Score one for Christmas

Britain seems intent on wiping out all vestiges of Christian life in the public life. But this story was heartwarming and inspirational to read.

In an ironic twist, an Punjabi who converted to Christianity decided that multiculturalism at the expense of Christianity is not a good thing.

Please read some of the relevant excerpts; the link to the story in full is provided as well.

At a time when Britain's multiculturalism is fast turning into often
misplaced political correctness, a Punjabi Christian councillor in the west
Midlands town of Wolverhampton has been credited with bringing Christmas back to
the country.

For years, in keeping with the multicultural ethos, the town would herald Christmas with the politically correct slogan of 'Welcome' in the display of lights - this was spelt in several languages, including Punjabi. Wolverhampton has a significant population of Punjab origin people.
But Elias Mattu, 46, a Punjabi Christian councillor, campaigned within the local council to include the word 'Christmas' in the public display in lights that is funded by the council.
Now thanks to his efforts, the public display of lights costing 150,000 pounds has been switched on with the words 'Happy Christmas,' rather than the bland and politically correct 'Welcome'.
Mattu said: "Some officials seemed to think that the word Christmas might offend some minorities. But I pointed out that in India we have more than 500 religions and we have no problem getting on with minorities.
"I don't know of a single minority in Britain which is offended by the mention of Christmas. I believe it was easier for me, as an Asian, to argue this case. I think all faiths should be accepted equally - but not at the expense of Christianity.
"Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus I've spoken to here all join in with it. It is patronising to suggest they're offended. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and by removing the word Christmas from the lights I think it erodes Christian values."
Wolverhampton's had been one of many councils in England to abandon traditional celebrations for fear of offending non-Christians. The council in Hampshire had replaced its Christmas lights with a Festival of Lights.
In October, reports revealed how the Lambeth Council in South London had started referring to Christmas lights as 'winter lights'.
Mattu said he hoped the rethink in Wolverhampton, where nearly a quarter of the population in non-Christian, would encourage others to follow suit.
"They should come to their senses and realise they are ignoring Christian values and destroying part of this country's history," he said.
Mattu's father served in the British Army and came to England 38 years ago.
Wolverhampton City Council has denied it had bowed to pressure to reinstate the word Christmas in its lights and said angels and stars had featured in the previous displays.
Council leader Roger Lawrence said: "We are very pleased with the positive response we have had to this year's Christmas lights. Here in Wolverhampton the festive lights have always had a traditional theme and we have made that clearer than ever this Christmas."
Another councillor, Jim Carpenter, said the lights were "an excellent departure from what is happening in other parts of the country.
"We are perhaps seeing the end of extreme political correctness, with Wolverhampton leading the way. I speak to people from all communities and they are often aghast at what is being done, supposedly in their name."