[mhking]

As a reformed radio newsman and talk show host, I've worked plenty a Christmas day in the past -- you learn to schedule around it and celebrate the season.

A business being open or not does not diminish the importance or significance of the season.

[freedomdefender]

A business being open or not does not diminish the importance or significance of the season."""

If all retailers stay open on Christmas, so that it's just like a regular shopping day - like it was any Monday or any Saturday in the middle of August - of COURSE IT WILL DIMINISH THE SPECIALNESS AND REVERENCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRISTMAS.