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Is the war on Christmas real?

100 Years of the So-Called 'War on Christmas'

Written by:
David Emery
Dec 11, 2023 The one and only time Christmas was actually banned on what would later become U.S. soil, it was ...
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Is Disney World Stopping Its Annual Christmas Celebrations in 2024?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct 31, 2023 The change purportedly was a move towards a more inclusive celebration.
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Did Melania Trump Say 'Who Gives a F*ck about Christmas Stuff'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 13, 2020 The quote reportedly was featured in a secretly recorded discussion between Melania Trump and St ...
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Pensive-looking Santa Claus resting his chin on his hands and looking directly at the camera.

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

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec 7, 2018 The social media platform briefly covered a religious image that has been online for years.
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Is USPS Issuing No New Christmas Stamps in 2021?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 10, 2021 The never-ending "War on Christmas" finds its battleground in the postal service.
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Why the Puritans Cracked Down on Celebrating Christmas

Written by:
The Conversation
Dec 17, 2020 When the alleged “War on Christmas” heats up, remember the Puritans first discouraged Yuletide f ...
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Did a Survey Reveal That People Want a 'Gender Neutral' Santa Claus?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec 20, 2018 A survey by a graphic-design company may not accurately represent the views of the public at large.
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Was the Celebration of Christmas Illegal in the U.S. Until 1836?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Dec 18, 2018 A Facebook meme highlighted the Puritan colonists' dim view of December 25 celebrations.
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Did Sweden Rename 'Christmas' to 'Winter Celebration' in Order to Avoid Offending Muslims?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 13, 2018 The so-called "war on Christmas" seemingly hasn't ended; it just changes location from time to time.
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Did Kid Rock and Ted Nugent Raise More Than $10 Million to Fight the War on Christmas?

Written by:
David Emery
Dec 7, 2018 Apparently Bill O'Reilly forgot to tell them he won the War on Christmas in 2006.
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Did a Principal Ban Candy Canes Because They Are Shaped Like J's for 'Jesus'?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec 7, 2018 The principal of Manchester Elementary in Nebraska was put on leave as a result of the candy can ...
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Trump, Obama and the War on Christmas

Written by:
Dan Evon David Emery
Dec 27, 2017 A look at how the phrases "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays" were used under President Donal ...
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Is a Protester Holding an 'All Holidays Matter' Sign?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 5, 2017 An image purporting to show two men with signs — one reading "We must stop the war on Christmas" ...
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A History of the 'War on Christmas'

Written by:
David Emery
Nov 29, 2017 How wishing people "Happy holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" came to be regarded as an act o ...
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Did a Muslim Mayor Outlaw Christmas in 2017?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sep 13, 2017 Reports that the Muslim mayor of a Michigan town banned Christmas festivities and decorations ar ...
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Did a Belgian Town Remove Nativity Scene to Appease Four Muslim Residents?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec 20, 2016 A controversy over the removal of a city hall nativity display in the Belgian town of Holsbeek s ...
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Did Lancaster's Centerville Elementary School Cancel an 'Offensive' Christmas Play

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Dec 19, 2016 Social media rumors accused Centerville Elementary School of canceling a Christmas play because ...
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Christian-Owned Airlines Change Wing Light Colors to Celebrate Christmas?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Dec 1, 2016 A meme about "Christian-owned airlines" changing wing lights to red and green is just a spoof.
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The Gap Is Using 'Merry Christmas' Signs Instead of 'Happy Holidays'?

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Nov 18, 2016 A series of stories has revived the claim that the retail chain was "ditching political correctn ...
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Did 'Offended Muslims' Attack a Christmas Tree?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Nov 15, 2016 A video was claimed to document that angry Muslims "attacked" a Christmas tree in a Western mall ...
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