Why Does Massachusetts Hate Christmas?

It is apparent that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts hates Christmas, and I am really curious why.

Not in the Commonwealth!

Now personally, I am no huge fan of Christmas, but I am certainly not anti-Christmas or get offended by the manner in which people decide to celebrate.  But it really seems to me that the Commonwealth is anti-Christmas.  Why is this.  Although I am not much of a religious person either, it is my opinion that Christianity is not a protected religion in Massachusetts, apparently is is offensive to the looney leftie,and all starts with Governor Deval Patrick. 

Image Courtesy of Michael Graham and the Natural Truth

As you can tell by the above invite, the State House had a Holiday Tree Lighting this past Monday.  But let me ask you Mr. Governor, "What the Hell is a Holiday Tree?"  Its a serious question, what other holidays have the symbol of a tree?  well, I guess Arbor Day does, but that is celebrated in April, so it seems a bit early to put up an Arbor Day Tree.  But, Governor Patrick hates Christmas and Christianity so much, he refuses to call a Christmas Tree a Christmas Tree.  What moron does not now that an evergreen tree decorated with ornaments and lights is a symbol of Christmas?  Apparently either the Governor does not know, or he is intolerant of Christianity.  Either way, it does not say much about him.  Now, I know some of my liberal friends may be thinking that it is simply the Governor choosing not to mix state and religion.  Well, I could almost buy that except for this:



Image courtesy of Michael Graham and the Natural Truth

That is correct the State is supporting the lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah.  Now, I have no problem with the lighting of the Menorah whatsoever.  As Adam Sandler once said, "Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights..."  But back to my point, the fact that the State is supporting the tradition of one religion but completely shunning another, seems to be religious non-tolerance to me.  This just goes to prove my point that the Commonwealth hates Christmas.  The Governor will proudly celebrate the tradition of Judaism by displaying a Menorah in the State House.  However, he shows his intolerance and hatred for anther religion by not acknowledging the symbol of the holiday for which he (and the rest of the country) receive a day off from work for.  Of course this is Massachusetts. so the hacks working for the state also get Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day off, but that is a discussion for another day.

But, it seems to me it should be a Christmas Tree and a Menorah, or no Christmas Tree and no menorah.  However, when its a menorah, and a politically correct, strictly non-denominational. all holiday encompassing items from the woods, it just seems like Christmas hatred.

In defense of the Governor, its not only him.  There are many other Christmas hating left wing crazies throughout the state.  Take the administrators at Lincoln-Sudbury High School.  They not only hate Christmas, but apparently don't think much of Hanukkah either, and would prefer for everyone celebrate the Winter Solstice.  The Winter Solstice?  Are you kidding me?  How would the song go:
"We wish you a Merry Winter Solstice"
"We wish you a Merry Winter Solstice"
"We wish you a Merry Winter Solstice"
"And a non-denominational, politically correct New Year!"

If you think I am making this stuff up, please see the email sent out to students by school administrators:

'Tis the season to celebrate the winter solstice and several cultural and religious holidays. The tradition of decorating the "senior spot" is a long-held one, and is acceptable as long as certain guidelines are followed. In the spirit of L-S culture, where we want to make sure no one feels excluded because of his/her identification or non-identification with a religious group, we have decided in previous years as a whole school (staff/ student committee on decorations) that decorations tied to a religious holiday (of any religion) do not have a place in the public areas in or around our school.
Please remember if you decorate, that winter scenes, snowflakes, lights are OK; anything connected to Hanukkah, Christmas, or other religious holidays is not OK. Please avoid Santa and Christmas trees, menorahs, stars of David, or other symbols of individual religious holidays. As in the past, decorations may be put up any time after December 15th. Also, prior to decorating, please run your plan by your housemaster.
Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your housemaster. We look forward to seeing the enhanced "senior spot" at the end of next week! --The Housemasters and the School Decorations and School Climate Committees

Once again, the no fun police in Massachusetts have shown up at a suburban high school.  Once again, instead of an email stating that students can decorate with whatever group the identify or non-identify with, they decided to ban pretty much everything Christmas related.  I guess Festivus is absolutely out of the question as well.  Better keep the metal poles at home, kids.

Well, I will be celebrating Christmas this year with my family and friends, and in the spirit of the Christmas season, I won't even tell the Governor or the other haters where to shove their holiday trees and winter solstices.