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Retailers are calling it ‘Christmas’ again
Houston Chronical ^ | Nov. 26, 2011 | Kate Shellnutt

Posted on 11/26/2011 3:44:58 PM PST by BobL

Walgreens is the latest store to return to explicit references to Christmas, switching its position a day after some Christian groups threatened to boycott over its generic holiday wording.

The American Family Association and the Liberty Counsel—Christian groups that maintain lists of “naughty” and “nice” retailers based on which stores reference Christmas—applauded Walgreens’ switch, along with several other big stores who are coming off the naughty list for the first time in years.

(Excerpt) Read more at blog.chron.com ...


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Religion
KEYWORDS: christmas; waronchristmas; waronchristmas2011
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Some good news and a break from the (messy) Republican Primary process. We are showing that we can play ball also...if we organize and do it right.

Here is a link to the list. Notice how many have moved from the "naughty" to the "nice" column. It really does look like Christmas is making a comeback, finally.

http://www.lc.org/index.cfm?PID=17981

1 posted on 11/26/2011 3:44:59 PM PST by BobL
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Any store that opts out of "Christmas"....Here's my plan.

I will buy many things.....then take them all back and when they ask why....I'll tell them....They were supposed to be "Christmas" presents but apparently they're not. Sop next year....sell Christmas presents.

2 posted on 11/26/2011 3:48:17 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Sacajaweau

I LIKE IT!!!

Much better than sending an E-Mail. Do it with REAL DOLLARS.


3 posted on 11/26/2011 3:51:26 PM PST by BobL (Send Rove a Message, VOTE CAIN, no matter what)
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To: BobL

I’ve been always confused by the expression “Happy Holidays” when only a Christmas motif was presented. No Thanksgiving (that expression usually is used before T-Day) no Happy Hanukkah, nothing. Just this inane “Happy Holidays” thing. I can just visualize George Carlin saying “Happy Holidays” like he did in his skit about “Have A Nice Day”. I believe each holiday should have its own day(s) and not co-mingled with others just for frenzied shopping for it.


4 posted on 11/26/2011 3:52:59 PM PST by SkyDancer ("If You Want To Learn To Love Better, You Should Start With A Friend Who You Hate")
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This from the “Believe it or Not” column, clearly implying “I can’t believe these Jesus Freaks would make such a big deal over this. Get with the multicultural program you outdated retards. God is not cool in the 21st century.”


5 posted on 11/26/2011 3:55:08 PM PST by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (We be fooked.)
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Bass Pro Shops has been great with their Christmas TV advertising and in store Santa’s Wonderland.

Not sure if they have anything you want, but, they definitely celebrate Christmas at that business.

www.basspro.com


6 posted on 11/26/2011 3:59:28 PM PST by waus (FUBO UFCMF, Just in case I stuttered, FUBO)
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To: BobL

Or short: ExMas.


7 posted on 11/26/2011 4:00:59 PM PST by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: Freedom_Is_Not_Free

“This from the “Believe it or Not” column, clearly implying “I can’t believe these Jesus Freaks would make such a big deal over this. Get with the multicultural program you outdated retards. God is not cool in the 21st century.””

Actually, God will be very cool, and very soon. People only have the luxury of ignoring God when their lives are going nice and smooth. The US has $15T of debt, China is arming to the teeth, Iran and North Korea are just about ready to test their nukes on our cites...yes, Americans will become much stronger believers in God, and very soon.


8 posted on 11/26/2011 4:02:36 PM PST by BobL (Send Rove a Message, VOTE CAIN, no matter what)
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To: waus

“Bass Pro Shops has been great with their Christmas TV advertising and in store Santa’s Wonderland. Not sure if they have anything you want, but, they definitely celebrate Christmas at that business.”

Yea, I’m more of the Peace-Now mindset, but they’re still certainly worth a visit. Perhaps they’ll have some lentils...LOL.


9 posted on 11/26/2011 4:05:20 PM PST by BobL (Send Rove a Message, VOTE CAIN, no matter what)
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To: Freedom_Is_Not_Free

Get with the multicultural program you outdated retards. God is not cool in the 21st century.”

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actually, insisting on calling Christmas by its correct holiday name IS multicultural.


10 posted on 11/26/2011 4:05:27 PM PST by Chickensoup (In the 20th century 200 million people were killed by their own governments.)
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I just got a junk mail Pier One catalogue which amazes me. This is the “Merry Gift Giving”season. While the holiday has something to do with snowflakes, fat and elderly white men with long beards, snowmen, the colors red and green, and happy entertaining, there is not one mention of Christmas. On the other hand, having a Happy New Year is perfectly ok.


11 posted on 11/26/2011 4:05:35 PM PST by JimSEA (The future ain't what it used to be.)
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“I just got a junk mail Pier One catalogue which amazes me. This is the “Merry Gift Giving”season. While the holiday has something to do with snowflakes, fat and elderly white men with long beards, snowmen, the colors red and green, and happy entertaining, there is not one mention of Christmas. On the other hand, having a Happy New Year is perfectly ok.”

If the Naughty and Nice guys catch wind of this, they may have to rename themselves to “Pier 2”.


12 posted on 11/26/2011 4:08:35 PM PST by BobL (Send Rove a Message, VOTE CAIN, no matter what)
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We’ve always been able to play ball . . . .we’re smarter, make more money, have more assets, are in demand by businesses and municipalities, etc.

We just need to learn to be better street fighters. That’s where we’ve lost. Organize, threaten, boycott. Liberals can’t live without conservatives, they’re incapable to self support.


13 posted on 11/26/2011 4:09:56 PM PST by A_Former_Democrat (There's nothing more hypocritical than a white liberal calling someone else a "bigot")
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To: BobL

The Naughty List:

American Eagle Outfitters along with their 77 Kids and Airie
Gap along with their Banana Republic and Athleta
Gamestop aka EB Games
Garmin
J. Crew Outfitters
Old Navy
Piperlime
Plow & Hearth
Polo Ralph Loren
Radio Shack
Sprint
Staples
Tractor Supply Company

Guess I’ll have to find somewhere else to shop for used games and buy my gardening supplies at Walmart.


14 posted on 11/26/2011 4:12:19 PM PST by bgill (The Obama administration is staging a coup. Wake up, America, before it's too late.)
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I don’t know if it has helped, but, about 3 years ago, I started calling the companies who sent me such Christmasless catalogues. In a very reasonable and pleasant tone of voice, I ask them to not insult my holiday and give them a choice of sending me a Christmas catalogue that actually has the word “Christmas” on it or of removing me from their mailing list.

Do it. It doesn’t take long. And you’ll feel so much better.


15 posted on 11/26/2011 4:16:47 PM PST by Bigg Red (Maryland girl on the Cain Train)
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Tractor Supply? Is that weird or what?


16 posted on 11/26/2011 4:18:09 PM PST by Silentgypsy (If this creature is not stopped it could make its way to Novosibirsk!)
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Who would have thought? TSC just lost this customer.


17 posted on 11/26/2011 4:21:50 PM PST by bgill (The Obama administration is staging a coup. Wake up, America, before it's too late.)
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“Have a good holiday!”

“Which holiday is that?”

For added zing, point out to them that “holiday is derived from holy day!”


18 posted on 11/26/2011 4:30:14 PM PST by relictele (Unions: organized crime with better PR)
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To: BobL
No atheists in the foxhole. Especially when the foxhole is in your front yard, and the enemy is literally at the gate.

Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!

19 posted on 11/26/2011 4:33:38 PM PST by wku man (Who says conservatives don't rock? http://www.bigdawgmusicmafia.com)
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To: Silentgypsy

“Tractor Supply? Is that weird or what?”

My thought also. Why would an outfit that basically markets to the NASCAR bunch want to get involved with this crap/


20 posted on 11/26/2011 4:33:47 PM PST by BobL (Send Rove a Message, VOTE CAIN, no matter what)
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