December 2006
Brits reject secularising Christmas
The vast majority of Britons oppose moves to secularize Christmas, according to a new poll.
The survey found that 80% believe celebrating the birth of Christ remains an important part of the festival.
The study follows a string of high-profile media reports of apparent attempts to rebrand Christmas on secular lines as a "winter" celebration.
December 2005
Bethlehem Hopes for Upswing in Christmas Tourism
Tourists and pilgrims are slowly returning to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, after years of staying away from the West Bank city, officials and residents said. However, some are concerned that Israel's security barrier and a brand new crossing terminal might curb that trend.
Christian Carnival: Christmas Edition 2005
It was the week before Christmas and I was using my mouse while surfing the web to buy a new house. My apartment was placed on an ad-space with care with the hopes that some buyer would pay something fair when upon reading an article at Jeremy’s site I was reminded that I was hosting the Carnival tonight!
Lawsuit challenges Christmas-music ban
A parent is challenging a New Jersey school district's ban on Christmas music with a lawsuit that has reached a federal appeals court.
Jackie Mason to defend Christmas
Representing a Jewish organization that defends Christians, comedian Jackie Mason will ride down New York City's 5th Avenue today to highlight the "war on Christmas."
Mason is a founding member of Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation, or JAACD, the organization sponsoring the event. According to a statement from the group, the entertainer will ride in a 15-foot Ford Excursion with banners proclaiming, "Jews for 'It's OK To Say Merry Christmas.'"
And for the Dems… A Lump of Coal
In addition to celebrating the birth of our Savior, Christmas is also a time when "nice" children eagerly await a gift in their stocking. On the other hand, those who are "naughty" are told that only a lump of coal awaits them. In politics, this practice would yield record profits for the coal industry as the Democrats have set new standards in obstruction, attacks, and rhetoric.
'Silent Night' secularized
School changes beloved Christmas carol to 'Cold in the Night' with all new lyrics
For a performance in its "winter program," a Wisconsin elementary school has changed the beloved Christmas carol "Silent Night," calling the song "Cold in the Night" and secularizing the lyrics.
1
(7 marks)
