OPINION: The “War on Christmas” is a crock.

This will be short. It seems that it is that time again. As families gather and rush to buy every living or non-living thing for their family and friends, the assholes at Fox Entertainment love to push the agenda on the war on Christmas. Why ?
I grew up in a Christian America, and we loved Christmas, still do. In the wake of the last few years of crusade however on behalf of the Bill O’Reilly’s and Pat Robertson’s, this time of rejoicing and loving one another has been hi-jacked by a bunch of right wing fanatics. The last time I checked there were no secret convoys from the Muslim Brotherhood to sneak weapons up to the North Pole and attack the lie called Santa Claus. It IS the first lie many of us tell our kids, never mind the free pass in the name of good will and keeping our tots happy.
This is what burns me. I live among Buddhists, Muslims, and other folk that DO NOT celebrate Christmas, but I am not afraid of accidentally wishing one of them a Merry Christmas. I mean come on, the meaning of the holiday, be it Ramadan, Hanukkah, Christmas or whatever is to rejoice in the good that we have and wish for future blessings among all people. This message has been lost.
Lastly, Christmas is celebrated by a bunch of folks borrowing from a pagan solstice celebration and has misconstrued the meaning such that it is now a global economic watermark; how much did they spend? If this were in fact a celebration of the birth of Christ, which for 99% of Christians it is not, one might point out that He was NOT born on Christmas, as our teachings tell us. The lies do not stop there.
So, in closing, to my Christian friends and family that feel some sort of attack from a boogeyman, hell-bent on wrecking Christmas, seek the true meaning and live it. Love your brothers and sisters as your selves. If I happen to see you and wish you a Merry Christmas, or a Happy Holiday, the sentiment is the same. I mean to convey that I love you and yours and I hope the season as well as the coming year bring you great joy. I think Jesus would stand with me on this one, although I am a Deist/Buddhist. Throw stones at that, and have a very Merry Holiday/Hanukkah/Kwanza/ Ramadan or pagan ritual.
That is all. Peace on Earth and goodwill towards men says it all. You are either a devout follower of your prophet, or you are lost in a capitalist scheme. In any regard, have a good ‘un! And FUCK this “war on Christmas” talk. Blessings be to ALL people. That is what my heart, and my Creator teaches me, no discrimination. One Love.