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struggle4progress

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38. Go talk to whoever's in charge of the park and explain you want to put up

Thu Nov 21, 2013, 06:55 PM

Nov 2013

a Festivus pole. Take the pole with you to the discussion: it would be best if it involves a "Festivus for the Restivus" bannert

Meanwhile, contact town council members to explain your urgent need to use the park to display appropriate items on your religious holidays, including Beltane, Buddha's birthday, Dr Hofmann's Bicycle Day, Dydd Santes Dwynwen, Green week, International Day against Nuclear Tests, Lammas, Selassie Coronation Day. Be sure to point out politely that this is not a complete list. If you're certain the town is funding the creche, you should also make sure to inquire how to obtain town funding for your holiday displays

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The Annual Creche Just Appeared In My Town's Park. How Should I Show My 'Outrage?' [View all] onehandle Nov 2013 OP

Too dang early... Xyzse Nov 2013 #1

Just ignore it and let the people who celebrate Christmas enjoy it. badtoworse Nov 2013 #2

+1 aristocles Nov 2013 #5

That's my plan. nt onehandle Nov 2013 #7

Come on, that makes too much sense. HappyMe Nov 2013 #9

Yes.... WCGreen Nov 2013 #24

+10 Cleita Nov 2013 #26

Discreetly insert Santa into it. That'll make it secular. n/t LeftinOH Nov 2013 #3

You do realize he's a saint, yes? OmahaBlueDog Nov 2013 #33

My atheist daughter puts her shoes by the fireplace every 12/6. And he msanthrope Nov 2013 #34

Well, a Christmas tree, then KamaAina Nov 2013 #35

Petition the town for a Pastafarian display. Ramen! nt msanthrope Nov 2013 #4

Dress Joseph up... Wait Wut Nov 2013 #6

I have no problem with Santa on display or Jesus... joeybee12 Nov 2013 #8

Our neighbors have a wonderful display. woo me with science Nov 2013 #10

....... trusty elf Nov 2013 #17

LOL! woo me with science Nov 2013 #23

That looks like it could be "Murray" klook Nov 2013 #28

I am not in favor of crapping on other peoples parades Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #11

Erect a Flying Spaghetti Monster shrine. annabanana Nov 2013 #12

Those things are scarier than guns, here is what we should do The Straight Story Nov 2013 #13

Donate 5 cans of food to your local food bank... Wounded Bear Nov 2013 #14

More important stuff to be outraged about MineralMan Nov 2013 #15

Whip up some pipi_k Nov 2013 #16

Do this. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2013 #18

LOL! HappyMe Nov 2013 #22

Very funny PumpkinAle Nov 2013 #30

Is this about the 'war on Christmas' so many in the faith community pretend is going on? Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #19

Make Protest signs painted on magic Mormon Underwear! nt bluedeathray Nov 2013 #20

Put up a sign "This Way To The Egress" next to it. hobbit709 Nov 2013 #21

A home on my block has a creche... Holly_Hobby Nov 2013 #25

Ignore it…just like you ignore tons of things in your town already. Tikki Nov 2013 #27

Put up a passive-aggressive OP on DU about it, with a martyrdom complex from being in the dominant Starry Messenger Nov 2013 #29

Creche, learned a new word today! marsis Nov 2013 #31

Show your outrage by decorating a tree, inviting friends over for cookies and booze... OmahaBlueDog Nov 2013 #32

Why must they be in town parks? KamaAina Nov 2013 #36

I'm glad you're not outraged. As religious practices go, Christmas is kind of sweet. nolabear Nov 2013 #37

Go talk to whoever's in charge of the park and explain you want to put up struggle4progress Nov 2013 #38

Take it to the Atheists or Religion forum, puhlease! NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #39