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Stewart Bombs Fox's 'War on Christmas'

'Christmas is so big, it's eating other holidays'

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 4, 2012 8:06 AM CST

(Newser) – It's that most wonderful time of year when Fox News starts drumming up the case for a "War on Christmas," and Jon Stewart isn't putting up with it anymore. Host Gretchen Carlson asked on air whether she was "nuts" to... More »

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Alan
Dec 5, 2012 3:46 PM CST
Is the issue a "War on Christmas" or is the issue that it is now harder for those who celebrate Christmas to force their beliefs on others who are not invested in this holiday?   Just asking.
mauricioD
Dec 4, 2012 8:39 PM CST
For Mr. Stewart and others to address mostly the excessive commercial factor involved (Santa Claus; elves; recordings; Dickens; candy canes; etc.), while fair and valid, misses the point. Indeed, for those who understand the meaning of Christmas morning, it is occasion to commemorate the birth of Jesus and - for any so inclined - to reflect upon His message of Faith and redemption without derision from others. Simple enough.
myflap.blow
Dec 4, 2012 8:31 PM CST
christmas is no more than an engineered commercial event designed to move product and boost yearly sales numbers so we can convince ourselves our economy actually works. Merry Capitalismas!
 

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