Cinnamon Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 (edited) I read an article last week in the paper saying how some groups are encouraging people to boycott Christmas cards which are too politically correct. They say we sould not buy cards which avoid Christmas themes like the nativity....... They used the card I have chosen to give out this year as an example I think its gorgeous - it shows a big pile of Brussells Sprouts.......& it sums up the festive season for me We are not religious,but we love Christmas for its traditions,fun & family time. I chose the card because its gorgeous & ,I think, witty. I do feel a bit embarassed though,in case any of the recipients of my card recognise it from the article Edited December 11, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Oh dear Sarah! - I did see that article but thought it a bit patronising. It is up to the individual what type of card they send and if you aren't religious then that's "Ooops, word censored!"ody elses business. I send very few cards and usually have a nativity scene but I wouldn't be offended to receive a card of brussels sprouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 My aunt has announced that she doesn't like cards which say "Merry Christmas" because it suggests that everyone is drunk! All cards with Merry Christmas on go in the bin . I bet the one I sent her had Merry Christmas on ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 See - it's a minefield - it's much safer to not send any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 (edited) I've also got a friend who is terrified of birds so you can't send a card with a robin on either. I just think what the heck, they're going in the recycling box in a week or so, does it really matter what's on the card - no one is going to stick them in gilt frames on the mantelpiece, are they! The ones I don't like get stuck on the loo door ! Edited December 11, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 I do hope you don't all think I was being serious in the above post. I really could not give a fig what people think about my cards.........they should see what I have planned for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Hope it's something you can post on here, Sarah!! Colin Firth with a sprig of holly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Who writes these articles? Do the cards that people have been sending for decades and decades with snow scenes on them (or robins, or snowmen, or children playing in snow) fall into this category too? I think you should send whatever cards you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Hope it's something you can post on here, Sarah!! Colin Firth with a sprig of holly? Sprig of holly - where? ....and what if I send my nativity card to someone who isn't religious?.... (no Sarah - I wasn't taking you seriously ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 A post guy at my boyfriend's work opened their delivery of Christmas cards and was so upset that they weren't religious that he sent them all back and didn't tell anyone!!! People are so funny Now back to thinking about sprigs of holly......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 if we receive any non-religious cards we stamp on them - tear them into small pieces and then burn them whilst reciting prayers of purging, wrath and damnation.... we ourselves only send tasteful, sensitive religious cards - like this one my oldest son designed 5 or 6 years ago... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 I would hope it would need more of a bunch than a sprig............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 No, a sprig is fine by me ! Great card, Phil!! You've got some talented children there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Phil, I hope you ripped it up right in front of them, talented cute little children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 if we receive any non-religious cards we stamp on them - tear them into small pieces and then burn them whilst reciting prayers of purging, wrath and damnation.... we ourselves only send tasteful, sensitive religious cards - like this one my oldest son designed 5 or 6 years ago... Phil you should send this card to hallmark!!!!!!! its very funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Don't send the card to Hallmark!!! They'll take away the idea from you and pay you peanuts for it. Worth much more than that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 You're very wise, Liz. That really is a lovely card, Phil. Now, back to that sprig of holly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 You're very wise, Liz. That really is a lovely card, Phil.Now, back to that sprig of holly... you can send Colin Firth cards from here: http://hemsidor.torget.se/users/4/4704/postcards.html as for a sprig of holly - not the best thing to have hiding your nadgers... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 This was in yesterday's Daily Mail: It has often been accused of being a stronghold for political correctness. But even the Commission for Racial Equality, it seems, has a sense of humour when it comes to Christmas. The watchdog's official card this year features a nativity scene with all the usual religious characters. The traditional design, however, is presented as a 'draft' - and is lampooned with a series of scribbled suggestions or notes. One states: 'The snow looks hideously white' while another says: 'Sheep should look more diverse.' Pointing to the stable, one suggestion reads: 'Stable not compliant with housing code - where is disabled access?' Highlighting Father Christmas and reindeer, another comments: 'Important: Animals pulling sleigh should be product of equal opportunities employment policies, not all one species.' Michael Fellows, of the Campaign Against Political Correctness, is delighted with the card. He said: 'When a heavyweight like the Commission for Racial Equality starts poking fun at political correctness you know things have gone too far. 'It appears that political correctness, which totally undermines British life, is now being wholeheartedly rejected and replaced by common sense.' The CRE - whose chairman Trevor Phillips has declared that multiculturalism is in danger of sending Britain 'sleepwalking' to segregation - would not comment over its decision to send the card to contacts and supporters. But senior sources within the organisation feel the card is timely. A survey published at the weekend revealed that the rise of political correctness has made a marked difference to the Christmas cards available in high street stores. The Daily Mail study of 5,500 cards found the scene of Jesus in his manger with three wise men appears in just one in 100. Hundreds avoided any images linked to Christmas at all, including fir trees and snowmen. The Christian Voice group has already called for a boycott of such cards, saying society should never forget why Christmas is celebrated. On Saturday, the Bishop of Rochester became the latest senior clergyman to speak out. He said Government agencies and firms were reluctant to allow Christmas celebrations because bosses feared they would be seen as discriminating against people of other faiths. The Right Reverend Michael Nazir-Ali said the root of the problem was the culture of political correctness. He told Radio 4' s Today programme: 'I think the point is not some kind of active conspiracy, but various assumptions that we have got used to over the last 50 years, which are now affecting legislation, for instance, diversity legislation.' The Pakistani-born bishop added: 'The point is Christmas has been celebrated in this country for 1,500 years at the very least.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 This was in yesterday's Daily Mail: The Daily Mail study of 5,500 cards found the scene of Jesus in his manger with three wise men appears in just one in 100. Hundreds avoided any images linked to Christmas at all, including fir trees and snowmen. The Christian Voice group has already called for a boycott of such cards, saying society should never forget why Christmas is celebrated. Yes, that was the article. And they used a picture pf my lovely Sprouts card as an example of a card which people should boycott .......madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Sprouts are very much associated with Christmas, so I fail to see what all the fuss is about. People take themselves too seriously sometimes. I for one would be delighted to receive such a card. Surely the point is that we send greetings to one another at this time of year. We receive cards from Moslem, Hindu and Jewish friends, wishing us seasons greetings, and are delighted to do so. We send similar back. I am now going to make a particular point of looking for sprout cards for just such a purpose and I know that they will be amused and delighted.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 They cam from John Lewis ..........they had plenty in stock still when I bought another 2 packs yeasterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Ooh...Ta! Am going to Coles ( Sheffield's JLP) tomorrow. Will have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 This was in yesterday's Daily Mail: The Daily Mail study of 5,500 cards found the scene of Jesus in his manger with three wise men appears in just one in 100. Hundreds avoided any images linked to Christmas at all, including fir trees and snowmen. The Christian Voice group has already called for a boycott of such cards, saying society should never forget why Christmas is celebrated. The Christian Voice Group (so-called) are notorious reactionary, homophobic lunatics who have no valid claim to call themselves The Christian Voice at all... anyone who claims to speak on behalf of all (or even many!) Christians is plainly deluded and should be given a very wide berth.. (rant over!) Phil (The Voice of Reason!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 I know nothing about The Christian Voice group, but what you have just said is exactly the impression I got about them from reading the article A very wide berth will certainly be given (to them,not you Phil!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
