Chicago Tribune

Why I declared war on Christmas

Just so there's no misunderstanding: Yes, I have declared war on Christmas. That's right: You know how the president and others have mentioned a War on Christmas? I'm that guy! The warmonger they're talking about! I declared war on Christmas, and the war is going well, thank you.

Soon, the side of every Starbucks cup will read: "Happy Nondenominational Celebration! Give to the World Wildlife Fund!" And I won't stop there. You know how Christmas is becoming so obscure and you never hear anyone say "Christmas" anymore and we are in danger of not realizing Christmas is coming until it's Labor Day? That's me too! The pundits are right: I am undermining Christmas' shaky foothold on America.

I plot in secret, at a

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune6 min read
Caleb Williams And Rome Odunze Fearlessly Vow To Raise Expectations For Bears: ‘What’s The Reason To Duck?’
CHICAGO — Caleb Williams arrived at Halas Hall on Friday, his first full day as the new Chicago Bears quarterback, with the same level of excitement and self-assuredness he has been channeling through most of his football life. Williams is nothing if
Chicago Tribune4 min read
Biden Administration Aims To Speed Up The Demise Of Coal-fired Power Plants
Burning coal to generate electricity is rapidly declining in the United States. President Joe Biden’s administration moved Thursday to speed up the demise of the climate-changing, lung-damaging fossil fuel while attempting to ease the transition to c
Chicago Tribune4 min read
‘Challengers’ Review: Tennis, Everyone? Zendaya Keeps A Juicy Romantic Triangle Spinning
A little delirious and a lot of serious, witty, stylish fun, “Challengers” plays a beautiful game of Canadian doubles with its three main characters, on and off the court. It’s a purely enjoyable romantic drama, and the one thing people seem to agree

Related