We all knew that it would come sooner or later. We were encouraged by the news that Wal-Mart employees are being allowed to utter the “C” word this year. But it was too good to last. Officials of the Windy City have decided that in their annual Christmas festival (called Christkindlmarket) is not the place for New Line Cinema to set up a booth and have trailers for The Nativity Story running.

“Our guidance was that this very prominently placed advertisement would not only be insensitive to the many people of different faiths who come to enjoy the market for its food and unique gifts” said Jim Law, a special events coordinator for the city.

By the way, take a look at the name of the festival. Christkindlmarket. Wonder if those first 6 letters should be done away with as well?

Remember, 85% of us celebrate Christmas as the birth of Christ. 97% of us say that we are not offended by mentions of Christmas in the public square. In this case, you can turn your head to avoid being offended by the trailer of The Nativity Story being shown at the New Line Cinema booth.