This week's blog topic is what I dislike about the holidays. I was going for the usual answers (large crowds, long shopping lines, products unavailable - all genuine peeves of mine) but I came across something else in today's email that I wanted to address in this post.
Some church friends of mine have noticed a distinct lack of Christian symbols at Christmastime in most stores. They noticed a stated lack thereof last year and this year was no different. Apparently most Christmas decorations currently for sale are now politically correct (snowmen, penguins, snowflakes, holly) - crosses and nativities are a rarity.
I haven't been looking for those items as I already own enough ornaments for three Christmas trees and I have two wonderful nativity sets. But I collect angels year round. I have noticed that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find inexpensive angels.
It seems to me that the commercialization of Christmas, a Christian holiday, has gone too far if the traditional Christian symbols aren't available. Pretty soon they'll be putting snowmen and penguins in the manger.
Maggie Toussaint
www.maggietoussaint.com
Monday, November 26, 2007
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You know, it's really true. It IS hard to find nice light-up angels or (heaven forbid) crosses for your yard.
It make have somethng to do with the name "Winter Solstice" instead of "Christmas" taking predominance lately. :(
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