Which political party supports christmas?

[Jarnhamar]

Which political party in Canada supports Canadians celebrating Christmas and not treating it like a big guilty secret?

I never paid much attention to all the lamenting about Merry Christmas vs Happy holidays arguments  facebook is full of those silly "This is Canada we celebrate Christmas if you don't like it leave, if you like this repost!" updates.

I figured people were over reacting.

Apparently not. My daughters school Christmas party was canceled in line with the whole celebrating Christmas isn't fair to, I don't know, people who find it offensive? Freedom haters? The douchbags at the school didn't even call all the parents to let them know so some of us showed up with little boys and girls all dressed up excited for their Christmas party only to find locked doors.

That's fine. Christmas is evil. I think the gov't should pass something that says we will not recognize ANY religious holiday, no allow for special treatment in any way shape or form.

 

[GAP]

well, there goes the Christmas and Easter (although this one has already moved to a constant - Last Week of March Break) breaks.

Basically, that would be bowing to those with other agendas' .....just elect politicians who will uphold some of the basic traditions.....if they don't, remind people come the next campaign.....

 

[a_majoor]

One of my city councilors showed some real spine a few Christmas' ago on the community TV station. Told by the director to say "Happy Holiday" for all the usual reasons (and following the other councilors), he simply turned to the camera and wished all his constituents "Merry Christmas". (Oddly, he hasn't been invited back...)

None of my friends are offended when I wish them Merry Christmas (although one will always wryly reply with a "Happy Hanuka"), the accept it in the spirit in which it is given, and I am more than happy to receive a "Happy Hanuka" or best wishes for Eid and Diwali (to round out my particular group of friends).

You know there is more than the "don't want to offend" behind the political and PC natterings when only Christmas and Christian festivals are off limits, but it is still acceptable to acknowledge other religious holidays. I just continue to tell everyone Merry Christmas, and if they have a problem with that, then it is their affair.

 

[Sythen]

http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/straighttalk/archives/2011/12/20111224-133513.html

My favorite line from this article

I've never understood busy-body bureaucrats and officious officials who want to ban the symbols of Christmas at this time of year for the sake of not offending "religious minorities."

Um, which religious minorities? Be specific and don't claim to speak for me or all sorts of other folks who aren't Christians.

 

[richardbeckqq]

Merry Christmass fix n the home stead if ya get a chance watch the movie  faith,fraud & minamimwadge?

 

[Jarnhamar]

It all seems ridiculous to me.

How do you explain to a 6 year old that she is supposed to respect the culture and tradition of other Canadians and immigrants who are different BUT she can't have a "christmas party" because it's offensive or rude or whatever.

Gap that's fine, we can have mandatory winter break in lieu of Christmas break.  No idea what to call Easter.  April brake? Or make Easter the new  April fools day. (Thought I was dead didn't you, fooled you!).
I wonder if retailers will take a hit, happy holidays (tm) probably doesn't have the same appeal that Christmas does

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Maybe it's just here, but this year, both the wife and I noticed a large number of ethnicities, and by extention religions, saying "It's OK to say Merry Christmas" when they were greeted with, or wished, Happy Holidays. Some were quite adamant about saying Merry Christmas.

Perhaps all types of people are tired of the stupid arguments and snivelling PC police that try to ensure everyone follows their whiny, no balls rules for inclusion. Maybe the pendulum has reached it's left apex is is swinging back towards normalcy. Perhaps self righteous do gooders are finally reaching the irrelevancy they so richly deserve.

 

[ModlrMike]

Certainly a purely personal sample, but my "ethnic minority" friends and coworkers are quite content to wish me a Merry Christmas, and find it both curious and insulting that we would suppress our observances so as not to insult them. On the contrary, they only expect that in return for their awareness of our holiday, we show some sensitivity to them when it's their turn. In short, the self appointed custodians of other people's feelings do not speak for the people they purport to. Quite the opposite, they cause offence on both sides of the issue. One does not show consideration for anothers' beliefs by denigrating or diminishing one's own.

 

[Rifleman62]

From SDA: http://www.smalldeadanimals.com/archives/018672.html

Bifurcated Greetings for Parallel Worlds

In the interest of inclusivity, let us together offer Greetings of the Season to everyone:

To All Our Leftist, Politically Correct Friends:

Please accept with no obligation, implied or explicit, our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the summer/winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. We also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2012, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make Canada and the United States great nations. Not to imply that these two countries are necessarily greater than any other country in the world. Also, this wish is made without regard to the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishee.

To Everyone Else:

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

[Haggis]

When I was a unit RSM, I attended a public event with the CO which was also attended by local religious leaders, including the local Imam.  The event was in December, so, after a short chat, I parted ways with him saying "nice to see you again, Merry Christmas".  His reply:  "Thank you, same to you."  Clearly, he was not offended and did not declare jihad on me.

No big deal.

Politicians, educators and public administrators have to realize that Canada was founded by people who recognize and celebrate Christmas.  They also have to grow a set of cojones and be ready for the backlash and criticism from the VERY SMALL minority who (quite obviously) have an agenda of false inclusiveness for political gain and stand up for those beliefs on which Canada was born.

 

[Hawk]

I'm in Halifax, and it appears to me that this city refuses to be PC when it comes to Christmas. Buses aren't displaying Not in Service signs, but Merry Christmas on the front of the bus instead. Merry Christmas is on signs, not just the ones in front of Christian churches, but in store front windows, at least everywhere I've been. Even at the Tai Chi association, where we have a shrine to 3 Eastern Deities, after our class last week, there were hugs and wishes all around of Merry Christmas. I expected this to be so different when I moved to Halifax, with all the foreign students here to go to University.

A very good friend of mine is Jewish, a lovely woman and I treasure her friendship. Every year she wishes me, and the rest of our friends, Merry Christmas, and we never fail to wish her Happy Hanukkah. The feeling of all of us, is that we don't take anything away from ourselves by giving the appropriate greeting to the other.

Is this so difficult a concept to understand?

Hawk

 

[mariomike]

A very good friend of mine is Jewish, a lovely woman and I treasure her friendship. Every year she wishes me, and the rest of our friends, Merry Christmas, and we never fail to wish her Happy Hanukkah. The feeling of all of us, is that we don't take anything away from ourselves by giving the appropriate greeting to the other.

Is this so difficult a concept to understand?

Hawk

Well said.
I don't know about the politics, but my wife is Jewish. She wishes everyone a "Merry Christmas", and is sincere about it.