farm Insurance [21 Dec 2003]
In the last three years State Farm has gone from
giving Christmas gifts and saying Merry Christmas to Happy
Everything and now this year to no reference of Christmas at all. We
as employees three years ago got a Christmas gift from the company.
Last year we received a Holiday gift. This year it turned into an
appreciation gift that was mailed to our homes so we wouldn't have
our normal Christmas gift exchange at work. Most of my fellow
employees are mad about what the company is doing. We have voiced
our outrage to management but they say nothing. I would love to see
you add big company's to this list also. Then maybe they to would
stand up and take notice as to what they are doing to the company
moral by taking Christ out of Christmas and Christmas out of the
work place. |
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Rite Aid [18 Dec 2003] from Chris
They are on your list, and with good reason. While
making a purchase last night at the Rite Aid on Washington Boulevard
in Arlington, Virginia, the very nice young lady who took my money
said, as I was leaving the check out line, "Merry Christmas!" I was
so taken aback it took me a few seconds before I returned the
sentiment in precisely the same words. |
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No Merry Christmas? [18 Dec 2003] from
Bernard
A couple of years ago I went to a
privately owned car wash and as I was paying my bill the
cashier/owner said "Happy Holiday". To which I asked "What
Holiday is that" She then solemnly answered "I wouldn't touch
that with a ten foot pole. My outrage was - is it now ILLEGAL to
say "Christmas"? The implication being you would be subject to
arrest or civil suit for saying "Merry Christmas!! I believe in
being civil and courteous to everyone. Shall we not be permitted to
say "Happy Veterans Day" or "Happy Independence Day" because you may
be addressing non-veterans or British citizens? Or is it just
Christianity we may discriminate against?
I am a senior
citizen and grew up in this country where people everywhere wished
one a Merry Christmas at this time of year. It was regarded as
friendly and hospitable speech and not offensive. What changed this
tradition in America where my age-old traditions are now considered
offensive to the point of being regarded as civil disobedience. |
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Letter to J.W. Marriott [18 Dec 2003] from
Larry
Larry wrote to J.W. Marriott after received a
Seasons
Greetings From J.W. Marriott, Jr.:
Thank you for your greetings. I do wish, however, that you and many
of the other business leaders around the country would stop trying
to take the words Christmas out of this “holiday season.” As a
Christian, I am not offended if someone says to me Happy Hanukah or
other seasonal greeting. Why is it that your letter and all of the
marketing and advertising messages this time of year refuse to say
“Merry Christmas.” Regardless of your religious beliefs, Christmas
is a national holiday. If you don’t like the holiday, then lobby
Congress to have it repealed. Until that time, I would appreciate
it if your letter next year would wish me and everyone at your
Company and in this great nation, a Merry Christmas. At the very
least, it could be worded to say “Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas and
Happy Holidays.” Blessings to you and your family. Have a
very Merry Christmas.
P.S. You might
want to check out the web site called
www.grinchlist.com.
I would hate for Marriott to end up on this Grinch List, if they
haven’t already. |
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A City in Arizona Still
Celebrate Christmas
[18 Dec 2003]
I know you
cannot respond to my email and that is just fine. I just want to
express my gratitude for your website, which I read about in US News
this week. I am glad to know that I am not alone in knowing and
hating that the secularists have taken over. I am extremely
offended that even my AOL Welcome screen says "Season's Greetings".
Where can I complain? It should say Merry Christmas. I was shopping
yesterday and finally found Christmas wrapping that actually said
Merry Christmas and was not scooby-doo or The Hulk trying to look 'christmas-y'.
