The Houston Symphony should be the latest organization added to the Grinch List. It refuses to use the term "Christmas" anywhere. However, unlike retailers, the Houston Symphony adds irony. One of their "holiday traditions" is a performance of none other than Handel's Messiah. Have they forgetton the definition of the word "Messiah" or the lyrics to the masterpiece of the program, the Hallelujah Chorus?
It defies common sense that any non-Christian who would be offended by the Houston Symphony calling it a "Christmas performance" would, at the same time, NOT be offended by the content of the program, which is completely devoted to recognizing Jesus as God's chosen one, and exhaulting Him as the "King of Kings."
As for the other programs, why not call it Christmas? The pieces performed were written for Christmas by Christians. If there are any Jewish pieces, why not call it "Christmas and Hannakah" traditions? If even the detailed description of the programs mentioned the word "Christmas" I would not be writing this email, but the concerted effort to describe the performances without using the term, makes it sound ridiculous. The bland word "holiday" reeks of non-sensical political correctness, especially when you examine the history and content of the program.
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