The War on Christmas

Every year we are reminded on the war on Christmas. This year, Starbucks was the main target with switching from their holiday cups, to plain, red cups. Some, such as a man in congress,don't support the change in these coffee cups.
Those who are against Starbucks new change suggest they are taking away Christmas by not having their designs on the cups. However, out of these designs, they have never had an Catholic symbol on the cups. Perhaps a Christmas tree, but the meaning behind which has now been separated from the religion of the holiday. The New York Post writes about many Christians slamming Starbucks with this change. However, there are just as many, if not more, people who find this to be pointless. 


I believe people need to think their religion is more important and always known. We have seen this by watching Americans become defensive of their religion when new people with different beliefs come to our country. Many feel like their religion must be known and on top. We are often known for leaving Thanksgiving early to get that great buy at Best Buy and leave our families to get it all so we can have it for Christmas. This holiday has become such a social construct to our culture and not so much a religion. Yes, millions of people celebrate the religious meaning of Christmas, but even those people go out shopping instead of spending time with their family.

Where is the line between when a religion is a priority and when it is used out of convenience? I think people need to feel important and argue for something they find important. The Jews don't get mad when Catholics eat Kosher food, so why should Catholics get mad when others want a red cup? I means, people aren't trying to slander them by having a red cup and a fake Christmas tree.