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Homosexual activists are peeved at the Hallmark greeting company over a Christmas ornament it is marketing that is conspicuous for its non-“gay” appearance. Each year Hallmark comes out with a set of holiday “keepsake” ornaments, and this year is no exception. But one has garnered worldwide attention — and possibly collector status — for what it omits. Hallmark's 2013 “Holiday Sweater” keepsake ornament (shown) is colorful and bright, and includes a stanza from the popular Christmas carol "Deck the Halls" that refers to donning “gay” apparel. But, instead of using the potentially offensive word “gay,” the folks at Hallmark decided...