While the secular media has criticized the White House’s faith-based message on the origins of Christmas, the Executive Branch is standing firm in its original position.
According to Fox News, The Washington Post published a piece on Friday that questioned the administration’s motives for centering Christmas on the birth of Jesus Christ.
Pointing to Pete Hegseth, Linda McMahon and Harmeet K. Dhillon, who expressed that Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ, the Post wrote, “The messages sharply diverged from the more secular, Santa Claus-and-reindeer style of Christmas messages that have been the norm for government agencies for years…”
Questioning the purpose behind this messaging, the Post said, “The posts provided the latest example of the administration’s efforts to promote the cultural views and language of Trump’s evangelical Christian base.”
However, in a statement to Fox News, the White House made it clear that it will continue to focus on Jesus as the reason for the season.
“While The Washington Post would prefer we stick to ‘Happy Holidays,’ we’re saying Merry Christmas again,” spokesperson Abigail Johnson stated. “Christmas is a Christian holiday for millions of Christians celebrating the birth of their Savior…”
In a season often overshadowed by secular messaging, the White House’s stand serves as a bold reminder that Christmas is first and foremost about Christ. As critics question the move, the administration’s unwavering focus on the birth of Jesus challenges Christians to reclaim the true meaning of the holiday and stand firm: Christmas is about Christ. There is no other truth to it.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
