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I generally don't watch television any more, but I guess during the past few days, I've been tuning into CNBC more often than usual. I noticed a new commercial on network programming: a 30-second spot (I suppose) with about eight to twelve men (possibly a woman or two, but it seems like all men) of various religions wishing everyone "happy holidays." I don't know if the Muslims are represented, but I think they are. Certainly a number of non-Christian religions were not represented. I'm pretty sure no Wiccans were represented.Which, I guess is unfortunate, for those who worship the Moon Goddess and the Horned God.

But this is a great example of Christian clergymen being co-opted by non-Christians. It's a feel-good commercial and who can complain about any group of men wishing us all a happy holiday season?

But this holiday season is a Christian celebration; of course, it's been co-opted long before now, with other religions finding their own minor holidays to celebrate at this time of the year, and some secular groups coming up with their made-up holidays (e.g., Festivus for the rest-of-us).

I'm reminded of my years in the US Air Force: as a commander I was expected to celebrate a secular festivity that I won't mention by name. If I had not, I was pretty much assured that my career would be over. 

[Speaking of which, while in the US Air Force I was also told to contribute/donate a certain amount of money to the annual "United Way Drive." Anybody failing to donate/contribute a certain minimum amount was brought to the attention of his/her commander. Failure to donate "appropriately" was duly noted in one's annual "performance report." But I digress.]

But getting back to that "happy holidays" commercial: I'm curious if the Wiccans were asked to be part of the commercial (and they refused) or if they simply were not asked. Again, I may be mistaken. Perhaps a Wiccan does appear; I change stations as soon as the commercial comes on.

Speaking of which, it's my understanding that the networks no longer televise the national anthem proceedings for the NFL games. I don't know. I don't watch the NFL any more, but occasionally I tune in during the lead-in to see whether the national anthem is televised, and I no longer see it. I don't see the usual F-16s or B-1B bomber(s) flying overhead. I wonder if the the national anthem will be televised during the Super Bowl.

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