Prime Minister Howard, not usually a fan of flambuoyance, wants more Christmas decorations on display and a return of the virgin in the Sydney CBD.

In response to Clover Moore’s explanation of Sydney CBD’s December street display

"[…]the approach is consistent with a multicultural, multi-faith Australia."

John Howard uttered this:

"Christmas is not only a religious festival, but it’s also part of the history and the culture of this country. And the very idea that you win acceptance by denying your own identity is pathetic. It’s always been at the heart of what I regard as the harmful aspects of multicultural zeal.

And can I say that I was very disappointed some years ago when a lot of the department stores began…abandoned nativity scenes."

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