Best Buy hates "Christmas"

Target, which was hammered for two years for banning Salvation Army bell ringers from its stores, added insult to injury when its 2005 TV ads contained no mention of the word "Christmas." Disgruntled shoppers called and emailed the chain, causing the head office to place a quick re-order of some ads from the production company to include "Merry Christmas" below the Target brand emblem.

This year, Target has launched a partnership with the Salvation Army that kicked off November 16 with a $1 million donation. While the red kettles and bell ringers will still not be seen in front of Target stores, shoppers have the opportunity to donate to the Salvation Army online via the Target web site.

Denny's has become the first restaurant chain in the nation to join the Salvation Army Angel Tree campaign, setting up a tree in each of its restaurants this year - even a few in Canada.

For contrast, Best Buy has refused to acknowledge Christmas despite complaints from customers and a petition drive by the American Family Association.

Dawn Bryant, Best Buy spokesman told Chicagoist, "We're going to continue to use the term 'holiday' because there are several holidays throughout that time period, and we certainly need to be respectful of all of them."

As a matter of faith and conscience. Christians should boycott Best Buy. If they have already purchased items there, they should be returned and the manager should be informed of the reason. Best Buy wants Christians to shop in their stores, but they are going out of their way to offend Christians.

Concerned Women for America
Naughty and Nice List, 2006

NICE:

LL Bean
Belk
Tractor Supply Co.
Starbucks
The Apple Store
Target
Kohl's
Macy's
TJX stores (TJ Maxx, Marshall's, HomeGoods, A.J. Wright, Bob's stores)
Walgreen's
SuperD Drug Stores
Wal-Mart
J.C. Penney's
Dillard's
Joann Fabrics
Linens 'N Things
K-Mart
Chick-fil-A
Hobby Lobby
Michael's
Farmer Jack (grocery)
Stater Brothers (grocery)
Kroger's
Denny's
In-N-Out Burger
Christian Brothers Automotive
Bath & Body Works

SCROOGES:

Best Buy - steadfastly refuses to mention Christmas
Old Navy
Home Depot - still hiding behind the "holiday" trees
Lowe's - clerks will only say "Merry Christmas" when it is customer initiated
Plow & Hearth - you might find Christmas in the fine print
Crate & Barrel
Eddie Bauer - doesn't want to offend anyone
Toys 'R' Us
Banana Republic
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Dick's Sporting Goods
The Gap
Safeway

The status of many retailers is still unknown, but will be added to the list as we receive word.