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A bunch of previously-banned Christmas "pornaments" "featuring reindeer and snowmen in sexual positions" are back. The pastor who got them banned from Jacksonville three years ago "said he is even more disgusted by the items now." [UPI] More »
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Back in September, the Bronner's catalog arrived in mailboxes and we found nine really weird ornaments inside. It's not even Thanksgiving and we received yet another catalog from Bronners today, with more odd ornaments. Some of the "new" items in the catalog have a political bent, which makes sense, but some of the other offerings? Just strange. Frogs, fairies and fish, after the jump. More »
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Even though Fall doesn't officially begin until next week, the Christmas catalogs have already begun to arrive. While I get that Christmas trees aren't necessarily "Christian" — they can be a fun way to celebrate the otherwise cold and dark winter season with light and color — there are some extremely odd ornaments for sale in the new catalog from Bronner's. Oh, I'm not talking about the usual wacky stuff: Snowmen, moose, birds, dolphins, vintage cars, Santa drinking wine, Betty Boop, frogs getting married, pirate ships, Hello Kitty, unicorns. I'm talking about seriously crazy items that will make even the most traditional among you say, well, Christ. What is this holiday really all about? Gadgets, pop icons, food products and mythic beasts, after the jump. More »
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