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\"Photo-<\/a>This may come as a bit of a shock, but not everyone in the North Pole is thrilled about this Christmas in July business.<\/p>\n

The \u201cPolitically Polite\u201d Elf is rather non-denominational when it comes to commercial holidays. On these festive occasions, nothing gives him more jollies than being more \u201cPC\u201d than the next elf. Each year, the PC Elf gleefully looks forward to showing-off his superficial understanding of major and minor world religions, making sure that all are represented with equal cheer in his holiday greeting cards. And don\u2019t even get him started on salutations! Correcting a \u201cMerry Christmas\u201d with a pointed \u201cSeasons Greetings\u201d is his proverbial bread and butter. (Or is that his gingerbread and butter?)<\/p>\n

Anyway, you might be wondering, how will PC Elf ever incorporate this burning desire for political correctness with his snooty sense of one-up-manship this summer, while the rest of the commercial world is merrily celebrating \u201cChristmas in July\u201d? We\u2019re so glad you asked!<\/p>\n

\"\"Elfster would like to announce a new observance of totally untimely holiday celebrations just for our progressive PC Elves. We shall call it: \u201cDecember in July (A Non-Denominational Affair)\u201d. This event is chock-full of all-inclusive alternatives to Christmas in July, which are designed to demonstrate the PC Elf\u2019s unparalleled open-mindedness, thus endearing him to every individual in the whole wide world. Excited? Here\u2019s the official roster of events!<\/p>\n

December in July (A Non-Denominational Affair) :<\/b><\/p>\n

Week 1: Hanukkah in July \u2013 Shaloms away!<\/p>\n

Week 2: Kwanzaa<\/a> in July \u2013 Libation Pi\u00f1a Coladas, anyone?<\/p>\n

Week 3: Winter Solstice in July \u2013 Don your Druid speedo.<\/p>\n

Week 4: Boxing Day in July \u2013 Still don\u2019t know what it is, but let\u2019s celebrate anyway!<\/p>\n

Week 5: New Years Eve in July \u2013 Independence Day Part II.<\/p>\n

Week 6: Festivus in July \u2013 For the \u201crest of us\u201d who still watch Seinfeld religiously.<\/p>\n

Have we forgotten to include any groups in the festivities? Let us know! Tell us how you\u2019ll celebrate December in July and we\u2019ll be sure to add it to the PC Elf\u2019s calendar. Together, you can scoff at anyone who doesn\u2019t do the same.<\/p>\n

Merry July!<\/p>\n

Photo credits: Melissa Brawner<\/a> , Robert Zunikoff<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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