Hey, It's the Solstice Buying Season

[Torog]

Hey, It's the Solstice Buying Season By: Bill O'Reilly for BillOReilly.com
Thursday, Dec 01, 2005

Corporate America should get down on its knees and thank God that the baby Jesus was born two thousand plus years ago. Okay, how many people did I offend with that first sentence? Let's see, I mentioned praying to God, the baby Jesus, and even hinted at the celebration of Christmas. Totally out of line, don't you think?

The federal holiday of Christmas is once again under siege this year by secular forces that want to wipe out any public display of America's Judeo-Christian traditions. And what a problematic situation this has become, especially for big business. Sears and Kmart will absolutely not mention the word "Christmas" in advertising this year. Wal-Mart will not either, along with scores of other retail stores. The reason these operations give for avoiding the C-word is that they don't want to offend anyone by mentioning a holiday they might not celebrate. These stores believe the greeting "Happy Holidays" is more "inclusive," although I'm sure there are some Americans who don't believe in any holidays, so what about them?

Frankly, the executives who have banished Christmas from their advertising are insane. By doing that, they are offending tens of millions of traditional Americans who respect the Christmas season and want it called exactly what it is - Christmas.

Back in 1870, President U.S. Grant signed a law making Christmas a holiday for all American citizens. That's why you have the day off. That's why no mail is delivered. Santa is the only designated delivery guy on December 25. Can I say Santa? Is that inclusive?

There is a huge backlash brewing on this Christmas deal. Judging from reaction to my reporting on television and radio, millions of Americans have had enough of denigrating the birth of Jesus. The holiday honors peace and generosity in the name of a great philosopher who has had a tremendous influence on the USA. Eighty-five percent of Americans call themselves Christians and believe me, many of them are not happy with "Happy Holidays" as the imposed greeting of the season.

Federated Department Stores (that's Macys, Bloomingdales and others) learned its lesson last year when it pushed the "Merry Christmas" greeting out the door and sales suffered. This year Federated is back in the Christmas spirit, so to speak, using "Merry Christmas" along with other seasonal greetings to advertise stuff.

It's all so blatantly dumb. All these corporate geniuses have to do is incorporate all the greetings into the store brochures and displays. Most Christians are more than happy to acknowledge Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Happy Winter Time or whatever. Use them all, and to all a good night. But no. The incredibly dense grinches that run many American companies are so infected with political correctness, so afraid somebody might complain about the word 'Christmas,' that they throw the baby Jesus out with the bathwater. Well, humbug. You do that - I'm shopping elsewhere. Three wise men once came bearing gifts to honor a baby who would grow up to bring a great message to the world. If corporate chieftains are not wise enough to honor that message as well, they don't deserve any Christmas cheer. Simple as that.

Torog Reviewed by Torog on 12-05-2005. Hey, It's the Solstice Buying Season Hey, It's the Solstice Buying Season By: Bill O'Reilly for BillOReilly.com Thursday, Dec 01, 2005 Corporate America should get down on its knees and thank God that the baby Jesus was born two thousand plus years ago. Okay, how many people did I offend with that first sentence? Let's see, I mentioned praying to God, the baby Jesus, and even hinted at the celebration of Christmas. Totally out of line, don't you think? The federal holiday of Christmas is once again under siege this year Rating: 5

[Torog]

Howdy Y'all,

I like watching the Extreme Make-over for houses on ABC,but it is sponsored by Sears and I think it's time to send em an email telling them that I won't be watching anymore as long as Sears is attacking Christmas along with the pc crowd. I can only hope and pray-that millions of Christians will show all of those who are trying to attack Christmas,that they won't be shopping at their stores.

There are over 700 lawyers waiting in the wings,to defend anyone who has a problem with anti-Christmas,anti-Christian attempts to ban Christmas and Christian expressions of Christmas..so far,they have won every battle against everyone who's gone against them in court,and many are being settled out of court.

It's time to do battle with the pc crowd over this one-we are winning and will be victorious if we continue to fight and show no quarter !

Have a good one ...

[F L E S H]

Torog, it isn't really about anti-Christianity, because as you've pointed out, I'm as anti-Christian as they come, yet I still think that this ultra-pc trend of changing everything's name is just silly, absurd, and stupid. Christmas is Christmas, it's the reason there's a holiday in the first place.

Westerners have become so afraid to offend other people, yet offending their own people seems just fine. I'm with you brother! Fight on!

[lemonboy]

Torog: After you're done with ABC you can lobby to have everyone unwilling to make use of the Proper American Christian Holiday Greeting (zieg heil!) barred from the swing set during recess.

Bill O'Reilly. What a fair and level headed member of the journalistic community.

[Psycho4Bud]

All this crap has gotten way out of line in order to appease some minority groups. Can't have stores saying Happy Hollidays, In God We Trust on our currency, school prayer optional.....when does it stop?

Ya know, I turn on the comedy channel and almost every black entertainer has the same bullshit act with honky this and "N" that....even in this post I'm afraid to even type the damn word but its o.k. for blacks to use it...why? What do you think would happen if a white dudes complete act was based on this sort of language? He'd be hung on hate crimes! I.E. Tholiak!

LETS KEEP SANTA CLAUSE OUT OF THE REACH OF THE MINORITY OPINION! Damn, Santa brought presents to ALL the good girls and boys...not just the Christian ones! People should think of their children for a change over their own personal political agenda!! :thumbsup:

[WalkaWalka]

Christians don't own christmas its for everyone and since when has there been any religious affilation in advertising.
But would it be so fucking horrible to allow other religions federal holidays of their own?

[Psycho4Bud]

Christians don't own christmas its for everyone and since when has there been any religious affilation in advertising.
But would it be so fucking horrible to allow other religions federal holidays of their own?

Actually if you follow a certain faith that doesn't have the "recognized" holidays, they still have to give you the same time off, etc...

I used to work with this dude that was a Seventh Day Advents..or whatever they call themselves....but he had to be home by sunset on Friday and couldn't work again until I believe sunrise on Sunday.

[pisshead]

before it's illegal...

CHRISTMAS!

[Breukelen advocaat]

Happy Winter Solstice!

[Psycho4Bud]

Merry X-mas and a Happy New Year!!: