Christmas in the Workplace

According to the article that follows (below), perhaps the title ought to read: Christmas or ? Has our society gone mad? What ever happened to the Spirit of Christmas? There has been an element in our society working much harder to destroy Christmas than those who would work to keep it as wonderful as it has always been.Does this article reveal a people that have gone "over the edge."? Christmas is a beautiful time that naturally invites everyone to recognize Goodness and leaves no one out - no matter who they are or where they are in the world, whether at home or away. Good people have allowed the beauty that is for everyone to become tarnished, corrupted and confused. Please do not get me wrong, not all peoples have abandoned the holiness that is the true meaning of the season - the birthday celebration of our Creator - God Man, Who came to us as a Child, relying on a teenager for His care. No, we still account for millions upon millions who know the truth and look forward to the proper and appropriate celebrations due Him. The following article, quoted by permission, will explain what is happening in the marketplace and in social circles by utterly misguided, gutless individuals responsible for turning Christmas into unbelievable indignities, and others going along indifferent to their cause. Merry Christmas! Wherever you may be. Yes, it is right to wish others Merry Christmas instead of their conventional, concocted greetings. You do not have to go along with those pathetic individuals and groups who would have you join them in their active intent to denigrate the true meaning of Christmas.

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Catholic League president Bill Donohue discusses what’s going on: “Cindy Wigglesworth, founder of Conscious Pursuits, says Christmas represents a ‘challenge’ to employers. The so-called challenge is how to have ‘an enthused workforce and be faith-friendly and faith-neutral and not violate any laws.’ She does not say what laws might be violated, but apparently she wants to guard against the prospect of someone calling 911. In any event, she has a mind of her own: ‘We’d much rather bring your child to work than bring your faith to work. We have not had a safe way to talk about faith.’ But what if your child comes to work and tells everyone ‘Merry Christmas’? Isn’t that dangerous? “Dawn Frazier-Bohnert works at a global consulting firm, and she advises employers not to hold a Christmas party—call it a ‘year-end’ bash, instead. She recommends ‘vegetarian alternatives’ at the dinner, ‘and be conscious that serving alcohol at parties might make some employees uncomfortable.’ There’s the rub: those who want to booze it up will also feel uncomfortable if the purists prevail. Flasks might work. “Simma Lieberman specializes in ‘Diversity and Inclusion,’ and it shows: she wants us to celebrate ‘Diwali,’ along with non-Hindu holidays. But, she cautions, ‘Make sure your holiday party isn’t a Christmas party in disguise.’ Good idea. However, she does not say what to do if some smart aleck asks what holiday is being celebrated at Christmastime. “Sondra Thiederman is another ‘Diversity’ expert, and she warns against Christmas decorations, recommending instead ‘flowers, balloons, candles and snowflakes.’ She also counsels against Christmas songs, suggesting ‘historical music, the big bands and the sounds of the ‘40s.’ No rap or heavy metal? “Viacom has the best house rule: ‘Live trees solely for the purpose of a holiday decoration are not permitted.’ Those fake ones are okay. “So this is what our troops are defending in Iraq—the right of Anti-Christmas Czars to promote thought control in America.” Susan A. Fani Director of Communications Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights catalyst@catholicleague.org New York, NY 10123 212-371-3191 212-371-3394 (fax)

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