Sample Letter to the Editor on Christmas Dear Editor, Christmastime is a religious and cultural tradition for most Americans. But somehow the words Merry Christmas have been replaced with the less “offensive” phrases such as happy holidays and happy sparkle season. I’m sure most people would rather have a Merry Christmas than a meaningless “sparkle season.” I can’t imagine why reasonable public officials would cave to the hostility from those who oppose the celebration of Christmas. Frankly, I find it unbelievable that we as a society are even debating whether saying Merry Christmas is okay or not. As Christmas approaches, I anticipate buying gifts, preparing food, and planning celebrations with family and friends. Christmas is a time for goodness, giving, and hope—not fear, intimidation, and disinformation. I would like to remind elected officials that 96% of their constituents celebrate Christmas, according to a recent Gallup poll, and we have the right to do so both in private and in public. The courts have never ruled that you can’t say Merry Christmas, or sing Christmas carols, or hand out candy canes in public places. The Alliance Defense Fund, for example, has a website where all of these things are fully explained by legal experts (www.saychristmas.org). Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, and most importantly, have a very Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Name Full address Phone number E-mail address (optional)