Holidays? Xmas? Christmas? What is This Season Anyway?
Presented by Niánn Emerson Chase
In December 2005, President and Mrs. Bush came under much criticism from certain conservative Christians who were unhappy with the wording on the card sent from the White House. These critics complained that since the Bush’s are Christians and Christmas is a Christian holiday, they should have used the word Christmas on the card rather than holidays.
Many of us understand the political reasons for the White House wishing others happy holidays rather than a merry Christmas. This is a season that other religions enjoy their particular traditions as well, and the citizenry of the United States is comprised of people of many religions, nationalities, and subcultures. Regardless of religious and cultural leanings, most people in this country celebrate this season, for almost every aspect of society is permeated with utilizing the “holiday season” that starts around Thanksgiving and ends after New Year’s Day.
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