dr. muller straten your emails hit the key issue, you have nailed it. this 
PC garbage has been overblown and like everything else in america tends to 
stick to the simple minded once thrown out into the mass media. the media is 
famous for manipulation and the owners know it.

you are absolutely correct on all counts.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: ""Dr. Christian Müller-Straten"" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 12:22 PM
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Christmas vs. Happy Holidays


> Dear George,
>
> just imagine a museum in Istambul, in Bagdad, in Delhi or in Beijing:
> Can you expect this political correctness all over the world? I think we
> have a right to be incorrect. Museums are open all year round, and other
> audiences may be attracted at other times. And why not invite other
> religious groups to see what it means having Christmas? Is Christmas not
> an essential part of the anglosaxon culture? Were many cultures from
> Europe and elsewere not based on christianity? Why should we forget all
> that just because of other cultures immigrating to Northern America too?
> Do we forget our values for some more sold tickets?
>
> It is a good idea to discuss this matter (earlier would be better).
>
>
> Christian
>
> "George Garner" <[log in to unmask]> schrieb:
> With all due respect Christian, certainly our museums are not limited to
>
> a Christian audience. Yet concentrating on Christmas programming and
> marketing them as Christmas programs completely ignores those who do not
>
> celebrate Christmas. We imply -- rightly or wrongly -- how much value we
>
> place on other celebrations and other cultures. It's one thing for us to
>
> say we're open to all, but do we /show /our guests how open we are? Do
> we put as much value on different cultures and traditions? Or is the
> fact that we don't turn guests away enough?
>
> If we don't show how much we value other traditions we cause division
> and make a large segment of our audience feel unrepresented and possibly
>
> unwelcome. By choosing a Holiday celebration instead of simply a
> Christmas celebration we can prove that we're responsive and welcoming
> to all. The phrase "Happy Holidays" does not devalue Christmas as the
> wonderful celebration that it is, yet it embraces and enforces the
> validity and beauty of other celebrations at the same time.
>
> Sincerely,
> George Garner
>
>
> George Garner
> Director of Exhibitions
> Center for History
> 808 West Washington, South Bend, IN 46601
> www.centerforhistory.org // (574) 235-9664
>
>
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>
> Celebrate Ethnic Heritage Month in November at the Center for History
> with a tour of our historic houses, including the Worker's Home, and a
> visit to our exhibition /International Trees/.
>
>
>
> Dr. Christian Müller-Straten wrote:
>> Dear Kim,
>>
>> what an anxious director... The 24th of December is, since more than
>> 1000 years, the official birthday of Jesus Christ (eastern is in
> their
>> understanding the "higher" event, of course). Christians of all kinds
>> are happy about that and give presents to each other. Other religions
>> have other high events. We do respect their events and expect them to
> do
>> the same!  Do not retreat to "Holidays". There are many holidays
> without
>> any religious content, like bank holidays or independance days. This
>> would soften the original meaning. Let us defend christmas time,
>> christmas carols and christmas feelings - against all ods like
>> commercialism or political correctness.
>>
>> By the way, now does not start christmas time at all, but "Advent" to
>> prepare ourselves for the symbolical coming of the Lord. So get back
> to
>> the roots.
>>
>> Christian
>>
>>
>>
>> "Kimberly Kenney, Curator" <[log in to unmask]> schrieb:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> My Director has asked me to ask the List what your
>> official position is at your museum regarding this
>> festive time of year.
>>
>> We have traditionally called our programs "Holiday"
>> events this time of year -- Holiday Open House,
>> Holiday Tea, Holiday Hearth Cooked Dinner, etc.  We
>> are fully decorated with about 30 Christmas trees in
>> our historic room settings and throughout our "Street
>> of Shops" (a life sized indoor town).  We do have an
>> outreach program exploring the origins of Holiday
>> Traditions, including Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, but most
>> of our events in house focus around the Christmas
>> decorations, visiting with Santa, and that kind of
>> thing.
>>
>> We are wondering if other museums use the word
>> "Christmas" in their events, or if you choose to say
>> "Holidays."
>>
>> Thank you for your input!
>>
>> Kim
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>                         Kimberly A. Kenney, Curator
>> Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
>> 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW
>> Canton OH 44708 * 330-455-7043
>>   * NEW EXHIBIT:  "Hearth & Home" now open and on view through April
>> 2006.
>>   * SPECIAL EVENT:  Join us for our annual Holiday Open House on
>> December 2.  Members are free, $5 for guests.
>>
>> "Let us ever remember that our interests are in concord, not
> conflict;
>> and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those
> of
>> war."  -- 25th United States President William McKinley
>>
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