If the ACLU is so against religious holidays, then why are they not also attacking holidays other than Christian ones? You don't see the ACLU trying to ban Ramadan or Hannuhkah, do you? What about Kwanzaa? The ACLU isn't doing anything about that. My belief is that the ACLU is strictly against anything Christian. Any other religion is left alone.

Sheez,
I know keeping state and church seperated is a good thing, but I thought that really is more to do with anything in politics and justice.

This is overreacting.

Honestly, I believe that the proponents of Christmas are missing the fact that there are SEVERAL holidays in December that fall under various religions. Now if a private owner wanted to have Christmas only celebrations and decorations, that's understandable and allowed. But these arguments are more geared towards the public state. Meaning, the government cannot endorse one religion/holiday over another. Therefore, I completely agree that in an area where more than one religion is present, either (a) the city must use "Happy Holidays" as a generic "good will towards all" OR (b) the city must decorate and commemorate for each and every religion that it represents. Cost effectiveness-wise, selection (a) is just more logical. Otherwise, the city must erect not only a 50 foot Christmas Tree, but a sizeable Menorah and Kwanzza Mat as well.

To me, it's just about representation for ALL that live in your area, and to assume we all celebrate Christmas is just ignorant.

What other religions have decorations, ect. in public areas? If you can find me an American town that has nothing but government bought Hannuhkah decorations throughout public areas, I'm sure the ACLU would fight to have other religious holidays displayed also.

downside pretty much hit the nail on the head. Just because 95% of the population celebrates Christmas, it doesn't mean the government can exclude the other 5% that celebrate another religious holiday.

I'm not sure what to think here. On the one hand, I agree with respecting every system of belief there may be in this country (with the notable exception of Scientology - sorry! ) because it is our right to choose what to believe. On the other hand, it is absolutely clear that the majority of this country is Christian; I think that this is the viewpoint the ACLU takes. However, Christmas has become so commercialized anyway that many who celebrate it (that I know of) do so with no religious connotation. If the holiday were entirely about whatever it's about, I would have a problem with the overt expression of religion everywhere. But, now, it's not just a religious holiday. I see no problem with it.

poor richard's version: the aclu has good motives but has overreacted.