Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Harvey the Grinch

Mayor Harvey Johnson changed the Jackson "Christmas Parade" to the "Holiday Parade" this year.  Application/press release.

WLBT also reported the news:

"Johnson referred to the parade as the Christmas parade several times during a press conference Wednesday, but when we directed him to the press release, Johnson said the official theme is "Celebrating the Capitol City with Holiday Spirit and Cheer."

Johnson went on to say he is a Christian and that while Christians celebrate during this season, others also celebrate.

"I understand these issues are being raised by Christians that Christ is being taken out of Christmas, but that's really a stretch for someone who's a believer to believe that Christ can be taken out of the meaning of Christmas simply through a parade," Johnson said."

Found this shot of an earlier Jackson website out in Google never-never land to remind you of Christmas's past:


28 comments:

Anonymous said...

B F D.

PEOPLE ARE SO UPTIGHT ABOUT CRAP LIKE THIS. This is a GOVERNMENT SPONSORED PARADE.

The active word here is GOVERNMENT. NOT Christian, of whom I AM one.

Anonymous said...

And, I will add, why we Republicans keep getting our clocks cleaned in national elections. Can you spell RIGID?

MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY?

GOD TOLD ME, SO I KNOW I AM RIGHT. IT IS THE MAJORITY OF THE 60% IN THE MIDDLE THAT IS SINFUL AND WRONG.

Anonymous said...

I don't see the problem. The time around the winter solstice has been celebrated by many cultures for thousands of years. It wasn't until about 400 AD that Pope Julius I declared December 25 as Jesus birthday in an effort to inject Christianity into otherwise pagan celebrations. The Catholic church did the same thing by moving All Saints Day to around the same time as the Lord of the Dead festival in 835 AD.

Calling the season "holiday" more properly reflects the wide-ranging cultures that celebrate during this time.

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!!

Anonymous said...

More of this PC CRAP!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

Anonymous said...

I am celebrating festivus with the aluminum pole chosen for it's strength to weight ratio, the dinner with the airing of grievances followed by the feats of strength. We will also be finding festivus mircles in everyday occurrences. Screw Christmas and the Christian commercialism. Screw kwanza and all other "just black" holidays. Cheers and happy festivus.

Anonymous said...

I'm always mildly amused that Santa Claus was a big part of the Christmas parade and the Christians didn't seem to mind the irony. Until now.

Anonymous said...

What will the Methodists say???!!!

KaptKangaroo said...

How about the non-sexually specific, racially aseptic, non-religious, all inclusive plant and animal non-seasonal pollution free celebration parade?

Bah Humbug!

No Christmas Tree for YOU! It depletes the Ozone layer.

Anonymous said...


Funny, I don't remember all of this "anti christian" PC when there were 3000 dead Americans at ground zero, I doubt it occured right after Pearl harbor, and I'll bet when our guys died in Afghanistan yesterday that removing Christ from Christmas was the last topic they shared.

I'm not a preacher, but remember this...."The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away".

The higher power owes us nothing. I just hope his Love for us doesn't go away as a result of society's open rejection of him and his son. Anyone in positons of authority would do well to remember the "taketh away" part.

Anonymous said...

I love all this arguing over a holiday about peace on earth and good will toward men. Someone missed the point.

KaptKangaroo said...

Use that sense of humor the Good Lord gave you.

ShadowTree said...

Meanwhile, ABC has announced that 'The White House Tree this year is coming from the state of...'

I thought it was a Christmas Tree. Now it's a White House Tree. And why would a black man who panders to green peacers agree to turn on white lights on a red and green holiday anyway? What about carbon footprints? And which holiday is Michelle celebrating when she takes the girls purse shopping next week?

I think I'll have another bowl of that crockpot-nutria they cook in The Grove.

Anonymous said...

If the Almighty can swallow his "followers" bowing to meaningless gifts, I think he can handle the word "holiday".

But if we don't have false outrage, the terrorists truly win.

Anonymous said...

Politically correct or respectful of others?

Does being politically incorrect mean one has to be rude, argumentative,self-righteous,offensive, and to assume the worst?

Does Peace on Earth and Good Will toward men starts with dislike for anyone who doesn't agree with you?

Is Christianity about loving only those like yourself or loving your neighbor as yourself?

And, are some of you forgetting that the holidays include Hanukkah? Perhaps, we can have The Star of David in a Holiday parade along with Santa and other holiday symbols.

