Neener, neener! All you weird non-Christians can boil in the cauldrons of hell on Christmas Eve, for all Congress cares. It has officially outlawed you.
Steve Benen points out that John Boehner made some pious remarks a few weeks ago about trying to outlaw "meaningless Congressional resolutions." And then he went and trumped himself, or tripped himself up, depending on whether you're an un-American weirdo or not.
John Boehner has introduced a resolution to, well, save Christmas and officially put the imprint of one whole branch of government on this shopping season. He doesn't consider this to be intrusion from the federal government, of course.
Hark the herald Boehner. Santa is in -- as many Santas as will fit along the sidewalk in narrow, busy places. Pine boughs (real or plastic) are officially recognized. Endless repetitions of your least favorite carols on parking lot speakers are right in line with Congress's wishes for your pleasure this year.
Cards with un-Christian, un-American phrases like "Happy Holidays" or (worst of all) "Peace" will be treated with official disgust.
Whereas Christmas is a national holiday celebrated on December 25; and
Whereas the Framers intended that the First Amendment of the Constitution, in prohibiting the establishment of religion, would not prohibit any mention of religion or reference to God in civic dialog: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the importance of the symbols and traditions of Christmas;
(2) strongly disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas; and
(3) expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas.
Could this be a result of a rumor that those other-type people in the executive branch were thinking about leaving the White House nativity scene in the attic this year?
