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53 Responses to “Support Christmas — Sign The Petition”

1. Amy Proctor Says:
   November 29th, 2005 at 7:17 pm

   Awesome! I’m signing.

2. bill arseniu Says:
   November 30th, 2005 at 6:43 am

   merry christmas
   stand up and be proud
   all religions
   that includes christians

3. Tapscott's Copy Desk Says:
   November 30th, 2005 at 2:52 pm

   Is Saying “Merry Christmas” Revolting?

   California Conservative is doing something about it, including a letter you can sign and send to retailers everywhere asking them to stop caving into the Speech Nazis - who likely represent about .000001% of the public on this issue - and restore the…

4. jngriffith Says:
   November 30th, 2005 at 4:31 pm

   Thanks for a fine letter. But you are too kind. I propose a boycott, such as that against Target/Walmart over the censoring of the Salvation Army in 2004. It worked; our local Walmart has let the Army back this year. If a store can’t honor Christmas, what’s the point in a gift chosen from them? you offend, you lose.

5. The Irate Nation Says:
   November 30th, 2005 at 5:56 pm

   PRO CHRISTMAS

   Are you afraid, ashamed of anyone or yourself saying MERRY CHRISTMAS.. Most would answer no. Infact the atheist would like all to believe Christmas is evil and has no place as a holiday. Well Im going to say Merry CHRISTmas until I die. Join
   Please …

6. Virginia Tapscott Says:
   December 1st, 2005 at 5:12 am

   Here’s my support for Christmas!

7. Jodi from Palmdale Says:
   December 1st, 2005 at 3:10 pm

   Wow i didnt know WalMart didnt let the Salvation Army in 2004 but they were at all 4 of our WalMarts and our Sams Club. But anyways i am an Atheist however i have no problem with the Christmas issue. I even signed the petition. I celebrate Christmas just not for the religious aspect. I dont believe in removing God from things because they have always been there i understand what this country was founded on. I say keep up the fight to keep Christmas alive

8. Myopic Zeal :: Merry Christmas, ACLU! :: December :: 2005 Says:
   December 1st, 2005 at 7:02 pm

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9. Matt Says:
   December 1st, 2005 at 8:18 pm

   Frankly, I think all of this Christmas scare is being blown out of proportion. I’m a liberal but I celebrate Christmas as do almost every liberal I know [except the Jewish ones]. I think it’s a bogeyman fear. This is a Christian country. Christmas will not just disappear. More importantly the biggest problem I see with Christmas is that it is a capitalist holiday more than a religious one. Most people care only about the gifts they will get.

10. George Krauss Says:
    December 2nd, 2005 at 12:53 am

    First I direct my comments to Jodi from Palmdale. I am proud that you have made your comments like a mature adult that relizes what Christmas , and this nations founding is all about and I thank you. Next I agree with Matt. All to many people and Merchants have turned Christmas into a commercial time to save their bottom line. In some years past, if not most of them, if it weren’t for Christmas..their bottom line would be in the sewer. The Two things that made me very sad was that a Huge chain store would chase the “Bell Ringing Santas from the front of their stores and proceeded to later fire an employee for having slipped and wished a customer “Merry Christmas” because the customer did so first…out of auto reflex. Until these big shots who think they hold all the cards and customers will rush to them if they continue this anti-Christmas ban..got news for them. Many people have done as I, my “BIG” family and several friends alone have shopped “ONLY” at small stores and found ourselves hearing Christmas Carols and Merry Christmas Greetings…What a Refreshing feeling. We felt a good feeling and when one has good feelings they spend more, which I feel is a big mistake as it only contributes to the commercialism attached to Christmas for all too long. A gift or two from the heart should suffice. I could care less if I get anything..I give to those in need especially little children and visit Nursing homes to visit with the lonely and those left there by their so-called children whom hardly ever visit them. Giving to others doesn’t mean buying expensive and many gifts..it’s just giving of one’s self to those who need it that counts. I feel good with that. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

