Washington Post's Christmas message exclaims "JESUS DID NOT EXIST"

A Washington Post Christmas message posted on Facebook is so offensive,you might have a hard time believing they actually did it.

Hell-no Kitty! School bans 'Hello Kitty' Christmas tree

Liberals have insisted that the "War on Christmas" is a false narrative concocted by conservatives, but a teacher in Maine would argue otherwise. The tide of political correctness against Christmas is now claiming innocent cartoon animals as victims.

'Naughty List' of anti-Christmas retailers released

The American Family Association (AFA) has released their annual “Naughty or Nice” list of American retailers, recognizing those retailers who censor or refuse to use the word “Christmas” in their stores, as well as those retailers who embrace the word in defiance of political correctness.

The term “War on Christmas” is nothing new, as every year, many try to sterilize the holiday season of any traditional religious reference, including the use of the word “Christmas.” To fight this tide of political correctness gone amok, AFA is singling out those businesses who won’t acknowledge “Christmas” in favor of phrases like “Happy Holidays,” even while using the Christmas season to make money.

"Naughty List"
It takes some effort to make the “Naughty” list, which is well-publicized. Companies on the list have been fully reviewed and researched, and those companies who do not use the word “Christmas” in their advertising, website, and store displays make the list. Most of the companies have been featured before and are aware that AFA is monitoring their approach to Christmas. Among the companies who made this year's “naughty” list are:

The artist behind the Trayvon Martin nativity scene speaks

You likely heard about the Christmas Nativity display at Claremont United Methodist Church in California, which featured a bleeding Trayvon Martin in the place of the baby Jesus. In this YouTube video, the artist behind the display, John Zachary, somehow tries to justify how this is appropriate.

Lost in this whole debate is the fact that no one, except for Zimmerman and Martin, know what happened that night. Both have their supporters and critics, and neither wants to admit that each one holds some responsibility in what happened. Both if them chose to confront each other when both had chances to walk away. This feeble attempt to paint Martin as an innocent victim is an insult to common sense and the miracle of the birth of Christ. This isn't the first time Zachary has used a nativity scene to make controversial social statements, and the United Methodist Church is to blame for allowing him to do this year after year. 

Bealls stores support "Merry Christmas"

With so many companies too gutless to say "Merry Christmas," it's nice to see a company step up and actually use the term. In this case, Bealls, part of the Stage Stores chain of department stores, sent out an email with the graphic seen here. While it doesn't invoke the religious aspect of Christmas, we appreciate the fact that they said the word.

If you'd like to send them a thank you for standing up for "Merry Christmas," click right here to send them an email through the Stage Stores website. We cannot confirm if other non-Bealls stores in the company chain (including Palais Royal, Peebles, Steele's, and Goody's Family Clothing, among others) also used the term in their advertising, so be sure to point out it was from a Bealls email ad.

Check out the White House's Grinchy Christmas card

Take a look at the White House Christmas card - check that - HOLIDAY card. Apparently, either the Christmas decoration budget was sequestered or the Grinch struck the White House, because there isn't anything on it to indicate it is the Christmas season. No lights, no Christmas tree, not even a wreath is visible in the card. The word Christmas, of course, is not even used. The card does feature tiny dogs running across the front of the White House, though.

You would think the President would be ashamed to send out such a generic, bland, and totally secular Christmas card, but his attitude toward the Christian faith is perfectly reflected here. His Ramadan card, however, was awesome.

For Christmas, Paris Hilton celebrates herself

You know, I'd laugh harder at Paris Hilton if she weren't so pathetic. And yet, I still laugh quite a bit.


My latest column highlights her Christmas card, which features the real reason for the season: looking at her bony body in skimpy outfits. To see the Christmas card that may finally get her skanky soul condemned to hell, click right here to read it at Examiner.com. You can also click right here to read the same column at Yahoo.

Yes, Virginia, There is Still a Merry Christmas

On Christmas Day 2008, the Dallas Morning News ran my column about Christmas. I thought I should reprint it here. Enjoy! 

Dear Virginia,
After your famous letter about Santa Claus, I thought it best to write you before you start to worry. Many people are wondering where Christmas went. It seems some folks don't mention it any more.Instead of "Merry Christmas," they say "Happy Holidays," "Season's Greetings" and "Happy Winter Solstice." If you go shopping, you may have noticed most stores won't mention Christmas by name or who it is named for. You probably saw news stories on TV that most cities and schools don't allow nativity scenes or any mention of the fact that Christmas is Jesus' birthday.

This is because they think it's the "politically correct" thing to do. You may not understand what "politically correct" means, and it's a little hard to describe even to adults, but it basically means: Don't offend people with lawyers.

Some people just don't want a Merry Christmas. Every once in a while, the Scrooges of the world gather together with the overeducated and the litigious, the skeptics and the religious bigots, and assorted patronizing New-Agers and all try to re-create Christmas in their own image. They are the ones who started the rumors about Santa being a fake, too.

After awhile, we all come around to our senses and things go back to normal. Yes, Virginia, there is still a Merry Christmas. You can say it to people and not worry about offending them. Even our Jewish brothers and sisters don't mind hearing it. If they point out their heritage, just apologize and wish them a Happy Hanukkah and a joyous Festival of Lights.

You usually don't run into people who get offended with a "Merry Christmas." They're too busy teaching at universities, making movies or chasing ambulances to meet you. If someone does get offended, just smile and say, "I'm sorry." In truth, if someone is so bitter that he or she can't stand to see others happy, you should feel sorry for him or her.

Some people think there is no room in this world for celebrating Jesus' birthday. The truth is that this world needs to celebrate it more than ever. Why some people are so afraid of a baby in a manger is beyond me. Maybe it's because they realize what that baby means. The Christ of Christmas was a gift that changes lives, even today. Angels heralded His arrival with "Peace on Earth" and "Goodwill to Man." Who couldn't use a little more of that?

Take the Christ out of Christmas, and it's just another day. It's an excuse for shopping or hanging lights. Those things are nice, but it's not what Christmas is all about. The spirit of Christmas, that special feeling you feel this time of year, isn't made by gifts and lighted trees. It's a mix of hope, love, faith and care for our fellow man. That's what the Scrooges all miss.

You can't outlaw that spirit or shame it into the ether. Ban it from public displays and town squares, and the spirit of Christmas finds a way. People will burst into a Christmas carol for no reason. Explosions of spontaneous generosity break out. Christmas miracles become a common occurrence. Yes, Virginia, there is still a Merry Christmas.

Christmas cannot be canceled, not by a dozen recessions. It cannot be smothered, not by a thousand Scrooges. It cannot be forgotten, not by a million cynics. There has never been, nor will there ever be, a problem or crisis in this world that cannot be solved with the love that God has shown us at Christmas.
It is why people say to keep the spirit of Christmas going all year long. We know of whose spirit they speak:

The Christ of Christmas told us how to truly celebrate His birth and life: Give someone who is thirsty a drink. Give someone who is hungry food. Give someone who is cold a blanket to keep him or her warm. Give someone who is sick the care he or she needs. Give someone who is homeless a place to lay his or her head. Give widows and orphans the help they may need. Give your neighbors and your enemies the love and respect you would like to receive. When you do those things for people, the Christ of Christmas said you do it for Him. Yes, Virginia, there still is a Merry Christmas.

As long as love, faith, hope and joy exist, Christmas, and its namesake, will endure in this world.

A Loch Ness Monster Christmas

Kokomo, Indiana couldn't display a nativity scene on government grounds, so they went with a Loch Ness Monster display instead. Seriously. To read the whole strange story, click here.

Obama Vs. Baby Jesus

President Obama tried to ban a nativity scene from the White House. Nobody bans Baby Jesus. NOBODY. To read about how "The Chosen One" took on the Almighty and lost, click right here.

Kudos to DISH Network

Here's something you don't see everyday: DISH Network is actually taking a stand for "Merry Christmas." Find out all the details by reading the Examiner.com column right here.

The Gap Strikes Back!

The folks at the Gap corporate office were none too pleased about my Examiner.com column about them; they emailed to say so. Of course, the day before my column came out, the Gap DID release a commercial that mentions Christmas, but it's hardly a merry one. When the commercial is a politically correct mish-mash that puts Christmas on the same level as the pagan holiday Winter Solstice, you don't deserve any credit. To see the commercial and my take on it, click here.

How the Gap Killed Christmas

The American Family Association is asking folks to boycott the Gap and their sister companies, Old Navy and Banana Republic, for refusing to acknowledge the word "Christmas" in their holiday advertising. Should we care what the Gap does? Considering that the movement to completely purge the religious aspects of Christmas from our culture is being done in small steps (like refusing to even say the word), then perhaps we should start caring more. Click here to read the full story over at Examiner.com.

The Good Golly Diwali Edition

Who needs Christmas when we've got Diwali? That's what the Texas State Education Board was wondering when it decided to ditch Baby Jesus for the obscure Hindu festival in another case of multiculturalism run amok. Click here to find out more.

The "Can't Say Christmas" Edition

You're a mean one, FFRF. I wouldn't touch you with a ten and a half foot pole! Who is the FFRF, you ask? They are trying to outlaw the word "Christmas." Don't laugh, they're serious. Click here to read all about it.