war on christmas Archives

Why the Puritans Cracked Down on Celebrating Christmas

When the alleged “War on Christmas” heats up, remember the Puritans first discouraged Yuletide festivities...

Did Facebook ‘Censor’ an Image of Santa Kneeling Before Baby Jesus?

The social media platform briefly covered a religious image that has been online for years.

Did Melania Trump Say ‘Who Gives a F*ck about Christmas Stuff’?

The quote reportedly was featured in a secretly recorded discussion between Melania Trump and Stephanie...

Did a Survey Reveal That People Want a ‘Gender Neutral’ Santa Claus?

A survey by a graphic-design company may not accurately represent the views of the public...

Was the Celebration of Christmas Illegal in the U.S. Until 1836?

A Facebook meme highlighted the Puritan colonists' dim view of December 25 celebrations.

Did Sweden Rename ‘Christmas’ to ‘Winter Celebration’ in Order to Avoid Offending Muslims?

The so-called "war on Christmas" seemingly hasn't ended; it just changes location from time to...

Did Kid Rock and Ted Nugent Raise More Than $10 Million to Fight the War on Christmas?

Apparently Bill O'Reilly forgot to tell them he won the War on Christmas in 2006.

Did a Principal Ban Candy Canes Because They Are Shaped Like J’s for ‘Jesus’?

The principal of Manchester Elementary in Nebraska was put on leave as a result of...

Trump, Obama and the War on Christmas

A look at how the phrases "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays" were used under President...

Is a Protester Holding an ‘All Holidays Matter’ Sign? An image purporting to show two men with signs — one reading "We must stop...

A History of the ‘War on Christmas’

How wishing people "Happy holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" came to be regarded as an...

Did a Muslim Mayor Outlaw Christmas in 2017?

Reports that the Muslim mayor of a Michigan town banned Christmas festivities and decorations are...