December 01, 2005

The War On Christmas rages on. Check out the full page ad in today's Washington Times from StopTheACLU.

While many retailers — including Kmart, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart and Walgreens — have abolished use of the term “Christmas” at many of their stores, The American Family Association (AFA) reports that Lowe’s has adopted a pro-Christmas ruling. Lowe’s stores will begin advertising “Christmas trees” instead of the previous “holiday trees.” It may sound like an insignificant victory, but I see it as important. There’s simply no need to ban Christmas in America. And if retailers determine that Christmas isn’t for them, then they can expect to lose the support of many Americans.
[Rev. Jerry Falwell - Fawell Confidential - 12-01-05]

There's a very secret plan. And it's a plan that nobody's going to tell you, "Well, we want to diminish Christian philosophy in the U.S.A. because we want X, Y, and Z." They'll never ever say that. But I'm kind of surprised they went after Christmas because it's such an emotional issue.
[Bill O'Reilly - The Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly - 11-28-05]

VICTORY! It appears that our campaign has been a success. Earlier today FNC changed the “Holiday Tree” on their store to Christmas Tree. We are not going to boycott FOX News, and we are very excited that they have decided to stand with Christmas.
[FOX News Holiday Hypocrisy - StopTheACLU - 11-30-05]

The White House’s 2005 holiday card is just out, and it doesn’t mention the word “Christmas” once. The card, mailed under the auspices of the Republican National Committee and signed by the president and his wife, reads, “With best wishes for a holiday season of hope and happiness 2005.” It also includes a passage from the Old Testament Book of Psalms.
[Have President Bush, First Lady And Republican National Committee Joined 'War On Christmas'? - Americans United - 11-30-05]

Hastert, R-Ill., in a letter to the Architect of the Capitol, recommended that the annual Capitol Holiday Tree, as it has been called the past several years, be renamed the Capitol Christmas Tree.

"I strongly urge that we return to this tradition and join the White House, countless other public institutions and millions of American families in celebrating the holiday season with a Christmas tree," Hastert wrote to Architect Alan Hantman.
[Hastert Wants 'Christmas,' Tree Together - Reuters - 11-29-05]