A UK woman posted on Facebook that she was “shamed” after using the term ‘Father Christmas’ instead of Santa because it wasn’t a gender neutral term.
According to the Metro, the woman from Plymouth said that she didn’t mean to offend anyone by using the term by that she was left on the edge after being told off.
According to the Metro’s article here, the woman said:
‘I’ve just been shamed for using the name ‘Father Christmas’ and [told] that “Santa” is now seen as gender neutral. ‘I was only referring to the book [‘Father Christmas’ by Raymond Briggs] but it’s left me a little confused/on edge about what we are allowed to say.
‘I have a small child and don’t really want to raise him saying “Father Christmas” if it’s hurtful to some.’
Over the past number of years, even with all the political correctness that has been thrust into the spotlight, practically no one wants Santa (or Santy in Ireland) to be seen as gender neutral.
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