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The 10 Most Annoying Pop Christmas Songs of All Time

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. December 23, 2011.

Why do pop artists have to get involved in Christmas?

Christmas -- ’Tis The Season of Right-Wing Blowhards and Their Faux-Outrage Machine

David Sirota, AlterNet. December 23, 2011.

That right-wingers feel the need to push their faith with such craven tactics in the non-existant "war on Christmas" speaks volumes about the nature of spiritual self-doubt.

The Christmas War on Atheism: What's the Religious Right Whining About When It's Really Non-Believers Who Are Under Attack?

Alex DiBranco, AlterNet. December 22, 2011.

Right-wing Christians are waging a war on non-believers' right not to have religion shoved down their throats.

How This Atheist Jewish Writer Made Peace with Her Children's Love of Christmas

Rachel Neumann, AlterNet. December 16, 2011.

Our sense of compassion and empathy can come as much from our sense of belonging to a larger humanity as it can from our sense of otherness.

An Atheist's Plea on Christmas: 'Go Enjoy Real Life'

Greta Christina, AlterNet. December 16, 2011.

If anyone tries to make you feel ashamed, or inferior, or like your life will be dreary and intolerable because you don't believe in this lie they're telling you that's not OK.

Fox News Escalates 'War On Christmas'

Mark Howard, News Corpse. December 25, 2010.

Rupert Murdoch sent a memo to all employees wishing them a happy 'holiday.' Why does he hate Jesus?

Hard-Right GOP Senators Throw Kiddie Tantrums on Christmas, Forgetting Our Founders' Heroics During the Holidays

John Nichols, The Nation. December 24, 2010.

Ruin a Republicans' Holiday shopping schedule, and bizarrely you'll be told must be a very poor Christian indeed.

How I Gave Up Christmas and Saved My Sanity

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. December 24, 2010.

Yes, Virginia, there is a sanity clause: Give Christmas the heave ho-ho!

Why Religious People Are Scared of Atheists

Greta Christina, AlterNet. December 16, 2010.

Religious believers commonly attack atheists simply for existing. Do out-of-the-closet atheists -- even polite ones -- challenge attempts at theocracy?

10 Best Christmas Songs for Atheists

Greta Christina, AlterNet. December 10, 2010.

What do you do if you're an atheist who likes Christmas carols?

10 Gift Ideas for the Soulless Wall St. Fat Cat in Your Life

Will Durst, AlterNet. December 5, 2010.

Wall Street is shoveling out record bonuses. Again. What to get the person who can buy anything?

A Very Wingnutty Christmas from Chuck Norris

Thers, Whiskey Fire AlterNet: PEEK. December 25, 2009.

When Chuck Norris wishes you a happy holiday ...

Sorry, O'Reilly. Christians started the "War on Christmas"... in the 16th Century

Bruce Wilson, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. December 25, 2009.

Protestants banned Christmas in Scotland for 4 centuries.

Pope Benedict Attacked During X-Mas Eve Mass

Pope Benedict Attacked During X-Mas Eve Mass

Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. December 24, 2009.

Security failed the Pontiff.

Will Dur$t's Xma$ Gift Wi$h Li$t

Will Durst, AlterNet. December 23, 2009.

These are the presents that folks may not receive wrapped up with bows but certainly deserve: for Joe Lieberman, a diamond-studded collar to befit his position as GOP lap dog.

Christian Story of Jesus's Birth Is a Myth Born of Politics

Christian Story of Jesus's Birth Is a Myth Born of Politics

Rev. Howard Bess, Consortium News. December 23, 2009.

Beautiful as it is, the story of the birth of Jesus is a myth born of the political needs of early Christians.

Immigration and the Salvation Army's War on Christmas

Immigration and the Salvation Army's War on Christmas

Refugio, Project Economic Refugee. December 18, 2009.

Did you hear about how the Salvation Army is denying toys to children if their parents are not “legal”?

Michelle Obama to Receive Christmas Gift, Wingnut Incensed

Susan Wallace, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. December 15, 2009.

The nerve of that lady, expecting a hand-out every damn year!

New Racist Christmas Carol: "Illegals in My Yard"

Andrea Nill, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. December 14, 2009.

The holiday spirit apparently means something very different for raging xenophobes.

11 Ways to Make Your Holiday Economically and Environmentally Friendly

Sarah Sloane, AlterNet. December 11, 2009.

The holidays can mean big expenses and lots of waste (not to mention the emotional costs). Here's how to avoid all that mess.

Christ in Your Tree? The Newest Weapon Against Evil Atheists Bent on Destroying X-Mas

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. December 8, 2009.

Celebrate Christmas morbidly.

How the Religious Right Stole Christmas

How the Religious Right Stole Christmas

Sandhya Bathija, Church and State. December 7, 2009.

Every holiday season, Christian conservatives moan about a "war on Christmas." Not surprisingly, this is tied to massive fundraising campaigns.

Updated: Corporate Grinch: GE Threatens to Kill Christmas Rather than Negotiate with Workers in Good Faith

Susan Wallace, AlterNet AlterNet: Politics. December 1, 2009.

All Tiny Tim wanted was to be a member of his local.

Most of Us Hate X-mas: Let's End That Holiday As We Know It

Bill McKibben, Grist.org. November 30, 2009.

If you poll Americans this time of year, far more regard the approaching holidays with dread than anticipation. How can we make Christmas worthwhile again?

Right-Wing American Family Association Misfires in the War on Christmas

Right-Wing American Family Association Misfires in the War on Christmas

Amanda Terkel, AlterNet: PEEK. November 18, 2009.

Eager to make a pariah out of the Gap, AFA wrongly accused the organization of not carrying any Christmas items.

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