Jauntie, it does seem rather sad that some people in authority in the UK think that Christmas may cause offence.

In Doha every year the shops are full of Christmas trees and decorations, there are lots of Christmas functions and events to attend, and it certainly isn't offensive to me.

Who are these people in the UK, Jauntie?

Actually it is probably counter-productive and makes some resent people of faiths other than Christianity.
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