The War on ChristmasThe Daily Show's take on the so called "War on Christmas" (must have Quicktime installed). 'Tis the season to be cynical.
Some things to think about: Are Christians being persecuted by the 'secularization' of X-mas (directly or indirectly)? Should Christians take exception to the phrases "Happy Holidays" or "Season's Greetings"? What is the point of Christmas anyway? Why is this time of year so significant in our culture and from where is this significance derived? What should our expectations be surrounding this holiday?
posted by Andrew at 8.12.05
2 Comments:
I don't think Christians are being persecuted. But anyway, I find a bit annoying that a religious celebration is used to make people spend money. It would be best if they invented some completely not religion-related money-spending holiday (you might said the thing is already being done, but I don't think it's done enough). Could be that they don't think people would support something evident?
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Thanks for the comment Niha. If my Spanish was any good, I'd read your blog ("Histories of a Rare Girl") too!
I agree that turning a religious celebration into an excuse to buy more is totally missing the point, but I don't think the solution is to create more 'buy lots of stuff' holidays.
The important question for me is, "What is the meaning of the Christmas holiday and how should that affect what we as a society do at this time of year?"
Thursday, December 08, 2005
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