When it comes to Jewish holidays – it’s all about the Jews. When it comes to Muslim holidays – it’s all about the Muslims – but when the Christians celebrate – well – our holidays are supposed to be all inclusive – and no matter what – we’re not supposed to bring up the reason for the season.
Santa Claus is okay. Snowflakes are fine. But mention the Baby Jesus and all you know what breaks loose.
Yesterday, The New York Times published one of the most outrageous attacks on Christmas in recent memory. Here’s the headline: “Trump Administration Emphasizes Religion in Official Christmas Messages.”
Staff writer Ashley Ahn literally attacked President Trump for explaining why we celebrate Christmas. She says Christmas is supposed to be about universal messages of love, joy and peace.
“The Trump administration celebrated Christmas on Thursday by posting a series of religious messages from official government accounts, using language that drew criticism from those who pointed to the country’s separation of church and state,” Ahn wrote.
“While many lawmakers in both parties posted universal messages of love, joy and peace on the holiday, a number of cabinet members and agencies made references to Jesus and the religious meaning of Christmas,” she added.
They condemned War Secretary Pete Hegseth for saying Christmas is about celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
“Today we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” Hegseth wrote. “May His light bring peace, hope, and joy to you and your families.”
They blasted Secretary of State Marco Rubio for saying Christmas is the hope of eternal life through Christ.
“Government officials have traditionally steered clear of such overtly religious language, as the Constitution bans an official state religion. The First Amendment’s establishment clause prohibits the government from establishing a religion or favoring one religion over another, while the free exercise clause protects the religious expression of all faiths,” the Times reported.
They were especially offended by a video published by Homeland Security that included images like the America flag, Santa Claus, the Nativity and President Trump.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State said the message was divisive and un-American.”
Politico also jumped into the fray in a story titled, “How the Far Right Stole Christmas.”
They allege far-right parties across Europe are claiming Christmas as their own and recasting Christmas as the marker of Christian civilization.
Who wants to tell Politico what BC and AD stand for in the global timeline?
The fact is that Christmas is a uniquely Christian holiday – celebrating the birth of Jesus. And that’s what enrages the Left. And if you think his birth triggers the godless heathens – wait until they found out what happens on Easter Sunday.
Todd Starnes is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and host of The Todd Starnes Radio Show.
