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12-04-2010, 04:56 PM
'Christmas Village' sign removed
PHILADELPHIA, -- A Philadelphia city official says slicing the word "Christmas" from City Hall holiday bazaar sign was about "being inclusive," not "political correctness."
Managing Director Richard Negrin said the archway sign, which read "Christmas Village" until the name of the holiday was removed Monday, will be completely taken down at the German-style Christmas market, which features vendors in wooden booths selling festive goods and foods, the Philadelphia Daily News reported Wednesday.
Negrin said the decision to remove the sign was made after people complained about the lack of inclusiveness in naming the bazaar after the Christian holiday. He said there are several Jewish and Muslim vendors at the event.
However, Negrin said he is now receiving complaints about taking the word "Christmas" down, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
"This is about common sense," Negrin said Tuesday. "Look, I'm a preacher's kid. I love Christmas. This isn't about political correctness or trying to say something negative about Christmas. This is about being more inclusive. That's what this holiday is about."
PHILADELPHIA, -- A Philadelphia city official says slicing the word "Christmas" from City Hall holiday bazaar sign was about "being inclusive," not "political correctness."
Managing Director Richard Negrin said the archway sign, which read "Christmas Village" until the name of the holiday was removed Monday, will be completely taken down at the German-style Christmas market, which features vendors in wooden booths selling festive goods and foods, the Philadelphia Daily News reported Wednesday.
Negrin said the decision to remove the sign was made after people complained about the lack of inclusiveness in naming the bazaar after the Christian holiday. He said there are several Jewish and Muslim vendors at the event.
However, Negrin said he is now receiving complaints about taking the word "Christmas" down, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
"This is about common sense," Negrin said Tuesday. "Look, I'm a preacher's kid. I love Christmas. This isn't about political correctness or trying to say something negative about Christmas. This is about being more inclusive. That's what this holiday is about."