The Naughty And Nice List - Which Companies are Allowing a
"Merry Christmas"

ORALANDO, FL, November 27, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) - As part of
the Friend or Foe Christmas Campaign, Liberty Counsel has created
a "Naughty and Nice" checklist (available online in pdf or MSWord)
which catalogs retailers who either censor or recognize Christmas.
The list was compiled from information gathered by Liberty Counsel
supporters.

Partial "Naughty List"

Lowe's - Employees cannot say "Merry Christmas" to customers. Lowe's
corporate advised that only when customers initiate a "Merry Christmas"
greeting can employees respond in kind.
Toys 'R' Us - "Holidays" are in, "Merry Christmas" is out.
Banana Republic - Web site has "Holiday Gift Guide" with no mention of
Christmas.
Bed Bath & Beyond - No mention of any holidays.
Barnes & Noble - Web site says "Gift Guide," "Holiday gift baskets," "Holiday
sled," "Holiday delivery," but no Christmas. Stores not allowed to put up
Christmas trees, and employees are not allowed to say "Merry Christmas."
Best Buy - Web site says "Unique gifts for the season," "Holiday gift ideas."
Spokesperson said the use of "Merry Christmas" is disrespectful.
Dick's Sporting Goods - Web site says "gifts" and has images, but no mention
of Christmas.
Eddie Bauer - Customer service would not recognize Christmas, they
"don't want to offend Jews, those who celebrate Kwanza and those
who have no religious preference."
Gap - "Holiday Survival Guide" with no mention of Christmas.
Home Depot - Web site says "Holiday Store" and "Holiday Lighting"
and only at bottom of site says "Make your Christmas decorations
complete." Stores have "Holiday Home Accents."
K-Mart - Selling "Holiday trees" and "Holiday wreaths.

"Partial "Nice List"

Dillard's - Advertises "Christmas Catalog."
JC Penney - Web site has "Christmas Shipping Countdown."
Joann Fabrics - Offers Christmas and Holiday fabrics.
Kohl's - Christmas is all over TV, print and radio ads.
L.L. Bean - Advertises and distributes "Christmas Catalog."
Linens 'N Things - Has a "Christmas Shop" and "Christmas Checklist."
Macy's - "Merry Christmas!" on its home page.
Michaels - Web site has a Christmas section.
M&M-Mars Candies - Will have red and green candies with pictures
of Christmas trees and angels among other images.
Target - Web site says "Christmas Decor," although the physical
store has "Holiday entertaining." TV ad says "Merry Christmas."
Wal-Mart - Has a "Christmas Shop," plays Christmas carols, and
employees can say "Merry Christmas."

Mathew Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, commented:
"Every consumer should make a list and check it twice, stop patronizing
retailers which are naughty and shop at those which are nice. Retailers
which seek to profit from Christmas while pretending it does not exist
should realize they have offended the vast majority of Americans who
enjoy Christmas. Customers have a choice and they will not patronize
corporate Scrooges.

Note: Naughty And Nice list available in PDF and MSWord formats on
article page. I had trouble listing them in this post.

http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2006/nov/06112706.html

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