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David Spade Calls Out Christmas Omission at Mall Event

12/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

David Spade (comedian) criticized a Michigan mall for omitting the word 'Christmas' during a tree lighting ceremony.
On his podcast, Spade criticized the trend of omitting the term and asked, 'It’s just a tree?'
Spade, who identifies as Christian, lamented anti-Christian sentiment in America and said Christmas is a fundamentally Christian holiday.
Dana Carvey, Spade's co-host, echoed the sentiments and argued that the holiday should be celebrated openly.

History

Historical Context

The "War on Christmas" debate intensified in 2005 as municipalities adopted "holiday" terminology to foster inclusivity, prompting a 20% rise in complaints about religious displays, according to the ACLU. This controversy reflects ongoing tensions between secular governance and religious expression in the U.S., as seen in David Spade's recent criticism of a Michigan mall's approach to Christmas celebrations.

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Story summary

David Spade (comedian) criticized a Michigan mall for omitting the word 'Christmas' during a tree lighting ceremony.
On his podcast, Spade criticized the trend of omitting the term and asked, 'It’s just a tree?'
Spade, who identifies as Christian, lamented anti-Christian sentiment in America and said Christmas is a fundamentally Christian holiday.
Dana Carvey, Spade's co-host, echoed the sentiments and argued that the holiday should be celebrated openly.

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