Bah-Humbug . . . Retailers!

Kaye Grogan

The anti-Christmas groups are gearing up again to oppose the display of nativity scenes in public
and the singing of Christmas Carols.

And not to be outdone--there are several retailers who have joined the fight against Christmas, and in the process have become somewhat anomic.

Evidently, some retailers in the country must be suffering from Amnesia or taking some really bad advice. I suspect the latter is right on the money.

When will corporate America realize that they are way off base, when they concentrate solely on trying to appease 20 percent of the population–expecting 85 percent to just sit idly by, while they play their little “inclusive” games?

Many foreigners find it offensive to hear somebody say: “MERRY CHRISTMAS!” Well, there is an easy solution to that–they can go back to their own country and celebrate whatever they celebrate over there. I am sure they won’t be missed. I would like to see how far Americans would get, if they migrated to other countries and tried to interfere with their traditions.

This is AMERICA! –not Mexico, China, Japan or the middle east, etc. If you want to be inclusive then get on the American band wagon and accept our traditions.

Americans are getting fed up with being treated like sojourners in their own country, and I see an uprising brewing.

The misguided people who came up with the notion that we must be politically correct, really messed the system up. Besides, it’s hard to be politically correct considering how many unqualified politicians are being sent to Washington.

There are many Americans, (especially Christians) poised to boycott the anti-Christmas retail stores during the Christmas season. I can’t say I’ll feel sorry for their declining profits, because they put the noose around their own neck.

Big retailers like Wal-Mart and Target, should know by now--it’s suicide to alienate the Christians. And when they summate their after Thanksgiving sales –they will be BAH-HUMBUGS for sure!

Like it or not: Jesus is the Reason for the Season! Without His birth, there would have never been a first Christmas. Every single tradition related to Christmas represents something to do with Christ. Before St. Nicholas became Santa Claus–he was a jolly fellow who went about doing good, giving to the poor and he was considered to be a real saint. The lights on Christmas trees represent Jesus “the light of the world.” Wreaths represent Christ’s never ending love. A garland wrapped around a tree represents Mary wrapping her arms around Baby Jesus. Every decoration is symbolic of Christ’s birth.

Now you should be able to see why the ACLU, atheists, and agnostics want to eventually abolish the religious symbolism of Christmas and replace it with their anti-religious holidays. In other words: these groups want the majority to be silent, as they dictate to them what they can and can’t do.

These groups would have never progressed to the extent they have, if congress had stepped in banning them from interfering with religious freedoms. To expect a country to give up its heritage is not only selfish–it is also evil.

Just the mentioned of Christ’s name to anti-God groups is like sticking garlic in the face of a vampire to repel it. Yeah, I know that vampires don’t really exist, so don’t get bent out-of-shape!

People of faith are awakening from their long, deep sleep. And as they begin to realize how religion is being “unfairly” attacked-- they are poised to take America back as the “Army of God” gains momentum.

No, it is not politically correct to sit idly by, as fundamental rights melt away faster than an ice cube in Hades.

Many people wonder what our forefathers would do, if they were alive today –seeing the “ungodly” pathway our nation has been forced to walk down lately.

These great men and women would have never allowed the country to get into this “godless” mess in the first place. And those in opposition of Christmas in favor of Happy Holidays would probably be forced into exile.

The writing on the wall was easy to read several years ago, as a big X replaced Christ in Christmas on many advertising boards. Usually, most things happen gradually, oftentimes covering up real motives until they make it from the back door to the front. But it was obvious the big X was an attempt to start the ball rolling to eliminate Christ and make Christmas more secular.

This year I will spend my money purchasing Christmas gifts in retail stores that observe Christmas by the old traditional standards. And to the others all I can say is: Bah--Humbugs!

And that’s just my opinion!

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Kaye Grogan is a freelance writer who lives in Virginia. She writes, produces, and hosts a daily commentary called “Viewpoint” on her local radio station. She has written op-eds and articles for the Daily Republican newspaper. She also writes editorials for online newspapers and local papers. Kaye has many published poems, one published book, and has been featured in a popular woman’s national magazine. She is currently working on two books for children. Her hobbies include photography and she has won photo contests all over the world.

kayeg@adelphia.net