is it me or is this country going down hill they r saying our schools r stopping xmas plays because it will upset people from other countrys
help me out here this is britain our country when i go abroad i respect the rules
i love xmas my kids r young i hope they still enjoy xmas the same as i did when i was a kid
and is there really anybody out there from any culture that has a problem with school activities
2007-12-05 19:23:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
It is not other religions that are ruining our Christmas traditions, it is the stupid pratts at out town halls that are. They are from all walks of life as elected councillors but seem hell bent on making a name for themselves with these PC regulations. I have known and lived among different religions in this country and they actually love our traditions and they to give presents and sing carol. and enjoy the festivities. The way to ensure that these stupid people do not get their own way is to show that the UK is a Christian country and not only celebrate Christmas but make sure you shout from the roof tops that it is about the birth of Jesus and not just an excuse for over indulgence and over spending.
2007-12-05 19:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by ANF 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not dying out.. It is the character of the festivities that are altering...I know lots of people from different religions and cultures, and apart from the weird Je hovah Witnesses they all celebrate Christmas.... Perhaps not in quite the same sense as Christians, but they do not find anything at all offensive about it.. If you were to ask all the foreign mums at the school gates,be they Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Christian or whatever, they would all give a resounding go ahead to the Nativity plays etc,, and would want their own kids to take part.
The problem is the PC people deciding what people want or should so, without consulting the people concerned,, Too full of their own importance,, All it needs is for the Parents Association at schools to run these things, independent of any PC control at all ..
2007-12-06 03:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well where I stay is extremely diverse culturally. Oddly enough, it is the non Christians that go over board during Christmas, with parties and gifts etc. You would think if people are so anti Christmas plays and productions etc, that they would ALSO be anti the constant advertising of Christmas in the commercial sector. I cannot honestly relate to your problem of people stopping children's plays, and I am in no way religious. That said as well, the different cultures in my city do not have issue with the celebration of Christmas, mainly as its a great time to get gifts and get drunk... and take loads of time off work...
In my own view, I feel that Xmas is not as amazing and thrilling as it was when I was a kid, and has become way too commercial. To me New Years and Xmas are days that I spend with my family and being together, even though I am the only non -christian in my family. That said, there was recently a Xmas where we had lunch and we had to cut it short as the pressure at work was so immense that two of us had to go and complete various tasks.
And I guess that's that - Xmas is for getting, Easter is for eating - religious holidays are just an excuse to spend money, and overindulge. This is a big reason why I no longer respect religion - it is too often used as an excuse!
2007-12-06 03:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by straw_berry_girl 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i left Britain in January and keep looking in as an outsider now and you can really see how the government has really f#€ked up Britain with everything i live in Spain and you never hear the government here saying lets stop all the catholic parades and things.i came to Spain so i should learn the lingo respect they people and intergrate with them i miss Britain but what was once called great Britain is now just an island off France
2007-12-06 03:40:15 · answer #4 · answered by jaeck76 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cant agree more. We are trying to be so politicaly correct now that it is going to far.
My children attend a catholic school linked to a catholic church which is my choice to send them there.
The council has now banned the school nativity play because a muslim family have chosen to send there children to the school and they dont want them to be offended.
The family are not bothered about the nativity play taking place I have spoken to them many times about cultural/ religious differences so why should the council.
Its a catholic school, christmas is Jesus's birthday why shouldnt the school be allowed to celebrate.
2007-12-06 03:40:48 · answer #5 · answered by little_one 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not english & I don't stay in Britain & I don't celebrate christmas but I heard about what u are talking about recently & even I find it ridiculous that the schools are stopping the plays. It's England for heavan's sake. Christmas is a tradition there!
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2007-12-06 03:30:55 · answer #6 · answered by Halo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is in our hearts and everyday is Christmas day. It's not only about school activities and other festivities. The real meaning of Christmas is sharring your blessings, especially with the less privileged.
2007-12-06 03:36:34 · answer #7 · answered by dol 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The PC lot are at it again....this is our country, our rules. If you choose to live/visit Britain then accept us for what/who we are, like we have to in other (stricker) countries. Of course if you don't want to live by our standards then go live somewhere else + don't come here moaning. Your choice, take it or leave.
2007-12-06 03:36:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Frist , it's Christmas ,not xmas, and people now just want presents and money money money,everyone is fogetting what the meaning of Christmas is all about
2007-12-06 03:32:00 · answer #9 · answered by low_hd_rider 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes as always i too blame the media.
Christmas is too commercialised these days.(down to greed).
And as for school plays they should be there forever.
It seems to be a rule for everyone else but not for us these days.
Also when your in your own home you should be able to do whatever you wish to make christmas a happy memorable time for you and your family.
Have a good one Merry Christmas.
2007-12-06 03:56:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