Unlike the Occupy movement, in America, Christmas is literally everywhere. You'd be hard pressed to find a downtown anywhere in this nation where the shops haven't dolled up for the season, and most often the city council has also elected to spend some green on greenery and banners and the like. Here are just a few examples: OKC, Chicago, Rochester.
Now, some Christians are going to say that there are too many pretty lights and not enough Baby Jesus in the public spaces (not true) but that is a bit like winning a major battle and complaining that it just wasn't enough of a rout. No one can walk downtown without being visually assualted by a thousand little reminders that the Christmas season is upon us.
Not only has Christmas attained a unique position as the only religious holiday granted to all state and federal employees, but it is also the holiday upon which by far the most collective effort is spent upon decoration and promotion. Rejoice, defenders of Christmas! You've won again.
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