Christmas - A Call to Downplay Christmas - Has Political Correctness Gone Mad?
There is a new trend in political correctness in relation to Christmas.
Around the world there are calls to down play Christmas so not to offend other denominations.
However has it gone too far?
In Australia the Prime Minister, Mr John Howard has advocated publicly for shopping centers to restore nativity scenes. Many centers have removed them in fear of being targeted by other religions as being offensive in the now multicultural society.
Christmas has a strong heritage in Australia, America and many other countries around the world and is a
strong part of the cultural history in these lands. Today arguments have surfaced all over the world calling for Christmas to be banned from public places in order not to offend people of other faiths or non-believers.
There are many who now believe Christmas should be down-played.
It was recently reported on the television in Australia that one school Principal wrote a letter of apology to one angry parent after the word "Christmas" appeared in the school newsletter. Other schools have stopped singing Christmas carols while others have no Christmas displays so not to offend other denominations. Where is the democracy and right to free speech with all this fear being relayed about a long lived community event?
Australian's shouldn't have to apologize for their heritage or celebrations. It's part of Australia's history and culture and it's the countries principal faith. Political correctness does not need to go mad! After all Christmas is a time where the community and all people of all faiths are invited to come together in joyous celebrations.
In Australia the Prime Minister, Mr Howard has come out in strong defense passionately upholding the right for religion at Christmas saying it's part of the Australian way of life.
Australian's have a long history of celebrating Christmas which includes a live telecast of ?Carols by Candlelight' seen throughout the nation as one of the most popular and joyous television events of the year.
In the USA The White House has on it's site the reading of Christmas stories by political figures and partners upholding and celebrating demonstratively the support of Christmas.
Long live Christmas and let's remember its real meaning. It's a time to forget our differences and find common ground. A time to display the symbolic meaning of Christmas: unity, peace, forgiveness, love, celebration of life and the extended hand of friendship to all in our community.
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Dear Santa: Christmas Sucks!
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Bramsar Records announces the release date of November 1, 2003 for the Christmas CD "Tiny Angels - Songs Of Christmas Joy".
Celebrate this Christmas season with the "Tiny Angels - Songs of Christmas Joy" Christmas CD.
These 10 wonderful Christmas songs have the potential to be Christmas favorites for years to come.
With writers from around the United States, Canada and Sweden you will find a variety of songs that will fill your heart with the fun and joys of the Christmas season. Independent songwriters from around the world exhibit songwriting talents that rival the top songwriters in the music industry.
The themes in all of these songs depict a special moment at Christmas time that we hope everyone will relate to.This Christmas CD has something for everyone.
The title track, "Tiny Angels", starts the CD with a heartfelt ballad about a little girl wanting her daddy to tell her a bedtime story on Christmas Eve.
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FrogPad launches into the Bluetooth whirlwind and takes a giant leap into the consumer wireless world
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