Christmas at the White House

Washington Post Questions 12




Christmas decorations at the White House includes a crèche in the East Room (despite reports that White House social secretary Desiree Rogers suggested that the Obama were planning a “non-religious Christmas.”) Should the White House whose residents serve all Americans, display a crèche or a menorah or any strictly religious symbols during the holidays?



The President is the commander and chief and serves the people of the United States who are of different races, ethnicity, culture and religions. With that being said there are different religion symbols that follow the citizens of the U.S. so yes the President should include other religious symbols during the holidays. I believe that it would be completely unfair to the citizens if we have a President who decides to represent some of the people and not all of the people. Our President is a deeply religious man who values pluralism. It was one of the things that made his campaign so attractive. Inclusive among the citizens should include everything even our religious beliefs. For Christians this time of year is Advent-God with us. We must remember the reason for Jesus coming into the world. We must remember the promises and the love of Jesus. Since we are a diverse country I feel that this holiday day season our President should remember us all! Peace on earth and good will towards all!