War On Festivus Begins In New Jersey

A Festivus pole — or, rather, “world peace pole,” but we all know what it really is — is causing a lot of conflicts in Riverton, New Jersey. Yes, folks, the War on Festivus has begun once again this year, and we’re not going to let those Christians take away our right to air our grievances and test our strength

The number of residents in the small Burlington County town purchased an eight-foot high Festivus pole from the World Peace Prayer Society, a non-religious group founded in Japan in 1955. The borough okayed the poll to be put up somewhere, but still haven’t decided on a spot. And that’s where the protesters come in.

Some council members don’t want the pole put up, thinking it will violate the separation of church and state. (Not that there’s anything denominational abaout the Festivus Pole. Or the World Peace Pole, even.)

Also, residents are upset that the Festivus Pole might be put up next to the war memorial, fearing it will become a spot for anti-war protesters. Anti-war protesters, as you may know, never think to gather near war memorials unless there’s a pole nearby.

But it really comes down to this: Damn Commies won’t let them put up a Festivus Pole. For shame, Riverton. Let us celebrate!

‘Peace pole’ causing conflicts [AP/Camden Courier-Post]
Festivus [WIkipedia]