Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy *phew*, it's a good thing...I was afraid retail was never going to acknowledge the season! <a href="http://articles.news.aol.com/business/_a/wal-mart-wishes-you-a-merry-christmas/20061109070609990008?ncid=NWS00010000000001" target="_blank">http://articles.news.aol.com/b usiness/_a/wal-mart-wishes-you-a-merry-christmas/20061109070609990008?ncid=NWS00010000000001</a> A year after religious and other groups boycotted retailers, including Wal-Mart, for downplaying Christmas, the world's largest retail chain will have an in-your-face Christmas theme this year. "We, quite frankly, have learned a lesson from last year," says Wal-Mart spokeswoman Linda Blakley. "We're not afraid to use the term 'Merry Christmas.' We'll use it early, and we'll use it often." "Our intention is to make every customer feel welcomed and appreciated, whether they celebrate Christmas or other holidays," spokesman Jim Sluzewski says. -------- I love Christmas, but I admit that last paragraph I quoted seems contradictory with a capitol "cont".
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <---sets the timer to see how long it takes mele to click on a topic with "Christmas" in the title ;-)
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Yes, they're saying Merry Christmas, and so the boycotts are lifted and people can spend themselves silly at Wal-Mart. I'm just glad all concerned understand the true meaning of the season. lol
Originally Posted By mele LOL! *waves at TDG* I, too, have been afraid that retail stores will acknowledge this wonderful holiday! What a relief.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Say, what's in the egg nog in this thread?* ;-) *would boycott egg nog if he could seein' he's a Boiled Custard Boy, but used nog for the joke since it is the most recognizable holiday beverage Er, Christmas beverage, *Christmas* beverage---IN YOUR FACE!!
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Oh no, not that drinkable custard stuff again, TDG? And here I thought the war on Christmas was over...
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy You admit it! You admit it's drinkable! HA! I am winning the war!! >:-D
Originally Posted By mrichmondj Wal-Mart is having a hard time right now. Their sales are not growing as fast as inflation, and they can't get a break in the press. This PR tactic is designed to give them a positive light before the holidays, and I'm sure the talking heads on TV will give plenty of air time to this "news."
Originally Posted By Rsey103 religious groups boycotted wal-mart for *downplaying*,....uh...Christmas? I didn't click on the link. It's a joke right?
Originally Posted By TomSawyer When the Three Wise Men stopped at the Walmart in Bethlehem on their way to the manger, the greeter didn't tell them Merry Christmas. They were offended, but it was the only store open that late and they needed to get something because Balthazar had left the gifts they had originally purchased at home. They couldn't find gold, frankincense and myrrh. History has passed down what they intended to give the baby Jesus instead of what he actually got. Instead, Jesus wound up with a Tickle Me Nero, a souvenir dreidel covered with pictures of Roman tourist hotspots in Judea, and a Temple playset complete with miniature tables and money changers. Caspar and Mechior never forgave Balthazar for forgetting the gold, frankincense and myrrh even though they'd asked him seven times if he had packed it. In later years, they would appear at speaking engagements and book tours as "The Two Wise Men and the Idiot."
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <<<"We, quite frankly, have learned a lesson from last year," says Wal-Mart spokeswoman Linda Blakley. "We're not afraid to use the term 'Merry Christmas.' We'll use it early, and we'll use it often.">>> I think that this is good news. I have to admit Wal Mart has it right on this.