Christians must now search for true signs of what this "holiday"
truly means. Maybe it is good for us. It is a sure thing that I,
for one, took it for granted, when growing up, we had Christmas
vacation, the Christmas program, the Christmas party, Christmas
cookies, cards, trees, and decorations-- and NONE of these were at
the church. They were in SCHOOL!!!! The good old days; we thought
they'd last forever. I am trying to keep it secret that the town of
xxxxxx, Arizona still celebrates Christmas by lighting their
downtown park and City Hall building after the school children sing
carols (upwards of 400 children of all ages, mind you, not a tiny
showing of interested folks!) and the Christmas story is read out of
the Bible! People show up by the thousands, so it is not really a
secret. I guess I just want it kept from the ACLU and that ilk that
have robbed us. I just want to give proper gratitude to
the citizens of xxxxxx for continuing to be true to the meaning and
Spirit of Christmas! |
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Sad School Performance [17 Dec 2003] from
Clelline
It was so sad to go to our nine year old granddaughter’s performance
at her school. We heard everything about Santa Clause, reindeer,
and Jingle bells but not one word about the reason for the season:
Jesus. It was empty and depressing. The children were singing
about how fat Santa Clause is (not very nice in itself) and at the
same time they were missing out on true life and living and being
filled with joy for what wonder and awe it is to learn and realize
what God truly did for us when He sent his only son to the world,
born to die for us, that wonderful thrilling night! We live in
Fresno. Both of our granddaughters (in separate schools) know it is
not accepted to mention Jesus or the Bible in either of their
schools. They do not want to get in trouble for doing so. One
granddaughter is 9 and the other is 13. The 13 year old attends
Awanee, and I am not sure of the name of the school the 9 year old
goes to but both schools are on 1st
street between Herndon and Shaw. The nine year old got in
serious trouble for mentioning the word “Hell” one day. You would
have thought she said the worse cuss word in the whole world by her
teacher and the principal’s reactions! They were so out of line
when I met with them, in front of them both I turned to my
granddaughter and as kindly as possible but truthfully told her that
“Hell” is in fact a real place and there is nothing at all wrong in
saying the word Hell or talking about it. I told her it would only
be wrong to tell someone you want them to go there. It is a
terrible place. |
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Yours Truly [17 Dec 2003] from Santana
hi im a 13 year old child i
know that taking Christmas out of the stores is stupid leave it in
if the people who moved here from other states don't like our way of
celebrating Christmas then they should not have moved plz put the
Christmas back in our lives. |
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Capitalism is NOT censorship [17 Dec 2003] from Gregory
On the contrary: I think it's great that capitalism thrives in
America without having to bow to special interest groups such as
yourselves. It's not "censorship;" it's "free market economics!"
Merry Chri$tma$! |
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LOVE YOU *** LOVE THE SITE *** LOVE THE INTENT *** KEEP UP THE
GOOD WORK! [17 Dec 2003] from
Dave |
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Thank you [17 Dec 2003] from Judy
Just a note to say thank you for your efforts. I have been looking
for something like this to happen for some time now. We do need to
fight back. As you grow, please know there are many of us out here
willing to help. Thanks again for your time and effort. |
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Ethel M Candy [16 Dec 2003] from Erin
Thank you for your site. I have been personally boycotting some
egregious "grinches" for years. One I would really recommend adding
to the Grinch List is the Ethel M candy company (www.ethelm.com).
Although you will find the word "Christmas" on their website, all of
their suggested gifts are either "Winter" or "Holiday", and it has
been this way for years. Also, since they are a candy company, they
offer a "Spring" catalog in which they go out of their way to avoid
mentioning Easter, even though some of their gifts feature bunnies
and pastel eggs! I stopped shopping with them four or five years ago
because as a Christian I found their complete lack of
acknowledgement of Christmas and Easter disgusting. |
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Prym-Dritz [16 Dec 2003]
I work at Prym-Dritz and argued with our Communications Director
(Dianne Giancola, 203-325-3286) concerning Prym-Dritz's refusal to
acknowledge Christmas. Her response was that "she didn't want to
offend her Jewish friends." I pointed out that a 2000 Gallup poll
showed that 96% of Americans celebrate Christmas, but to no avail. |
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???? [16 Dec 2003] from Jenn
have you thought that the word christmas isn't used as much because
there are other holidays happening this time of year also? are you
an anti-semitist and a racist?? Chanukkah and Kwannza fall right
around Christmas -- i think your site is a tribute to the dominant
Christian views that our society sees as "right". before you
chastise organizations and retailers maybe you should think about
who you're leaving out by making this the Christmas season not the
holiday season. |
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Food for Thought [16 Dec 2003] from Karen
I believe people have the right to believe in what they want. They
should not have the right to take others beliefs away, just to
satisfy themselves. That is morally wrong. America has been founded
on diversity and by taking away what someone believes in is so
wrong. It is hard to put into words how I feel. I was raised in a
Jewish foster home, but my foster mother (whom I consider my mother)
always let me believe in my faith, never once did she try and take
it away from me. I learned of their faith also, I do not condemn
their beliefs. We believe what we were sometimes taught and what we
want to believe. More people should be like her, even after taking
me and my siblings into her home, she let us keep our faith. That
is a true, good person who believes that you can express and believe
in what you feel is right for you. |
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Lord & Taylor and
Nordstrom [16 Dec 2003]
You should be aware that
Lord & Taylor, formerly John Wanamaker store in Philadelphia
changed their "inherited" Christmas light, music and water show to
a holiday one removing any real Chrilstmas music and showing only
reindeer and snowmen in their light display. On the other hand,
Nordstrom in King of Prussia, Pa. had their pianist playing real
Christmas music.
