War on Christmas

In the Coffee House thread Humor II the conversation has gone from posting funny things to discussion of the political correctness of saying "Merry Christmas" Yes it is, but the operating factor is that this "what you think it is" What is this email? What is the source? Walmart did indeed, suggest to its greeters to use 'holiday' instead of Christmas but nowhere could I find any source to where the corporation made them do so. And it certainly was not in response to some "leftwing nutjob". Every legitimate source I could find claimed it was "Following the lead of the Whitehouse..." It is all mute anyhow because this year they can say Merry Christmas. I have until now had the greatest respect for your posts. Here you rely on anectdotes to insult a significant number of the American people.I want to discuss this so called "War on Christmas" that comes up every year. I know a big part of it is the removal of manger scenes from public parks and such. But I suspect it is huge issue nationwide created by fundies. I would like to hear of examples and possibly refutations. I don't know where this should be promoted, Faith and belief?

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Wanda: To call you stupid would be an insult to stupid people. I've known sheep who could outwit you. I've worn dresses with higher IQs, but you think you're an intellectual, don't you, ape?
Otto: Apes don't read philosophy.
Wanda: Yes they do, Otto, they just don't understand it.
"A Fish Called Wanda"

Thank you Omni for that report. And thank you for reminding me of one of my favorite Arlo songs! For those unfamiliar: ABE: Does anyone else think it is time for Arlo to update his 'Presidential Rag' for the current administration?Edited by Lithodid-Man, : To add a commentEdited by Lithodid-Man, : No reason given.

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Wanda: To call you stupid would be an insult to stupid people. I've known sheep who could outwit you. I've worn dresses with higher IQs, but you think you're an intellectual, don't you, ape?
Otto: Apes don't read philosophy.
Wanda: Yes they do, Otto, they just don't understand it.
"A Fish Called Wanda"

I wish you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas! And a happy new year. One of the most wonderful experiences I had in Thailand was celebrating the western New Year with a Muslim Thai, who talked on and on about how in his country Buddhists, Muslims, Christians, Jews and all other religions enjoyed harmony by each celebrating each other's holidays in the appropriate way. "It is the the Thai way" he said.So my Christmas wish, may all of us celebrate the holidays in the Thai way. Everywhere. Merry Christmas, EvC forum!