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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.

The True Meaning of the Holiday Season

Greta Christina, Greta Christina's Blog. December 25, 2008.
It's cold. It's dark. Let's celebrate and take part in activities -- like parties and big group dinners -- that strengthen social bonds.

George Bush's Nightmare Before Christmas

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. December 16, 2008.
Bush just dumped a huge lump of coal on the American people this holiday.

This Christmas: Barack Obama and Black Santa

John Ridley, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. December 6, 2008.
Oh, what I wouldn't give for a photo-op of brother Santa with the Obamas.

UPDATE: There Will Be No White House 'Impeach Bush' Ornament After All

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. December 2, 2008.
Apparently the ornament reported on earlier today has been snubbed. Get the full story here.

Doh! George and Laura Bush Send Out Christmas-Themed Hanukkah Invitations

Ryan Powers, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. November 27, 2008.
Um ... you probably shouldn't put a Christmas tree on the front of your Hanukkah invitations.

Bill O'Reilly Defeated: Surrenders to the 'War on Christmas'

Satyam Khanna, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. November 19, 2008.
Bill O'Reilly isn't practicing what he preaches.

Why Not a War on New Year's?

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: PEEK. December 31, 2007.
There are a number of reasons they should try to wipe this day off the calendar.

Israeli Occupation Casts Shadow Over Bethlehem

Ben White, Comment Is Free. December 25, 2007.
At this time of year, faced with occupation and threats from extremists, Palestinian Christians have little to celebrate.

Santa Died for Your MasterCard

Trish, Pensito Review AlterNet: PEEK. December 24, 2007.
A Washington artist has become the defacto commander in the so-called "War on Christmas".

9-Year-Old Banned from Christmas Party "Because He Didn't Believe in Jesus"

Paddy, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: PEEK. December 22, 2007.
Sounds like someone got a bug in their saddle over the fact the family was "non-religious" and decided to be a Grinch.

Santa Delivers 37,000+ Copies of Constitution to Bush

Jen Nessel, Center for Constitutional Rights AlterNet: PEEK. December 20, 2007.
Kringle hopes the President can find time to read the document and abide by its laws.

This Christmas, You Can Buy Her Affection

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: PEEK. December 19, 2007.
Diamond and car ads proclaim, "All women are whores, just set the price."

Ron Paul on Huckabee Holiday Ad: "When Fascism Comes...It Will Be Wrapped in the Flag, Carrying a Cross" [VIDEO]

Will Thomas, Huffington Post AlterNet: Video. December 19, 2007.
The ad features a bookshelf in the background that appears to some like a "floating cross."

GOP Rep Declares US a Christian Nation, Calls on Americans to "Stand Up" and "Worship Christ"

Satyam Khanna, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. December 12, 2007.
Rep. King isn't alone. McCain and Huckabee both have declared that America is a Christian nation.

Faith Community Slams Fox News' "War on Christmas" Fear Mongering

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. December 5, 2007.
Steven Reynolds: Someone call Keith Olbermann! Bill O'Reilly has taken one across the bow, and he's not likely to take this one sitting down.

The Problem with Christmas

Bill McKibben, Grist.org. December 4, 2007.
It has long since become too busy, too expensive, too centered around acquiring that which we do not need.

The Commercialization of Christmas: What Would Jesus Buy?

Emily Wilson, AlterNet. November 23, 2007.
A camera crew followed the Reverend Billy across the country as he preached against our shopping-hungry culture. His message is just in time for the holiday frenzy.

2006 XMA$ GIFT WI$H LI$T

Will Durst, AlterNet. December 27, 2006.
There's something on this list for everyone -- even Saddam Hussein and Jason Alexander.

'What would happen if the Virgin Mary came to Bethlehem today?'

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: PEEK. December 24, 2006.
A Christmas Card...

Christmas Shopping 2006: The Way Forward

Arianna Huffington, AlterNet. December 21, 2006.
The annual list of presents for favorite -- and not so favorite -- public figures.

Christmas Has Not Been Stolen

Mary Shaw, AlterNet. December 20, 2006.
It only takes one look at tinseled-out storefronts to see that Christmas is alive and thriving.

An Exit Strategy for the War on Christmas

Barbara Ehrenreich, AlterNet. December 9, 2006.
Let's face it: Christmas is not the exclusive property of those who think God came to earth 2000 years ago as a baby in Bethlehem.

Why do Republicans hate Christmas? [VIDEO]

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet: Video. December 7, 2006.
Neighbors shoot at anti-Bush holiday display, ACLU steps in.

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