We haven’t really waded into the supposed controversy over “Happy Holidays” versus “Merry Xmas” because, well, there are more important things happening in the world. But the irony (and hypocrisy) surrounding this is too funny to pass up. Anyway, if you’re not up-to-speed, conservative commentators are beating the drums on a phony ‘War on Christmas.’ Their thesis: secularists are on a mission to take Christmas away from Americans. The weapon of choice? The non-religious ‘Happy Holidays.’ That greeting, of course, covers all your bases: Hanukah, Kwanza, whatever.
The delightful ironies:
The most powerful man in the world, President George W. Bush, wishes close friends and supporters a happy "holiday season.” “What's missing from the White House Christmas card?” asks The Washington Post. “Christmas.”
Bill O’Reilly, who has recently waged a campaign against corporations that greet customers with "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas,” has an online store that sells “Holiday” ornaments for your "Holiday tree.”
John Gibson is another Fox News employee who’s active in the campaign, even writing a book about the ‘war.’ So he may not be pleased with Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, the company that owns Fox News. In addition to selling 'Holiday' ornaments, News Corp is throwing a “Holiday Party.” |
