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The 'War on Christmas' Comes Under Attack
By Steve Pendlebury - AOL News(Dec. 18) -- Only 7 culture-war-fighting days left until Dec. 25. The annual conflict over the season of peace is raging again -- but lately, with an added twist. As predictably as Santa appearing at the end of the Macy's Thanksgiving parade, Fox News' Bill O'Reilly and other conservative pundits have been cranking out War on Christmas reports. A few dispatches from the battlefront: "Why do they loathe the Baby Jesus?"; The Christmas Atheists Are Back; Why the Left Hates Christmas. Do the clerks say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" where you shop? Focus on the Family's Stand for ...
The Un-Gifting Movement, or How Do You Wrap a Goat?
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyWhether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Eid or Festivus, I've got news for you: gift-giving is so-o-o-o ten minutes ago. A series of initiatives -- large and small -- suggest that presents -- at least in the wrapped-with-a-bow, purchased-in-a-store variety -- are rapidly going the way of the Post Office. ...
What Weak Economy? Post-Thanksgiving Sales Up
By Mark Impomeni - Politics DailyThe Christmas shopping season got off to a strong start on Friday, despite the weak economy, according to preliminary numbers compiled by ShopperTrak RCT, which tracks sales at 50,000 retailers nationwide. Sales for Friday totaled $10.6 billion, three percent ahead of last year. Many shoppers took advantage of deep discounts offered by stores, which were anticipating a slower than normal sales day. The one-day gain could be an indication that consumers will be willing to open their pocketbooks, largely closed since mid-September, and spend a little during the holiday season.American consumers ...
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