So it is officially summer. Good old Aussie summer with barbies, Christmas, cold beers and thongs (the foot wear, not the underwear.)
I was listening to AM radio and they are talking about people on TV not saying 'Merry Christmas' because they don't want to offend other cultures like Muslims that do not celebrate Christmas. Instead, they say 'Happy Holidays' or 'Have a great festive season'.
I think it is absolutely crazy! Australia was made of Christians and catholics and since the first settlement, Christmas has been celebrated.... Until multiculturalism came into the scene. People don't want to offend the immigrants, even though they moved here and were aware that most Australians celebrated Christmas, sing carols and have Christmas trees and Nativity scenes. People who immigrate to Australia kick up a stink and say these things are offensive to their beliefs. But they moved here and they have no right to tell us how to celebrate Christmas. And these religious 'murderes of the Xmas spirit' are more than happy to take days off with the public holidays during the Xmas period. Hypocrisy much?
A majority of Australians do not tell other religions to not do Ramadan or praying five times a day. What gives them the right?! It makes me so mad!
The whole tale that our parents tell us about Santa Claus and the reindeer and the North Pole lives in all of us, even when we are adults. Because it is all about the spirit of Christmas, even if you are an atheist, catholic or christian or have yellow skin, pink, black or red. It's a shame we can't all embrace Christmas for what it is. I think if we did, the world would be a awesome place....Even if it is only once a year.
I am not a racist, i am a proud Australian and i will defend my beliefs and the traditions and beliefs of the Australian culture...even if I am an atheist.
P.S: I am not generalising other cultures, i know that not ALL people of other religions have something against Christmas. So please don't message me telling me how not everyone does this. I am aware.
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