Christmas is not celebrated in my culture (Russian) instead the big celebration focus is on New Years Eve which lasts about 10 days. However within a couple of years my family came to adopt the culture of celebrating Christmas on the 25th of December because my parents perception is "that's the Canadian thing to do". Now based on parental ways of wanting to blend into a Canadian culture, I almost feel as if we should've celebrated Ramadan, Hannukah and Chinese Newyears too
This reminds me of a story. I found that the neighbourhood my boyfriend lives in is mainly south asain. When Ramadan comes around every house has lights put up for celebration, and it seemed like everyone in the community accept it. However, when the one Canadian family on his street put up christmas decorations , it was vandalized the next day and there was a hate note dictating how they believe in the wrong god. Needless to say, they no longer celebrate christmas openly. - Steph F. MGTC44
We have to admit that there are just people who get upset for every little thing that does not fit into their own values and cultures. This doesn't mean that anyone has to take responsibility for those easily broken hearts. Cultural tolerance is a challenge when openness is missing. Indeed, Christmas is getting very commercial nowadays but that's almost the only minor problem I found with this inspiring holiday!
How long before every religious holiday is going to be "politically corrected"? In Shawn's case, his office doesn't allow any decorations during Christmas time because it may offend people, which I think is totally wrong. Are we not suppose to have freedom of expression in this country? Also, It is unlikely that people will intentionally insult other religions when celebrating their own holidays...so people should have the freedom to celebrate whatever they want to!
This is a terrible pet peeve around christmas time that i feel gets worse and worse every year. i understand that toronto is multicultural, but i don't think it is wrong for a station to say merry christmas. i don't think it is offensive at all.
and by not allowing offices to decorate in the holiday they celebrate is kind of sad. i would imagine it would be more beautiful if everyone could decorate and celebrate their holidays cooperatively as oppose to keeping them hidden.
I personally feel that it is this political correctness that makes Canada or its major cities give a warm welcome to people from all around the world. It is true that they do go a bit out of their way though, but being on the receiving end, I usually enjoy it.
I agree that this issue has a lot to do with the oversensitive attitudes of politicians and locals who are just too politically correct to stand up for their own beliefs and issues. As an immigrant myself, I can fully admit that there is a reason why I am here and that Canada is definitely doing something better than the place where I'm from for me to be making the conscious choice to still live here when I could easily move back home.
I would have to say that I do agree with this. If people want to celebrate Christmas openly, especially when they are a definite majority, nobody in their right mind should feel offended. Religious holidays are usually a time of celebration and happiness so what would be offensive about that? I myself am not very religious, but I still do celebrate Christmas for traditions sake so maybe I'm not 100% neutral in this debate.
Christmas is not celebrated in my culture (Russian) instead the big celebration focus is on New Years Eve which lasts about 10 days. However within a couple of years my family came to adopt the culture of celebrating Christmas on the 25th of December because my parents perception is "that's the Canadian thing to do". Now based on parental ways of wanting to blend into a Canadian culture, I almost feel as if we should've celebrated Ramadan, Hannukah and Chinese Newyears too
Alex Vydrin
MRK460 MS
BusinessWizz 1 week ago
This reminds me of a story. I found that the neighbourhood my boyfriend lives in is mainly south asain. When Ramadan comes around every house has lights put up for celebration, and it seemed like everyone in the community accept it. However, when the one Canadian family on his street put up christmas decorations , it was vandalized the next day and there was a hate note dictating how they believe in the wrong god. Needless to say, they no longer celebrate christmas openly. - Steph F. MGTC44
bttsteph 1 year ago
they believe in the wrong god - hmm, not very "Canadian"
profwitiger 1 year ago
We have to admit that there are just people who get upset for every little thing that does not fit into their own values and cultures. This doesn't mean that anyone has to take responsibility for those easily broken hearts. Cultural tolerance is a challenge when openness is missing. Indeed, Christmas is getting very commercial nowadays but that's almost the only minor problem I found with this inspiring holiday!
- Ally Y.L. Ho (MGTC44)
allyho328 1 year ago
Cultural tolerance is a challenge when openness is missing - yes, very difficult
profwitiger 1 year ago
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allyho328 1 year ago
How long before every religious holiday is going to be "politically corrected"? In Shawn's case, his office doesn't allow any decorations during Christmas time because it may offend people, which I think is totally wrong. Are we not suppose to have freedom of expression in this country? Also, It is unlikely that people will intentionally insult other religions when celebrating their own holidays...so people should have the freedom to celebrate whatever they want to!
-Jason Fung C44
jayfung 1 year ago
This is a terrible pet peeve around christmas time that i feel gets worse and worse every year. i understand that toronto is multicultural, but i don't think it is wrong for a station to say merry christmas. i don't think it is offensive at all.
and by not allowing offices to decorate in the holiday they celebrate is kind of sad. i would imagine it would be more beautiful if everyone could decorate and celebrate their holidays cooperatively as oppose to keeping them hidden.
trinidadeshawn 1 year ago
I personally feel that it is this political correctness that makes Canada or its major cities give a warm welcome to people from all around the world. It is true that they do go a bit out of their way though, but being on the receiving end, I usually enjoy it.
-Harleen A. MGTC44 Summer'10
arnejaha 1 year ago
I agree that this issue has a lot to do with the oversensitive attitudes of politicians and locals who are just too politically correct to stand up for their own beliefs and issues. As an immigrant myself, I can fully admit that there is a reason why I am here and that Canada is definitely doing something better than the place where I'm from for me to be making the conscious choice to still live here when I could easily move back home.
Vedran Cvarkovic, MGTC44 2010
TheVedC 1 year ago
I would have to say that I do agree with this. If people want to celebrate Christmas openly, especially when they are a definite majority, nobody in their right mind should feel offended. Religious holidays are usually a time of celebration and happiness so what would be offensive about that? I myself am not very religious, but I still do celebrate Christmas for traditions sake so maybe I'm not 100% neutral in this debate.
TheVedC 1 year ago