While we imagine Christmas without carp, without snow, and in hot countries, yes Is it possible to celebrate these holidays other than Christmas?? Some Italian intellectuals are apparently bothered by the reference to God in the name of this holiday, because they suggested that the phrase not be used to describe December 24, 25 and 26which is associated with Christianity, but also with gifts, Christmas Eve and family. All this in the name of “ethnic equality”.
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At the European University Institute in Florence, also known as the University of the European Union, an idea emerged that caused outrage and a wave of criticism in Italy. This was revealed in internal correspondence a proposal was made to replace the term “Christmas” with “winter celebration”. Such a change would apply to EU organizational documents and plans.
Instead of Christmas, it’s a “winter holiday.” Italian university shocks
University authorities quickly explained that the idea was being analyzed and that no one would rule out the “celebration of religious holidays”. “We are accepting a growing number of students from around the world. This is a truly international environment that needs a policy that integrates different cultures,” he wrote in a statement cited by polsatnews.pl.
Where did this idea come from? Everything must be done in the name of “ethnic and racial equality”. The press agency of the Italian episcopate reported that the university authorities have decided to adapt to the requirements of the “plan for ethnic and racial equality” and proposed that the “old” Christmas celebration be renamed “to eliminate the Christian reference.” Thanks to this a college could champion “diversity” and “inclusiveness.”
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In Italy it has become so seriousthat leading politicians have commented on it. The head of the Italian Foreign Ministry, Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, stressed on the “X” website that he was surprised by the position of the university authorities. — We are proud to respect our Christian roots. Europe is built on them – said the Deputy Prime Minister. Other politicians – both from the government coalition and the opposition – have directly stated that the university authorities’ proposal is completely inappropriate.
