Christmas Town
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This pic makes my point a bit better:
*here now follows dozens of Dr. Who jokes and suggestions to change Banbury to Dr. Who themed stuff*
- Feb 17, 2014
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I thought it was well balanced, but leaned more toward the 'we are Christians' side. But this opinion comes from somebody who takes no offense to anything religious. Not being religious, and being offended by something religious, are two completely different mentalities. I think the park did well for the event. The next guy might not.MrLaptop said:
Coming from my viewpoint, I think CT has enough religious aspects to it. It provides something for people who are Christian to enjoy for what they celebrate the holiday for. And, honestly it gave me the vibe that Busch Gardens does believe there can be two aspects to Christmas in the same place, which seems to be becoming something rare in big public places. All this coming from a Christian, I just don't understand how a show that your not in any way forced to see, a nativity scene, and some non-secular Angels can ruin your whole experience of an event that has multiple aspects to it. But I'm kind of biased on that aspect and viewpoint, so I dunno.
Doctor Who jokes can be an effective way to redirect conversation. Also, Matthew lobbed me a softball. I really had no choice.
Matthew said:
I'm not trying to be contrary, but if those three minor events were Muslim based there would be plenty of people who would have their day ruined. It's extremely relative.
One can only wonder what the event would be like if each hamlet represented a different religion with its own indigenous holiday being celebrated throughout.
Edit...Sort of like an Epcot for the Godly.
Edit...Sort of like an Epcot for the Godly.
I still think the park should have a Krampus themed hamlet.
Mazakman said:
Imagine the food! Indian, Middle Eastern, ... I need to go to Lebanese Taverna ...
Then we could have a park-wide hamlet war, each hamlet trying to seize territory from the other hamlets, or one hamlet could try to forcibly convert the other hamlets. There could be intra-hamlet Crusades...
I always feel like I'm not saying what I'm thinking right, so I'll make another attempt. I feel the park went into Christmas Town thinking, that they could not include Christianity, and not attract Christians in large numbers to the event like they do now, or they could attribute some Christian aspects, attract most Christians to the event, then make the rest of the event secular. Out of their best interests for the event, and wanting success over everything for it, they decided to go with option two.
While I think an event celebrating different winter holidays would be an interesting idea, the park knows it wouldn't attract as many people as when they just involve a little Christianity, and then make the rest of the event secular.
Understand what I'm trying to say?
While I think an event celebrating different winter holidays would be an interesting idea, the park knows it wouldn't attract as many people as when they just involve a little Christianity, and then make the rest of the event secular.
Understand what I'm trying to say?
Then all the hamlets could argue which hamlet posseses the made in China, plastic, overpriced ark of the covenant.
Pastafarian Winter Holiday celebrations in Italy!