11. George Krauss Says:
    December 2nd, 2005 at 1:02 am

    Oh Jodi, about he Salvation Army…it was the Target store CHain that banned the Santas. WalMert invited the Santas to their stores and donated to them. This year WalMart increased their donations…but they will nor permit thier employees to wish anyone “Merry Christmas” To me it the spirit of good will towards all men that as it has been said; “Every day should be like Christmas”

12. Witch King Says:
    December 2nd, 2005 at 7:04 am

    Well then, alongside the ACLU, I would suggest the Christmas crowd begin attacking the White House. Mr. and Mrs Bush, the current occupants of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue sent THIS card out this year:

    “best wishes for a holiday season of hope and happiness.”

    NO Mention of Christmas, only HOLIDAY so I’m SURE the Christmas is being marginalized crowd will take up the attack on the President and his wife am I right?

    I won’t hold my breath….

13. California Conservative Says:
    December 2nd, 2005 at 9:08 am

    Witch,

    Admittedly, we were a little disappointed by not seeing a “Merry Christmas” on the card.

    But you left out what appears written right below the card’s gilded President seal.

    The Lord is my strength and my shield;
    In him my heart trusts;
    So I am helped, and my heart exults,
    And with my song I give thanks to Him.”
    Psalm 28:7 (RSV)

    After that, the reference to “holiday season” was taken in context.

    Merry Christmas!

14. Jodi from Palmdale Says:
    December 2nd, 2005 at 9:23 am

    Touche California Conservative. The Card did say holiday instead of Xmas however i agree it had the God reference so it changes the dynamics of things. I also want to point out that the White House has a CHRISTMAS tree not a Holiday tree. We have a place here that says happy holidays instead of MErry Christmas however they also say God Bless you in the same sentence so i find it interesting. And i am not offended when people say God bless you to me and i am an Atheist. Everyone is entitled to believe or not believe and i have no right to silence someone who believes. I for one say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. and Thanks George for pointing out the Target issue. I was gonna post about that today i didnt think it was Walmart. And as for saying MErry Christmas our Walmarts the employess say MErry Christmas at least some of them do. I have shoppped since Thanksgiving at 4 different Walmarts and been told Merry Christmas as well as Happy Holidays at all of them.

15. California Conservative » Jews For Christmas Says:
    December 2nd, 2005 at 9:12 pm

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16. bardseyeview Says:
    December 3rd, 2005 at 7:05 am

    Shakespeare, Religion and Domestic Peace

    If there is one key distinction between the relative domestic tranquility America is experiencing, it is in our spirituality, which is broadly Christian. Henry VIII:

    “Heaven is above all yet; there sits a judge
    That no king can corrupt.”

17. Sue Brenton Says:
    December 4th, 2005 at 6:17 am

    We have no one to blame but ourselves if we continue to moan and groan among each other and do not take a stand on this and stop allowing others to rob us of the Christmas holiday and spirit.

    Merry Christmas!!!!

18. Misunderestimated Germans Says:
    December 4th, 2005 at 1:17 pm

    We wish you a merry Christmas…

    Jesus says unto us, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you! — So, let’s conform to Jesus’ will and cheer up the ACLU staff, send &#…

19. Misunderestimated Germans » Blog Archive » We wish you a merry Christmas… Says:
    December 4th, 2005 at 1:42 pm

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20. Don Surber Says:
    December 7th, 2005 at 1:10 pm

    Reagan’s 1986 Card

    Reagan’s 1986 Card:
    The President and Mrs. Reagan extend to you their warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and a happy new year.
    Now what’s this nonsense about the Bush card not being good enough for someome at the WorldNetDaily.com?

21. Katie Says:
    December 7th, 2005 at 2:40 pm

    Even though I’m not a Christian, I believe that the holiday christmas should be left alone.. its a tradition… some traditions are good… and its a time for people to take a break and smile for once in their busy little lifes.

22. freedom folks Says:
    December 7th, 2005 at 6:11 pm

    Merry Christmas, ACLU

    Remember a couple of days ago when Kevin McCullough suggested we all send Christmas cards to the ACLU?

23. Carole Says:
    December 24th, 2005 at 12:37 am

    Christmas is above all else a holy day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, and as a Christian, I find it offensive that the secular humanist are trying to take our holiday away from us, and Christmas has been sanitized in schools and public squares, in malls and parades where Santa’s OK, Jesus Christ is NOT. “Jingle Bells” rocks, but forget about “Silent Night.” What’s next…calling the Christ Child…”The Winter Infant?”
    Some hope to assure the nation that it’s all right to say “Merry Christmas,” but some will only say “Happy Holiday.” I would like to say, I am a champion of, live Nativity scenes, Christmas trees, greeting cards and salutations offering compelling evidence that December 25th is still a religious holiday — not a violation of separation of church and state.

24. Damian Says:
    July 5th, 2006 at 10:52 pm

    I believe the way you phrase this that you think it is just atheist who are opposing this, what about the thousands of other religions that DO exist and do live in America? Why do jews have to listen to your beleifs but you are unwilling to hear anythign they have to say, calling them *nazis* for even considering not wanting a limit everyones holiday into a chance for christans to push there ideals onto everyone.

25. Frank Snow Says:
    December 13th, 2006 at 11:56 am

    I am a secular humanist and I personally hate Christmas with all of my heart and soul and fully intend to do all I can to take part in our wonderful War on Christmas. Christmas, and Christians in general are my sworn enemies and I will do all I can to remove their curse from this world.

    We are coming, Christmas will die by our hands.

26. California Conservative Says:
    December 13th, 2006 at 12:00 pm

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, to you, too!

    May your tolerance be repaid in-kind and manyfold…

    Ho ho!

27. Fred Says:
    December 31st, 2006 at 9:15 pm

    I only wish my only, or my biggest problem in life was that someone didn’t say “Merry Christmas” and instead wished me a “Happy Holiday”. Anyone who is concerned by this issue to the point where they are signing petitions really needs to focus their attention on solving a real problem.

28. Jesus Says:
    March 9th, 2007 at 1:11 pm

    It is blasphemous to give each other expensive gifts in celebration of my birthday. Did you not read and understand the scripture? You are perverting everything I spoke about by engaging in consumeristic gluttony in my name.

    Shame on you. Praise to those who recognize Christmas for the evil that it is.

29. Jim Celestino Says:
    March 12th, 2007 at 6:44 pm

    Christmas is above all else a holy day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, and as a Christian, I find it offensive that the secular humanist are trying to take our holiday away from us, and Christmas has been sanitized in schools and public squares, in malls and parades where Santa’s OK, Jesus Christ is NOT. “Jingle Bells” rocks, but forget about “Silent Night.” What’s next…calling the Christ Child…”The Winter Infant?”
    Some hope to assure the nation that it’s all right to say “Merry Christmas,” but some will only say “Happy Holiday.” I would like to say, I am a champion of, live Nativity scenes, Christmas trees, greeting cards and salutations offering compelling evidence that December 25th is still a religious holiday not a violation of separation of church and state.

30. Neil Jakeman Says:
    April 7th, 2007 at 5:51 am

    One of your entries: “In fact the atheist would like all to believe Christmas is evil and has no place as a holiday.” What tosh! I am an atheist, and I am happy to celebrate Christmas as a holiday. The Christian would see it as more than just a holiday - and that is fine. I am against liberal do gooders who try to change the word ‘Christmas’ to something else just to appease ANOTHER religion. That is unAmerican and I’m with you, but don’t blame it on the atheists though!

31. Ed Says:
    June 22nd, 2007 at 9:51 am

    Good to see the Christians allowing both sides of the story to remain. Why was my post removed? None of it was offensive. I also see that you removed the post before my first post, which went even more into the history of Christmas. So, it’s okay to have a one-sided article, but not to allow any counterpoints? Nice way to win your argument. I think it’s time for some author to grow up a little. I’ll say it again. We are no longer in the 1500’s…the universe does not revolve around you. Get some maturity and let’s think about this like adults.

32. Phil Says:
    August 20th, 2007 at 2:05 pm

    Ed:
    Don’t you think that would be a little too much to ask? The issue is clear: Christians are clearly being persecuted when retailers choose not to use the word Christmas. Jews, Muslims, Buddhists et. al are either not being persecuted when retailers chose not to use their respective holiday names, or are simply not important enough to be of concern.

33. Alex Says:
    August 30th, 2007 at 7:36 pm

    Good for you! We need to stop the atheists who are trying to destroy all semblance of the Christian Faith in public. They want to drive us into hiding, and we can’t let that happen.

34. MacusBrutus Says:
    November 23rd, 2007 at 4:05 am

    While I have my doubts that this will even be published, I’d like to point out that Christians celebrate Christmas, not Americans. And try as I might, I can’t recall, nor find any evidence of, an “attack” on Christmas by athiests…

35. Rudy Says:
    November 23rd, 2007 at 11:14 am

    Merry Christmas everyone! Jesus is the reason for the season!

36. Barry Says:
    December 10th, 2007 at 2:05 pm

    This is a pretty disgusting site. The “reason for the season” has pagan roots, so there would be a winter celebration without christianity. The fact that you guys want to force everyone to participate in a religious celebration is weird and unhealthy. Seriously, stop fighting to make everyone live by your standards, and give people some slack so they can live.

37. Ian Says:
    December 11th, 2007 at 11:46 am

    I know it’s not politically correct, but if your faith is shaken by someone wishing you an inclusive “Happy Holidays” instead of an exclusive “Merry Christmas”, then you really have no faith at all. Perhaps if you can’t find people to oblige your personal religious beliefs at a Mall or Department Store, you might consider going to Church.

38. James Says:
    December 11th, 2007 at 1:45 pm

    As soon as Muslims start referring to Ramadan as just a “holiday,” I’ll consider adding Christianity into the dust bin of PC rhetoric.

    December 25 is Christmas. Celebrating the birth of Jesus is the reason for the holiday. That is the historical significance. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas If you want to celebrate shaving your legs, call it what you want.

    Oh, and Barry, while you’re helping Ian shave, maybe you can both read up on some history. If you think God doesn’t belong in America, then the words of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and even JFK, need to be erased from history.

    Here’s a great stocking stuffer…
    http://www.rediscoveringgodinamericamovie.com/

39. RavenKen Says:
    December 11th, 2007 at 6:04 pm

    Thank god Bush gave us a war. Does not feel like christmas unless we have a good war going on. Just like Jesus would have wanted. War.

40. rhobere Says:
    January 11th, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    Most atheists really couldn’t care less what is said to us as we take advantage of the awesome sales resulting from the bastardization of Christmas. It doesn’t bother me one bit. But there are certain people that I think would include a lot of those in these comments that like to say it forcefully, seemingly trying to make a point. Its those people that get on my nerves.

    Too many religious people seem to think that atheists are crazy anarchist evil people, but quite honestly every atheist that I know is a really passive person that has the utmost respect for other peoples’ right to believe whatever they want. They expect no more than the same in return.

    and contrary to popular belief, this country was originally settled to get away from protestant Europe. Most of our founding fathers, whether religious or atheist believed highly in secularism. Its because of this that I have my only beef with religion. If churches are going to be speaking out and using their voices to influence politics, then they need to be taxed just like every other business.

41. Hurinfan Says:
    March 17th, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    Christmas is the greatest time of the year. Partially because of celebrating Jesus’ birth but many Christians forget Christmas is just as rooted in paganism as it is Christianity.

    There is nothing offensive about “Happy Holidays” nor “Merry Christmas” nor “Merry X-mas”. Quit wearing made up persecution as a badge of honor.
    Quit over analyzing everything and quit being such prudes.

