Managers at Thistles in Stirling declined a request to host props and figurines representing the first ever Christmas, saying customers would not approve.
A spokesman for the Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh told the Scottish Sun: “At this time of year, Christmas cribs grace many public squares all across the British Isles, bringing joy to nearly all who encounter them, regardless of their religion.
“It seems just a wee bit, well, Grinch-like for the Thistles Shopping Centre to ban the Christmas crib and, in the true spirit of Christmas, we would certainly ask them to reconsider their decision.”
Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Church of Scotland told the newspaper: “We find it very disappointing that the true meaning of Christmas has been completely lost here.
A disappointing decision by the Thistles Centre. #nativity https://t.co/PLFUvccH4T
— Stephen Kerr MP (@stephenkerrMP) December 6, 2018
“When a shopping centre can focus purely on commercialism to the exclusion of the reason for the celebration of Christmas it is a sad day for all of us.”
A member of the Legion of St Mary’s Association, Margaret Patterson complained to her local MP, Stephen Kerr, who took up the matter with Thistles.
A reply he received from the shopping centre said: “Thistles shopping centre prides itself on being religiously…
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