Great Debates of Christmas

Why is it that a season of peace and universal goodwill is so often riddled with controversy? From Christmas in schools and public parks to whether we put an angel or a star on the tree we just don't seem to agree on anything. In this section of My Merry Christmas we explore the great debates of Christmas -- and try not to take sides!

Year Round Christmas Music or Seasonal Only?
Is there something twisted to listening to White Christmas in July? Or to Jingle Bells in May?

The Angel or The Star?
How do you top your tree? Believe it or not, this is a serious debate in some homes. The star came first...but how can you do better than a messenger sent from the presence of God? It is a perplexing debate. (You might just settle the question by getting two trees).

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?
Modern society has become so uptight that we engage in national debate every year about the words "Merry Christmas". Is it ok to say "Merry Christmas"? Or should we just play it safe and say "Happy Holidays"? (Some even take offense at those words). Where is the happy medium?

Green Christmas: Real vs. Artificial
Tree Huggers unite! Just watch which tree it is you hug. When it comes to the evergreens of Christmas, knowing which tree to get isn't so clear if you want to do what is right about the environment.

More Great Debates to come soon!
- Christmas Movies: Original or Remake?
- When do you spill the beans about Santa?
- Open Presents Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
- Can you say "Christmas" in a public school?