Costco says 'No' to Christmas...literally

AFA Email | December 2, 2008 | Staff

[IbJensen]

Costco has 520 stores nationwide. But you will not find "Christmas" in a single store.

That's because Costco says it will not use the term "Christmas" on its website or in its stores. Instead, Costco is telling customers it purposely chooses to use the generic "holiday" verbiage. You know, they stock holiday gifts, not Christmas gifts.

Last week, a customer wrote to Costco and asked this direct question – "Does Costco use the word 'Christmas' in your store advertising or on any signs anywhere in your stores during the Christmas season? That's a pretty simple question, yes or no."

Kory Rosacrans, staff manager for Costco replied, "I guess the answer would be No."

Rosacrans said, "Costco does not advertise on television, on radio or in print like other retailers. We only advertise by mailings and e-mail messages sent directly to our members who have paid for the privilege of shopping with us."

Costco wants you to do your "Christmas" shopping with them, while refusing to recognize that Christmas even exists.

[Notwithstanding]

Rosacrans means “Rosary”.

[Zechariah_8_13]

That Nativity scene you posted doesn’t appear to actually be sold anywhere on the site.

I did a search myself and found ONE mention of Christmas - a crystal ornament manufactured by Swarovski. Perhaps that was Swarovski’s policy, much to the chagrin of the extremely liberal Costco.

[MrB]

I see what you mean, there isn't a product like that. It's part of the "menu" of items that comes up from a search on "Christmas". Weird.

The page that I got it from

[Sir_Ed]

Amazon mailed an ad to its members saying “Celebrate the 12 days of Holiday!” How does one sing that?

On the first day of Holiday, my true love gave to me...

Ed

[Allegra]

I thought that I might see a few Christians join me. Sorry you won't be with us.

I'm joining you and will spread this around to others. I'm sick of all this ACLU-PC crap.

[xjcsa]

Funny, Costco has Christmas trees.

[Coleus]

Funny, Costco has Holiday Wreaths and Holiday Pine Cones.. Gee, I wonder what holiday about which they are referring?

[Salvation]

Then Costo boycott is in order.

[Salvation]

I won’t go to Target because they will not let the Salvation Army bellringers stand in front of their store.

Their loss............WalMart’s gain.

[Salvation]

[lilbritches241]

I am glad that you asked about this from another Rep. This is exactly what Mr. Rosacrans said and it has gotten blown away out of portion. Thank you Sharon!

[lilbritches241]

Now there is a really thing to be talking about! Target won’t allow the bellringers that is something you should be discussing not this silly Costco topic!