John Dewey's War On Christmas

Um, right. Actually, THAT was my handiwork as well. Really, Canadapost. With that many volunteers answering children's letters to Fathe...

Hey Comrades, look what I made to bring to the department "Holiday Cookie Swap." It's not just a War On Christmas-It's a R...

Who knew my War On Christmas would get so popular? Particularly in America's Heartland of Lincoln, Nebraska. Seems one of my young volun...

It wasn't an oversight when the school in Spokane for got to put Christmas on the event calendar -it was me! I personally sneaked in the...

It has been brought to my attention that as a celebrity (me? Really? I hear it's so) I'm supposed to offer up my list of "favou...

Did you miss me? Awwww. So. It's the most wonderful time of the year again. Blech. All poinsettias, lachrymose cries of children denied...

Of course, this is a multi-generational effort so don't expect "mission accomplished" any time soon (besides, I don't own ...

Well, well, we're nearly at the conclusion of this year's War on Christmas (tm). Personally, I have not had this much fun since Chri...

Every year, just before Christmas, I get a visit from the local Je-hoo-vies Witnesses. Typically, I bite my tongue as the two elderly women...

I'm pleased to hear that the War on Christmas (tm) is being waged by our cousins across the Atlantic as well. I actually had an entire c...

Yes friends, the War On Christmas(tm) is in the final "surge" where we secular humanists pull out all the stops. Now that Father C...

At last I've found a use for all those disgusting spun-glass ornaments people insist on giving me year after year. And you know, it is s...

So I stumbled upon a fellow today wearing a shirt that read, "God's Army." Look, I realize this is war, etc. but if you're...

Look, I know what you're thinking; "Oh, that John Dewey is always making value judgments when it comes to religious types." Su...

This year, I'm insisting everyone at work call the gift exchange, "Secret Secularist."

I was in line at the grocer when the child that had screamed his way through various aisles ended up directly behind me. Still tormenting hi...

Today on campus, I overheard what I though was a youngster singing "O Tannenbaum" yet as I approached I quickly recognized the son...

Another "Bell Ringer" confronts me with saccharine smile and blessings. "Sorry", I informed him, "This year, I'...

I was out and about today and noticed the village Christmas tree and nativity scene are up rather early. Heh, heh, heh, I was out rather lat...

Harrumph. The “bell ringers” are out in force already. Yes of course, I realize they must get an early jump on collecting funds to sober-up ...

It appears major retailers are ditching the Happy Holidays in favor of the more insincere, pandering "Merry Christmas." Ah yes, th...

Yes! I went down to Gimbles at lunchtime-the place was teeming with youngsters lined-up to sit on Farther Christmas' lap. Loudly, I anno...

Oh my, I was naughty today! Everyone I encountered, I smiled and wished "Happy Holidays." You should have seen the simmering anger...

I suppose many of you are wondering, “Why does John Dewey hate Christmas so much? Surely others reject Christianity without waging all out w...

Fine, fine, I know it is proper to wait until after the Thanksgiving holiday for the traditional start to the Christmas season...however I c...