Where is the GOP's war on Christmas?

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VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 THE LATEST Where is the GOP's war on Christmas? By Anthea Butler Something about this Christmas season feels a bit off. The carols are playing and the shops are bustling, but the airwaves are silent. Something is missing ...   The war on Christmas!   Remember the big deal it was every year when a war on Christmas was called out? Debates about the placements of Nativity scenes were considered a part of that war; a television host declared that Santa Claus could only be white. The stockings were stuffed with books like "The War on Christmas," and countless hours were devoted to fake outrage that people said "Happy holidays" and not "Merry Christmas."   What were the complaints that there was a war on Christmas in America about?   This is a preview of Anthea Butler's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES ZEESHAN ALEEM In an age of vapid remakes, 'Nosferatu' does something unusual Robert Eggers both honors and subverts the meaning of the original. Read more. HAYES BROWN Donald Trump might be falling for the oldest real estate scam in the books What's really behind Trump's Greenland obsession. Read more. CLARISSA-JAN LIM Giuliani, who has said he's broke, dresses as Santa to hawk coffee The former NYC mayor said in court last month that he couldn't pay his bills because of legal proceedings over his assets handover to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Read more. JA'HAN JONES Trump's imminent surveillance powers pose a threat to Americans' privacy Here are just a few reasons it's dangerous for Trump to have the government's vast surveillance powers at his disposal. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS CHRIS JANSING REPORTS Trump says he will direct DOJ to 'vigorously pursue' death penalty amid Biden commutations WATCH NOW CHRIS JANSING REPORTS How Trump's tariff plans may fuel inflation WATCH NOW JOSÉ DÍAZ-BALART 'Every day is a new hell we have to endure': Father of hostage held by Hamas speaks out WATCH NOW CHRIS JANSING REPORTS 'Gratitude and determination': Inside New York City's shelter system for migrants WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC Today, MSNBC Films presents a special encore presentation of "Leguizamo Does America," a six-part series from NBC News Studios. Host John Leguizamo travels across the country to celebrate the rich and diverse Latino cultures in six different destinations, exploring food, politics, music, and everything in between along the way. Watch today beginning at 4 p.m. ET on MSNBC. Listen to all of Rachel Maddow's chart-topping original podcast series in one place with Rachel Maddow Presents. A new podcast feed where you can binge the entire Bag Man series, seasons one and two of Ultra, and all episodes of Déjà News. Each of these untold stories of our country's past help us understand the state of our country today. Search for Rachel Maddow Presents and follow to listen to the entire catalogue for free. Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE