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LONDON[istan](Reuters) - Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims joined Britain’s equality watchdog on Monday in urging Britons to enjoy Christmas without worrying about offending non-Christians.
“It’s time to stop being daft about Christmas....”
...Sikh spokesman Indarjit Singh said: “Every year I am asked ‘Do I object to the celebration of Christmas?’ It’s an absurd question. ...”
...Muslim Council of Britain spokesman Shayk Ibrahim Mogra said “To suggest celebrating Christmas and having decorations offends Muslims is absurd. Why can’t we have more nativity scenes in Britain?” ...
...[Trevor Phillips, chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission] reflecting on media reports of schools scrapping nativity plays and local councils celebrating “Winterval” instead of Christmas, feared there might an underlying agenda—using “this great holiday to fuel community tension."
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