They say Christmas is a chance for families to spend time together. However, some people think it is just the perfect moment to take a trip. Going abroad? Think twice.
You have probably heard about those laws from the 18th century that nobody ever took the trouble to abolish, so they're still valid nowadays. Wild Christmas partygoers should remember:
In Britain, mince pies cannot be eaten on Christmas Day. (???)
In California, the owners of houses with Christmas lights on them past February 2nd may be fined up to $250. But if you live in Maine, the deadline is January 14th! (Quick! Put them up! put them down!)
Recently, Westminster council banned a very well-known store from playing Christmas carols, over fears of "noise pollution".
However, despite the police efforts, crime takes no vacation. Every year, around the holidays, police start getting the calls reporting Christmas-specific crimes. Some of the crimes are pretty strange too. Last year the New York Times reported that 32 plastic Jesus figures had been stolen from nativities around the city and left on one woman's front yard. The Catholic League, (which keeps track of “nativity abuse”!) has stated that it considers these particular Christmas crimes 'hate crimes.' Apparently they are pretty common...
Well, it could always get worse (or better). Do you know that celebrating Christmas was illegal in Massachusetts for 22 years?
And here's the challenge: who can propose a law to change the way Christmas is celebrated?
My own contribution: Ban all commercials of toys that pee, poo, burp, or perform any other bodily function whatsoever. I know I would be happier...
Any suggestions?
3 comments:
I like chrismas.switch off the television.
Here is my suggestion: Christmas Eve, the luxury hotels and restaurants in large cities will be open mainly for the unemployed and the homeless, offering free dinner and bed, and of course the staff working that night should be our politicians ... night time show is also their business.
It's a good idea to see our beloved politicians working at least one day, maybe seen them disguised into Papa Noel will improve our feelings about them!
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