Is There a War on Christmas? Why Saying "Merry Christmas" Still Matters | Peter Demos

Is the shift from saying, "Merry Christmas" to "Happy Holidays" really harmless—or is it a warning sign of something much bigger?

In this special episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I break down why the so-called "War on Christmas" isn't about outrage or nostalgia, but about how cultures change—slowly, subtly and often without resistance.

Using history, data and real institutional examples, I share how small language shifts are often the first step in much larger cultural transformations. What begins as "inclusivity" or "neutrality" can quietly become exclusion of Christian worldview from public life altogether.

This episode isn't about being angry—it's about being aware.

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💭 A different way to reflect this week:

· When cultural change feels "small," how do we discern whether it's actually significant?

· What responsibility do believers have when truth is softened in the name of comfort?

📌 In this episode, we unpack:

✅ Why Christmas—unlike other Christian holidays—is uniquely targeted

✅ The real reason "Happy Holidays" only appears in December

✅ Institutional examples where "Merry Christmas" was discouraged

✅ Why the "Jesus wasn't born on December 25th" argument misses the point

✅ A 5-step pattern every major cultural revolution follows

✅ How language shapes morality before laws ever change

✅ Why persuasion always comes before persecution

✅ What history teaches us about ignoring "small" cultural shifts

📢 TAKE ACTION:

🎄 Speak truth without fear or hostility

📖 Understand how language shapes worldview

🕯 Be alert to cultural drift—not reactionary, but intentional

🙏 Celebrate Christmas boldly, with clarity and conviction

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