(1) Consumer goods are an important part of celebrating Christmas. Without explicitly Christmas-themed marketing by retail stores, we could lose our entire Christmas-centered way of life.
(2) I believe Christmas is about more than buying gifts and material wealth: it is a time to remember to love and be charitable to our fellow human beings.
(3) So go see “The Nativity Story,” a new film about Christmas from New Line Cinemas, a Time Warner Company!
Somebody get this guy a corncob pipe and a front porch.
“In the pursuit of being politically correct, I believe we have sold out to a neutered nativity — taking no sides to the slow elimination of ''Christmas'' in retail and culture.
Just say 'Merry Christmas!'
Of course I'm not against December commerce, just the overcompensation of sensitivity that leads to Christmas compromise.
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If we don't stop the decline of Christmas language now, imagine what the yuletide will be like in a few years: full of ''holiday'' trees, ''holiday'' gifts, ''holiday'' wreaths, ''holiday'' dinners, ''holiday'' music, and ''holiday'' church services. Come to think of it: we're almost there!
It's time to just say ''Merry Christmas!'' Or there will be nothing merry about it for our children and grandchildren.
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Most of all, I still believe what mom taught me: the heart of Christmas is found in a stable not in a store.
No business can take away that fact from any of us.
(One of the best ways you and your family can be refreshed about the true meaning of Christmas this season is by seeing the new family-friendly movie, ''The Nativity Story,'' opening in 3,000 theaters nationwide this Friday, Dec. 1. I recommend it highly!)”
[via Sadly, No!]
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