Falwell: Stop those liberals from stealing Xmas! Has the Grinch moved to Boston? According to Rev. Falwell, he has. The City of Boston has renamed it's Christmas tree, the "holiday tree". "There's been a concerted effort to steal Christmas," Falwell told Fox Television. "Bah humbug," says I. First off, the Christians stole December 25 for the birthday of Jesus from the pagan sun-god Mithra. Scholars agree that the birth of Jesus cannot be placed in December. Although there is scholarly debate on the subject, the use of green trees as decorative objects within the home during winter holidays has pagan roots as well. Link 1 and Link 2. Ever notice how thieves are always the first to cry foul? 11-27-2005. Add CommentPermalink
Falwell: Stop those liberals from stealing Xmas! Has the Grinch moved to Boston? According to Rev. Falwell, he has. The City of Boston has renamed it's Christmas tree, the "holiday tree".