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Christmas trees
shouldn't be cause for public outcry
[15 Dec 2003]
Here's a little proof not all college students are crazy.
http://www.alligator.org/edit/opinion/issues/stories/031209col2.html |
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Thanks you! [15 Dec 2003] from
Carole
Thank you for your
site--it is refreshing! Finally someone found a creative way to
put my feelings into words! I will keep this note brief since I am
sure you have thousands of e-mails to read daily. My daughter
attends a public school where the principal is Jewish. Since I
remember playing with dreidels when I was in grade school, I
welcomed the chance for her to experience someone else's
traditional celebrations. The first winter my daughter was in
school, the hallways were one continuous line of menorahs. A poor
mother accidentally called the "Secret Shop" the "Secret Santa
Shop" and was chewed out by the powers that be. When the
principal was questioned on why there is no mention of Christmas
in her school, she responded with, "They have enough of that out
there! They don't need it in here, too." So I guess my
traditions don't matter as much as someone else's! Thank you again
for all that you do. I am so sorry that people would be unkind to
you rather than just get off your site. What my mother said was
true--it is easier for someone to tear down something good rather
than aspire to that level.
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For What It's Worth [15 Dec 2003] from
Elizabeth
As a person who has celebrated Christmas all of her life, I was
intrigued when I heard about this website. But aren't you guys going
a little too far? I mean, how unfair is it of you guys to expect
these stores to have different departments for every holiday
category? I could only imagine the hassle of trying to make my way
though the Kwanza, Ramadan and Hanukah departments to get to the
Christmas department. I feel the stores have done us a favor by
having all the holidays in one big department... The Holiday Section
for *all* holidays. Makes sense to me. I mean, how unfair is it to
expect everyone to just use and appreciate our traditions and ignore
their own? If people told me I could only get my Christmas things in
a Ramadan department, I'd be a little unhappy. Some of these
holidays and traditions have been around longer than Christmas...
Longer than Christ, actually. And now that we are finally
enlightened enough to be aware and accommodating, you want to take
that away? I have my Christmas tree, my Christmas wreath, my
Christmas candles in the windows. I consider myself a good Christian
and I go to church every Sunday (I teach Sunday school, too.) But I
can't justify ignoring or suppressing other religions and their
holidays because they are different than my own. I feel very blessed
to live in a time and place where we all have the freedom to believe
and celebrate according to our own beliefs I'm sorry if my opinion
bothers or upsets any of you at Grinch List. The Grinch was a mean
spirited, closed-minded old man. I hope all of you can open your
minds and hearts in the end and be a little kinder to others at this
special time of year.
Our response ...
Thanks for your response. However, I think you have misinterpreted
our site - we will actually be adding a Q section today. But I need
to clarify some of the things that you have said in error. First,
our site is in response to the growing intolerance of one group
while at the same time promoting other groups under the auspices of
multiculturalism. In other words, marketers, public schools, company
policies, etc...have gone out of their way to promote diversity -
exaulting many different groups. However, they have also removed
references to many mainstream groups and celebrations - most notably
Christmas and Christian references. This is not debatable, it's a
fact. This site is in response to the responses we have received
from retailers, organizations that ostensibly support diversity, and
a movement supported by the ACLU and others that have said they
challenge and/or remove Christian references because it might
"offend those who are not Christian." However, they do promote the
other religions and cultures - a duplicitous double standard that
they freely admit to. Why should anyone be offended by my beliefs?!!
