Holy Christmas! It’s Just a Cup.
Posted by MichaelGroff on November 12, 2015 | Filed under Podcasts
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As we head into another holiday season it’s time to begin embracing the traditions that run congruent with this time of year. Black Friday, holiday music and visiting family and friends are just a few of the things you may commonly associate with November and December. Another budding tradition echoing from the far right horizon are the cries of the Christians that insist there is a War on Christmas. Every year, this very vocal minority cherry picks a new example from pop-culture or the media to hold up as their shining example that there is an ongoing battle to eliminate the holiday.
In years past we’ve attempted to appeal to these individuals on a logical and/or emotional level; issuing counter-examples demonstrating how Christmas, it’s spirit and the marketing thereof are very much alive and well. This year, a new strategy comes to mind. Just. Stop. It.
The latest tantrum from the Christian right Christmas defense group seems to stem from the announcement that Starbucks will not be releasing a holiday themed cup this year. The cup itself has no mention of any specific holiday, instead it is typically adorned with snowflakes, trees and other symbols one might associate with winter or perhaps the Christmas/holiday season. This year, the cup will just be red colored and have the Starbucks logo. Yep, that’s it… I know, it seems like there would be more but that apparently constitutes a War on Christmas!
It’s just a fricken cup, settle the Hell down. Thank you.
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