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Saturday, December 16, 2017

University says Santa, Christmas trees 'not appropriate' for holidays

Santa Claus, Christmas trees and the colors red and green are examples of inappropriate “religious iconography” during the holiday season, according to a paper distributed during a “Respecting Religious Diversity” event at the University of Minnesota.

"Jewish Hanukkah" is targeted, too, with menorahs and the colors blue and white also described as being "not appropriate."

“Consider neutral-themed parties such as a ‘winter celebration,’” the handout read. “Decorations, music, and food should be general and not specific to any one religion.”

“Our religious/spiritual beliefs and practices can play a key role in our identity but can be ‘off limits’ for discussion especially in public spaces,” part of the event’s description read.

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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

A "winter celebration"? Yeah, let's celebrate snow, short days, freezing temperatures and seasonal depression.

Anonymous said...

Oh the nothingness of diversity. Aren’t pandering nitwits special?

Anonymous said...

exactly the reason the last 8 years were a complete disaster

K Elliott said...

Christ is in the name enough said

Anonymous said...

And these people want to rule the world?

Anonymous said...

Send them all an ugly Christmas sweater.

Anonymous said...

Why, then, do these people call it a "holiday season"? What's the holiday?

Anonymous said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Anonymous said...

I watched a really great movie on TV today called The Eli Book, definately worth watching.