Costco denies us Christmas

Yes, another retailer is doing it again. They just can't get over the fact that this country is a Christian country and we Christians want them to act like it.

Here's what I got from a newsletter today from the AFA (American Family Association).

Costco says 'No' to Christmas...literally

December 2, 2008

Dear Friend,

Costco has 520 stores nationwide. But you will not find "Christmas" in a single store.

That's because Costco says it will not use the term "Christmas" on its website or in its stores. Instead, Costco is telling customers it purposely chooses to use the generic "holiday" verbiage. You know, they stock holiday gifts, not Christmas gifts.

Last week, a customer wrote to Costco and asked this direct question – "Does Costco use the word 'Christmas' in your store advertising or on any signs anywhere in your stores during the Christmas season? That's a pretty simple question, yes or no."

Kory Rosacrans, staff manager for Costco replied, "I guess the answer would be No."

Rosacrans said, "Costco does not advertise on television, on radio or in print like other retailers. We only advertise by mailings and e-mail messages sent directly to our members who have paid for the privilege of shopping with us."

Costco wants you to do your "Christmas" shopping with them, while refusing to recognize that Christmas even exists.

Take Action!

Send your e-mail to Costco. Let Costco know that you will exercise "your privilege" of shopping only at stores that recognize Christmas. Remind Costco that their competitors are vying for your business too, and you will shop accordingly.

I want to say that I have noticed in the many years that I have shopped at Sam's Club, that Sam's seems to be overwhelmingly Christian. They have a lot of Christian products (books, music, etc.), and they sell huge and nice nativity scenes at Christmas time. I am ashamed to say that recently I commented that I would be switching to Costco, simply because I wanted to check it out and because I believe they have a larger selection of organic foods. I'm glad I haven't done that and I will not be in the future, unless they change their tune. I will not support anything anti-Christian, if I can help it. Our country has a big enough battle ahead. We don't need crap like that too.