Midwestern Gothic

December is nearly upon us, and it’s time to spread holiday cheer. I proclaim holiday cheer instead of Christmas cheer because here at Midwestern Gothic, we have readers of every religion. We don’t wish cheer solely upon our Christian readers; we wish cheer upon all. Reverend Jerry Falwell would disagree. He would call my phrasing…

a secular movement against Nativity scenes, Christmas trees and even the greeting “Merry Christmas.”

Through his guidance, the “Friend or Foe Christmas Campaign” would encourage right wing lawyers to sue the website, and readers to boycott. How dare we remove the word Christmas from our holiday merriment? Isn’t that our choice, to appeal to the masses?

I say you’re full of shit Mr. Falwell, and you can’t defend yourself because you’re dead. If anyone thinks I’m being harsh, read about his life and times.

What exactly is wrong with Lowes calling a Christmas tree a holiday tree? What is wrong with Target displaying a sign that states Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas? Businesses don’t exist to spread religious ideas, they exist to make money. If Lowes can sell a holiday tree to a Jew, they will.

Happy Holidays doesn’t exclude Christmas. It says “Merry Christmas” to Christians. It says “Happy Hanukkah” to Jewish people. It says “Glad To Get Presents Time” to atheists. Happy Holidays simply encompasses all.

This is a country founded on Christianity, but it’s special and unique because it includes everyone. Most non-Christians came to this country to avoid persecution. When you act like “Happy Holidays” precludes the apocalypse, what are you telling these people?

It’s not like Target is putting up Jesus statues, wearing a Buddha t-shirt on with a Star of David around his neck. They’re just saying “Happy Holidays”. Relax dude, you’re evangelical ideas are hurting this country.