You mention that you don't want to walk into a store that has a
department for all celebrations. Again, this is not what is
happening or what we support. What is happening is that you can walk
into a Macys and see a "holiday" shop that includes a section for
Hanukkah, but there is no such section for Christmas. Marketers (I
am one of these) repackage and brand to fit the "holiday" theme -
items that target those who celebrate Christmas. Today, the left
wants the word Christmas and references to Christianity banned from
the public space - just read the many stories that talk about this
or go to your nearest public school. You ask why should others just
see our traditions promoted, but the point is that you do not see
are traditions referred to. Instead you can celebrate Kwanza,
Hanukkah, Ramadan, Hispanic Heritage month, etc., but nothing
relative to Christian traditions. Again, this is a fact and should
never be tolerated. Every week you hear about legal challenges to
Christian references under the guise of the First Amendment that the
ACLU and the Americans United for the Separation of Church and State
challenge. We live right outside of our nations capitol, have
contacts within the marketing, education, and government, areas - we
know what is happening - it is part of a bigger political issue that
the left has been very successful in administering - we are trying
to counter that in
our own little way. Finally, we live a few miles away from counties
that officially recognize Jewish holidays in public schools and
force all kids to take off. This is only a few miles from DC.
Christmas and Easter are not given this recognition - again within
earshot of the headquarters of many of the same organizations that
profess the separation of church and state. It is a double standard
and it is being challenged throughout the country. We are trying to
do our part. |
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From Down South [14 Dec 2003] from Karin
Please do not see this only in the light of America. We are having
the same onslaught here in South Africa. Please make your circle
wider and include us and many, many other people throughout the
world that I know are experiencing the same. May you have strength
and wisdom to carry on. God bless you.
<a follow-up on 16 Dec 2003>
Just to let you know,
I did my bit today. I went today into one of the biggest chain
stores in South Africa and heard the usual type of music. I then
called for the manager and in front of the customers I asked why
they were not piping Christmas music. He was actually pleased that
I objected. I said that we had 11 months of the year to hear the
usual music, but it was now Christmas, NOT A HOLIDAY SEASON, to
which he seemed delighted and said that he would attend to my
complaint. About an hour later I had to go back to the store and
found them piping Christmas music. Furthermore, the couple of
stores that were playing Christmas music , I, as decently as
possible but as loud as I could, thanked them. Many customers looked
at me while several smiled. I said out aloud what they felt in
their heart. One lady said that she had heard quite of a bit of
Christmas music in the shopping mall. I knew she was wrong and as
politely as possible I challenged her to go back into the mall and
observe what I said. Thank you for your good work. I have passed
your article to about 140 people on my mailing list and of which
many of them have extensive mailing lists themselves. Please keep me
in contact. God bless you. |
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Disagreement [12 Dec 2003] from Kelly
I have just recently visited your website. I am so appalled by your
so called allegations. You say you stand for appreciation of
multiculturalism, but the very reason that you are attacking these
companies contradicts what you say you stand for. "Happy Holidays"
is a politically correct phrase used by companies today because they
are trying to embrace other cultures. If you were Jewish and every
store you walked into said "Merry Christmas", how would you feel? Or
if you celebrated Kwanza and saw the same displays? Is that not
alienating people of those cultures? If you are going to "take a
stand" against something, next time, shoot for something that
actually matters. And not something that is going to make you look
like an axx in front of the whole wide world. Have a good HOLIDAY. |
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Stand Up [12 Dec 2003]
It is about time that we stand up for our heritage especially when
95% of this country celebrates Christmas. I am from New York and it
seems that Chanukah is taking over. There are religious menorahs
with the star of David in Retail and Public sites with wishes of
Happy Chanukah and Happy Holidays leaving Merry Christmas out.
I would like to let everybody know that Chanukah is a non religious
event on the Jewish calendar and Israel does not celebrate this
historical event equivalent to Christmas. Chanukah is only a
historical event. Christmas is a national, religious and historical
event and should never be equated with Chanukah. All holidays can be
celebrated, but Christmas should not be taken away and substituted
with Happy Holidays. Also when celebrating all holidays, religious
symbols should not be placed in public places such as a menorah.