Is anyone stopping the churches from getting a parade permit and sponsoring a Christmas only parade?

Peace and happiness starts in the heart of each of us. We control how we feel about anything.

Anonymous said...

While we're on the subject of the Government bashing Christians, whatchew wanna bet that Mr. O takes the oath on a Quran this go round?

Anonymous said...

It is fun for the kids. Geesh 7:54AM get over the self-righteousness.

Purple in a Red state said...

Merry CHRISTmas to you all :-)

Anonymous said...

Per the application this is a 'holiday' parade...15. There is only one SANTA CLAUS and MRS. CLAUS character allowed in the parade. They are the focal point at the end of the parade. If Santa and the Mrs. are the focal points then we have been hoodwinked all these years...oh well.
Merry CHRISTmas to you all!!

Anonymous said...

Pardon me Anonymous???? Last I heard, the municipal government is still being run on tax payers money!! So........it's NOT a "government sponsored" parade. It's just that those atheists get to call the shots on what it's called!

Raymond engineer said...

The Holiday parade is for one Holiday and the name of that Holiday is Christmas. All the Laws designating December 25 as a Holiday call the Holiday by its name - Christmas. You don't call a parade on MLK day Black man Parade. You don't call a veterans day parade, all people in the military parade. A Holiday has a name, you don't harm anyone by using the correct name.

Anonymous said...

Harvey's opponents in the next election will be in every church saying Harvey is against Christ, Christians and God...

Anonymous said...

Spread the holiday cheer and call it what it is...CHRISTMAS! We should have the opportunity to enjoy Christ and what's He's done for us. We have to put with enough people trying to smother Christianity and prayer all year long. We should have at least a few days of cheer and goodwill. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

ophelia said...


What puzzles (nay, appalls) me is---well, two things:

1) It's a universally festive season, with (as someone else observed above) pagan roots, the winter solstice, Saturnalia...why prissily insist it be hog-tied inextricably to the BABY JESUS' BIRTH?

2) Non-believers, Hindus, Jains, Jews, Zoroastrians, Shintoists, Unitarians, and what-have-you probably like to enjoy the parades and colorful twinkling lights, as well as those of us who call ourselves Christians.

I love the idea of a "Holiday" celebration. I do not need a parade to reaffirm my Catholic faith---I can do that on my own time, on any day of holy obligation. Why would I wish, mean-spiritedly, to exclude anyone during a season meant for fun, food, frolic, and "peace on earth, good will to all men"?

Anonymous said...

Ophelia you are a complete moron.
All those other religions, sects, beliefs that you listed are more than welcome to join us in the parades colorful, lights, etc.
As course, my Jewish friends already celebrate their own festival of lights, last time I checked. And I certainly don't see you accusing them of them of prissily hog-tieing the lighting of candles.
No one is excluded. All are welcome to join in with us and celebrate Christmas.

Anonymous said...

Does this mean the War on Christmas folks will vote for Chokwe now?

Anonymous said...

It has to do with tax dollars.
You don't want to spend money pay for birth control if you don't believe in it,but you want non-Christians to pay for a Christmas parade or Christmas decorations?

And, 8:58am, kids will enjoy a holiday parade as well. For most of them , it's about Santa which has ZERO to do with Christianity and EVERYTHING to do with paganism.

I'm OK with Holiday parade so I'm not among the self-righteous. It's the " if it's not Christmas it's anti- Christian" group who also get offended with " Xmas" as an abbreviation that are beyond self-righteous!

And, kids love(d) Halloween as well before the self-righteous weighed in!

Anonymous said...

3:58 pm perhaps it's that the taxpayer isn't paying for a Hannukkah parade.

There's nothing preventing each religion from getting their own holiday parade permits and financing if the name and theme of the parade is that important to them.

What the heck is wrong with being " inclusive" in name as well as participation if all are welcomed ?

What is wrong with recognizing the birth of Christ isn't the only significant religious day(s) in December? Or, that some just like the Santa part,sharing with friends and family part of Christmas?

Do we have to fight over every nitpicking thing? It's bad enough that Halloween got politicized by religious zealots. Do we have to take all the fun and joy out of life ?

My idea of Hell would be having to spend eternity with the humorless, self-important, holier than thou.







Anonymous said...

Jesus called. He said stop complaining about the stupid parade and try doing some good deeds. He said spreading Christianity's message of love and peace would be a good place to start.

9:35, Jesus also asked me to tell you to stop telling people you know him. It's embarrassing.



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