[West Ender]

First, I'm not a "Christian" in the sense that, brought up by a Roman Catholic mother and an agnostic father, I eventually chose the latter persuasion. I am, however, English (no, I've no Scottish, Welsh or Irish in me for the last 400 years but OK, if you like, I'm British).

My country may have, indeed has, some murky events in its history but what country hasn't? I'm proud to be English (British) and I'm proud of my country's history, culture and traditions. One of those traditions is that it's a Christian country. I appreciate that it has, at times, been a divided and somewhat sectarian-intolerant Christianity but none the less Christian for that.

We English (British) have, particularly in the last century, welcomed and accepted people of all faiths into our midst but we have retained our essential Christian identity. How dare these ridiculous people try to belittle and deny our heritage?

I will not bow to the PC brigade by moderating Christian terminology in order not to cause offence to anyone who is arrogant enough to be offended. I will not pretend that Christmas is not about Christ, even if I don't adhere to the dogma. I will extend Christmas greeting to all, Muslim, Jew, Hindu or whatever and he who objects to my sentiments can go elsewhere and object from far away. I don't think there would be many takers - except the looney councillors.