Posted on 12/25/2007 12:50:35 AM PST by Cementjungle
Friday, December 21, 2007 BREMERTON
Santa's keeping watch over a West Bremerton neighborhood in a way that has some offended and everyone else at least a bit curious about the motive.
In the front yard of a house on the 300 block of Olympic Avenue stands a crucifix about 15-feet tall, bearing Santa Claus in place of Jesus.
Jake Tally of Bremerton walked by the display Friday and chuckled, but didn't pretend to understand the message.
"I don't really know what to think. I know it's about God but Santa has nothing to do with it," he said.
Nearby neighbors were mixed with their reviews Friday. One woman said she was offended. Another said she feared how children might respond. One man said he thought perhaps the homeowner was displaying a message about the commercialization of Christmas.
Larry Steagall | Kitsap Sun Art Conrad hung a Santa doll from a cross in front of his West Bremerton home, making a statement about political correctness as well as the commercialization of Christmas.
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Thank you sooo much for that lovely song.
Mom and Dad are probably in Yuma, but they go back when it warms up.
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