Still Waters Posted December 25, 2012 #1 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Television viewers in Uzbekistan looking for the familiar features of Father Christmas on their screens this year will be disappointed following an unofficial ban by the state broadcaster. It is the latest move to downgrade Soviet or Russian heritage in modern Uzbek culture. Celebrating Christmas characters became popular when largely Muslim Central Asia was a part of the Soviet Union. It is not clear who gave the order, but Father Christmas (known locally as Grandfather Frost) and his female companion Snow Maiden, once regular fixtures, are now apparently unwelcome foreigners. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/20701831 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Greenman Posted December 25, 2012 #2 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Another grand example of religious fascism. What a bunch of grumps, put them down for some coal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ealdwita Posted December 25, 2012 #3 Share Posted December 25, 2012 "Downgrade Soviet or Russian heritage"? More like...."Downgrade Christian heritage" The 'Religion of Peace' is on the move again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taun Posted December 25, 2012 #4 Share Posted December 25, 2012 So Grandfather Frost is hanging out with a young snow maiden?... Cheeky ol' geezer! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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