Downgrade Christmas

[West Ender]

I don't care whether or not immigrants into this country are offended by "Christian" festivities, which most of them are not anyway. They came here by choice and if this country's celebrations and practices offend them they should leave by choice. If I migrated to a country of another predominant faith I would not expect that country's citizens to abandon their feast days in case they offended me.

The point is, more often than not, it's Government agencies and the like who come up with these ideas. They are fostering tension and resentment in their ridiculous attempts to seem anti-racist/religionist. This is Britain and we are, at least nominally, a Christian country. Those who share our land must be encouraged to accept our traditions as we are encouraged, and often happy, to accept theirs. If this Government doesn't recognise that, it's time to replace it with one that does.

[magpie]

Originally Posted by slinky

.......................... NO i'm not going to say what I was gonna say, this is a family forum after all

say it but leave out the swear words... and don't mention shhhhhhh you know what .......... ho ho ho Merry Christmas , let it snow , let it snow let it snowwwwwwwwww

[slinky]

Originally Posted by magpie

say it but leave out the swear words... and don't mention shhhhhhh you know what .......... ho ho ho Merry Christmas , let it snow , let it snow let it snowwwwwwwwww

If I can't swear, and I can't say " you know what " I'll go back to plan A and keep mi gob shut

[panther]

well all I can say is if they dont like it, then ****** off back where ya came from

[garinda]

We are culturally and historically a Christian country.

If people that come here have a problem with that, they are more than welcome to ****** off somewhere else.

[garinda]

It's as stupid an idea as the Brits who go to live in Spain trying them to stop their festivals, that include carrying the Virgin Mary through the streets and letting off fireworks.

A visitor trying to change the cultural customs of a Muslim country, say having alcohol Saudi Arabia, will find themselves in jail, and could be faced with the death penalty.

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by garinda

It's as stupid an idea as the Brits who go to live in Spain trying them to stop their festivals, that include carrying the Virgin Mary through the streets and letting off fireworks.

A visitor trying to change the cultural customs of a Muslim country, say having alcohol Saudi Arabia, will find themselves in jail, and could be faced with the death penalty.

You mean if we Brits go to live in another country we have to live by their rules ? What a stupid system

[Eric]

Originally Posted by flashytart

..oh god..

You called? Mind if I put you on hold

[Eric]

I remember that there was a lot of this bs in North America last year ... some were saying it was better to wish someone a neutral "Happy Hollidays" rather than "Merry Christmas." I don't remember it's achieving anything other than acting as fodder for stand-up comedians. Joyeux noel, eh, and bring on the Christmas hockey schedule.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by West Ender

The point is, more often than not, it's Government agencies and the like who come up with these ideas. They are fostering tension and resentment in their ridiculous attempts to seem anti-racist/religionist.

I agree. It's the meddling do-gooders who are creating tension. Many non-racist, ordinary people, are being driven insane by officaldom's interference. It's divise and patronising. I'm sure most non-Christians don't have the slightest problem with Christmas, just as many people don't have a problem with non-Christian holidays being celebrated here.

I was just going to complain about HBC's website, and offical forms, being in languages other than English, but having just checked, they've changed it.

Hurrah! About bloody time.

[Eric]

I understand that a large majority of people in England do not consider themselves Christian, or at least not practising Christians. So, if atheists and agnostics can live with "merry Christmans (or Xmas if one prefers)" others should be able to adjust. Perhaps certain groups have "agendas" which run counter to "peace on Earth", and a vested interest in chaos and terror.

[MITZY]

we Have 2 asian families live nearby and they never miss sending us a Christmas card and wishing us Merry Christmas.

[mallard]

Yes i agree with westender they should obay our rule,s like we would do if we was in there place.

[Bonnyboy]

I think the vast majority of us, regardless of ethnicity, have a live and let live approach to life. Seems that some jobsworths feel the need to justify why they are on a particular payroll and so attempt to create a perception of discord and alienation where there is no such thing.

[jambutty]

I also heard or read today that some clown is proposing that all religious festivals for all religions be given the same status a Christmas.

I wouldn’t as polite as you Margaret Pilkington. This is our country and it is a Christian country so if anyone doesn’t like Christmas and Easter celebrations then push off to a country that doesn’t have them.

I’m neutral about trimming up at work but can anyone remember a problem in days gone by. Even busses and trams were trimmed up.

Does this also mean that hospital wards will not be trimmed up?

Can you imagine a children’s ward without a tree and trimmings? The doctor’s and nurses wearing a bit of tinsel around the neck and Santa hats.