42. John Anderson Says:
    April 1st, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    Silent Minority my ass. More like loud obnoxious assholes.

43. Steve Says:
    April 14th, 2010 at 10:44 am

    Actually, most atheists really don’t care about Christmas. It’s kind of off-putting how commercialized it has become in our society, but I guarantee you there are far too many people, atheists included, who are making too much money off of the Christmas-time shopping boom. Holidays that significantly affect sales and were adapted from pagan ones anyway are not going anywhere soon.

44. Jerry Says:
    April 26th, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    One little problem…. 150 years since the founding of what exactly? Clearly this poster is not from circa 1926 (nor 486CE, 150 years after Christmas was first celebrated on 25 December).

    Honestly, if you want us to take you seriously, at least learn some math or proof-reading.

45. Josh Says:
    May 22nd, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    It always amazes me when “being willing to not alienate people of other religions” is construed as “persecuting Christianity.”

    If your faith isn’t strong enough to withstand an interfaith greeting from a Radio Shack employee, I truly feel sorry for you.

46. Anonymous Says:
    July 5th, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    What the hell is wrong with you people? Not only do you insist on forcing your religious views on everyone around you, but you practically sh*t your pants when someone says ‘happy holidays?” What the hell is wrong with trying to appeal to more people? What’s wrong with trying to make sure you’re not offending anyone?
    Are you seriously THAT crazy? Do you really think it’s that important? There aren’t any other issues that deserve this much attention from you? No, this must be the most important issue. Forget the billion or so people who are starving to death as we speak. Forget the millions in Africa stricken with aids, who will only perpetuate the disease because the pope tells them that condoms are the problem. No no, those are trivial matters. What’s really important is what the minimum wageslave at the mall who honestly couldn’t care less how well your shopping spree - scratch that- holiday is going.

47. Anonymous Says:
    July 5th, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    And, oh yes, screw the ACLU while we’re at it. Because god forbid we protect our constitutional rights. I’d bet my life savings that any one of you idiots would crawl on your hands and knees to the ACLU as soon as uncle sam threatens your right to own that assault rifle you’ve been toting to your idiotic tea party conventions.

48. Matt Says:
    August 21st, 2010 at 11:57 pm

    Atheists don;t think Christmas is evil..that would make no sense. Also, just for the record, the USA was not founded on Christian principles, a al John Adams, Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin etc etc etc.

49. Jessie Says:
    January 28th, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    I’m an atheist and I celebrate Christmas for the same reason secular Jews observe Yom Kippur; it’s a tradition. However, not everyone shares my feelings and therefore in the winter months, I wish people a happy holiday to make certain I am including them.

50. Jlo Says:
    January 30th, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    I’m an atheist and I love christmas. it’s not like ham, presents and an indoor light up tree are particularly jesusie. I think this is a made up concern by folks who are offended by the idea that not everyone observes christmas.

51. Craig Cook Says:
    March 1st, 2011 at 7:59 am

    I support our American heritage.

52. Jason Says:
    April 11th, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    I’m not against Christmas because I’m Atheist I’m against Christmas because Christianity isn’t the only religion in America. Stop making the mistake that America was founded on Christian Ideals, Jefferson the man that wrote our constitution himself was a unitarian, and a Deist. What about the Jewish/Hindu/Buddhist/Muslim worshippers? are they to be left at the wayside while the rest of the country continues with it’s business? I’ve always done my best to respect everybodies point of view, and for some reason Christians are the only ones who refuse to respect mine, I’m seen as a social pariah. This is it, this is the most ignorant, ill-informed piece of material I’ve ever seen in my life. Christmas is NOT an “American” heritage, it’s a Christian Heritage. Inform yourselves you ignorant asses.

53. Derp Derp Derp Says:
    August 9th, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    You people are stupid. Retailers no longer wish customers “Merry Christmas” because not everyone celebrates Christmas. Ever hear of Hanukkah?

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