This symbol for this holiday is the Dratel (sp?) as is the Christmas
tree for Christmas (not Holiday Tree). Keep up the good work
and I will surely avoid those retail stores and other organizations
on you list - Merry Christmas |
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Hate Mail
[11 Dec 2003] from Joe in New York
As a member of the media ( I work for a magazine publisher in
midtown Manhattan), I'd like to say:
WHO THE Fxxx CARES? This is just ANOTHER boring attempt by xtians to
shove their miserable fxxxing 'religion' down the throats of the
rightfully unconcerned public. Your OWN website says that 96% of
Americans celebrate
xmas....and THAT isn't good enough for you? eat shit and die god
boy.I'll take the
fact that you failed to address my accusation as tacit confession:
<full names, address, and home phone number.>
Hmm, the company also work out of your home. And interesting that
you felt compelled to change the name of your wife (mail order?) to
xxx. Is she/are you ashamed of her heritage? I'm guessing that
the real story there is that you KNOW how xtians are, and that if
her actual name xxxxxxxx were attached to your company,
it would drive away business.
Now, I'll take some interesting in viewing your records at the
Virginia Better Business Bureau. Give me a heads-up when you
dissolve your 'company' or declare bankruptcy. |
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Lighten Up
[11 Dec 2003] from Chris
You people really need to lighten up. If you actually feel offended
or threatened by some ornaments or a tree being called "holiday..."
instead of what the majority of people would call it, then you need
to take a deep breath and pull the stick out of your axx!!! I
live in Jacksonville, FL and am sickened by the disregard shown to
non-christmas celebrants. All I see anywhere, is x-mas, x-mas,x-mas.
The fact that it may not always say "x-mas" doesn't bother me - I,
as a mature adult, have the ability to infer what I want from
"holiday" trees, decorations, etc... The rest of you religious
nuts (I'm just guessing you are!) should be able to do the same and
quit wasting your time. Christmas isn't going away because of a minor
name alteration, so quit bxxching about a (let's face it) pretty
lame, and unimportant issue such as this. |
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Merry Christmas & Hooray to
you! [11 Dec 2003] from Joanne
I can't believe
there is an actual movement out there to preserve CHRISTMAS. I hope
I don't get arrested for typing that word! That's what it's coming
down to. As the old adage goes: Christmas is in your heart, pretty
soon that's the only place it will be allowed to be! Anyway,
we too were upset about everything "holiday." What does that mean
anyway? If retailers want you to shop in their stores for CHRISTMAS
gifts, then they have to create a mood for that. We started our own
little movement; however, I guess I did it in reverse. I contacted
those places and wrote a letter enclosed in a Christmas card to a
radio station that plays nothing but Christmas music from
Thanksgiving all the way through to Christmas Day, thanking them for
their "courage." All day long on their station you hear the word
Christmas, etc. |
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Support
[11 Dec 2003] from Sabra
How could it not have occurred to the merchandisers that in trying
to not offend the minority customer base that they would of
necessity have to offend the majority customer base who celebrate
Christmas. Why has the industry not figured it out yet? Because we
complacently "take it" and say nothing. I admire you taking a stand
against this persecution of Christian beliefs and I wholeheartedly
support this! |
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Thank You [11 Dec 2003] from Eileen
I'm SO GLAD to see this website! I got into a little tiff with
MY employer 2 weeks ago when they e-mailed everybody about
decorating the "holiday tree." I e-mailed back "....if you're
talking about a CHRISTMAS tree, I'd like to donate an ornament in
keeping with the "reason for the season." I took great pains to find
a beautiful statue of the Blessed Mother holding the Christ child
and i had the store make it suitable for hanging by putting a wire
around it. When I returned to work after the Thanksgiving holiday, I
found the statue sitting on my desk and was told that someone in
Administration had deemed it "too religious." TOO RELIGIOUS
for CHRISTMAS ??????? How ironic! How comical !!!! How SAD !!!
The statue has been sitting on my desk ever since and not one of
those mealy-mouth coworkers of mine has even acknowledged it.
Folks - that's the trouble with so-called "Christians." They talk a
big thing but when it comes down to putting their Christian beliefs
into action - especially at work - they scurry like little mice to
the safety of silence. No WONDER so many people hold us in contempt.
Please keep up the good work! I'm spreading the word about your
movement! |
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