Christmas music is no threat
For years Christmas was celebrated as “the birth of Christ.” Today it has become very commercial and celebrated more with Santa, holiday songs and lit-up houses, government buildings, commercial buildings and parks. Nothing is wrong with this, but people should remember this is a celebration of Christ, our Savior’s birth, for Christians. You cannot take Christ out of Christmas.
It is good kids are exposed to different religions and ethnic groups to teach respect for all of them, but not allowing children to sing Christmas carols or a Christmas program, while other religions are allowed to have programs on different religions, is not right. “Holiday” programs are fine, but don’t have them to celebrate Christmas. We have freedom of religion, not from religion.
People complain about hearing Christmas music while they are shopping, because it brings religion into Christmas. It is disturbing when school bands and choruses can’t play traditional Christmas music. It is beautiful music, and people enjoy it as many carols are written by great composers. Why are people threatened by this? It is not an attempt to change anyone’s religion. People are allowed to practice whatever religion they want. Many don’t practice any religion at all.
If their was ever a time to praise God, it is now. We must bring God back into our country. He has been gone too long.
Laurel Anderson
Wheeling