Diluting the religious beliefs and significance of the holidays to prioritise sexualised propaganda. Progressive or blasphemy?
Celebrating the birth of Christ is a special occasion. Symbolism, biblical verses, hymns, annual traditions and more, facilitate the observation of the holidays.
Overtime, Christmas novelty, whether that be echoed in carols, trees, decor, gifting or the prized bronzed turkey, which is the epitome of a classic Christmas dinner… or so we’ve adopted, has captured the Christmas essence spanning widely across a range of audiences, making the festivities far more accessible to enjoy.
But where do you draw the line at what may be deemed disrespectful?
Recently, I’ve noticed an increasing trend of imagery which I wouldn’t coincide with a holy holiday. I can’t think of a religious group it would represent. Possibly separate organisations, motivation unknown. If you’re unfamiliar with Christmas musical specials, it’s where a performer records a festive edition show, especially for the holiday season. But nowadays, it could be classified as a scandalous mockery, in the name of ‘Christmas’.
Some of my past favourites are The Carpenters: A Christmas portrait, Michael Buble’s Christmas specials, Bing Crosby Merrie Olde Christmas, The Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra Family Christmas Show and more. Mariah is the queen of Christmas so her crown is very much retained!
In 2024, Netflix announced Sabrina Carpenter’s first Christmas show, advertised across all platforms – ‘A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter.’. The lineup looked decent, in favour of a Gen Z audience, showcasing the likes of: Chappell Roan, Shania Twain, Tyla and Kali Uchis.
Before tuning in, I thought I’d get a taster of how the performances would be like to work out if it’d be my cup of tea or not…
Chest, tummy, thigh, cleavage on display, including basques and knee high boots; I made an assessment on that, but progressed to flick through a performance with Tyla.
Now, Tyla may be a point of discussion as to her style, dance, lyrics and more. Additionally, to my knowledge she’s a practicing Christian. I’ll be honest, I can listen to a broad range of music, especially when whizzing in the fast lane of a motorway, which includes Tyla. Anything that gets me going, gets turned up to full blast!
The amapiano and catchy tunes, it’s not hard to turn a deaf ear to – see what I did there? But seriously, I try not to be a prude and everyone’s entitled to present themselves in however which way they see fit.
But for me, dressing in just, emphasis on ‘JUST’ a red bow in the name of Christmas while duetting with Sabrina Carpenter wearing a transparent, nude illusion basque, singing on a couch… left a questionable taste in my mouth. One word – propaganda.
Call it the Christmas couch if you will. There may be another term that has slipped my mind, to my bewilderment…
Such a young, impressionable audience (teens and young adults are also impressionable to media) viewing this in the name of Christmas, I think is not only in poor taste, it’s profane. They’d both equally look just as visually appealing while also maintaining some modesty wearing beautiful gowns or fancy sweaters in respect of the holiday season. I think the more we associate disrespect as liberation, freedom and exercising one’s choice, we endanger any hope of world peace.
It’s the equivalent to, if someone wore a boob tube and hot pants to celebrate Eid, Hanukkah or Diwali for example. Any other time of year, sure be my guest, if that makes you happy so be it. But in the name of father, son and Holy Spirit, it’s just all kinds of wrong. I can’t condone it. Julia Roberts in ‘Pretty Woman’ had more clothing on.
It’s sad that they lost a viewer for the Netflix special, but setting a mental precedent and not allowing controversial, orchestrated material to enter your peaceful, tranquil, positive, spiritual and religious space can work wonders for your mind, body and soul along with appreciating the higher power of your choosing, if at all.
What do you think? Is Christmas sexualised? Have you noticed religious holidays tainted by sexualised imagery, innuendo or gifting? Is Christmas child-friendly or should we be more wary about the possible intent and underlying message which may be sold to the younger generation? Should Christmas have an adult-only twist? Should we celebrate without any boundaries? Comment below!
Beauty File 
Everything is sexualised these days and there’s an effect from it that knocks onto those that are impressionable. My issue is not that so much, although it is an issue. To me from the little I’ve seen is that these girls are behaving in a way that if this was arund a male narrative encouraging this then there would be a feminine outrage. There’s a double standard of ethics these days that is bcoming plainer to see.
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There most definitely is a double-standard mentality throughout society. People sexualising themselves, in this specific topic – women; labelling it empowerment whereas it’s comparable to pornographic imagery, which is also scattered across social media for not only young women, but men to idolise and acknowledge as acceptable attire in everyday life. The gap has narrowed significantly between public and private life, people sadly can’t identify the difference due to brainwashing over an extended period of time. What will it be like in 10 years time?
Only fans is already being normalised as an independent income stream, the ability to be your own boss, at the cost of your own morality? What price do you put on that? Starting at £4 a month, cheaper than Netflix.
I thought Christianity encouraged morality and values, but maybe my bible’s outdated… this imagery is propaganda for another agenda. I feel sorry for young, innocent minds, you’ll have to disconnect the WiFi at this point!🤦♀️
Thankyouu so much for sharing your insight, Simon!😊🤍
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You’re right – the gap has narrowed between public and private life. I belive there is a line between body love and it’s empowerment and pornography. I never want to judge anyone on their choices but it does seem like there’s a huge amount of only fans content out there to be pushed. It must be a huge business and I’m not sure how good it is for anyone.
At the nd of the day though regardless of who does what the rules need to be the same for both – or eneryone gets confused which is where we’re at.
Have a good weekend Antonia 🙂
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I say this is blasphemy. This is not what Christmas is about and the world seems to have forgotten this important fact. It really bothers me. 😭
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Blasphemy with a capital ‘B’. We may as well set up a direct-debit, since many are unknowingly funding a televised corruption🤦♀️.
Thankyouu for sharing your thoughts, John!😊🤍
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it’s the same thing with Taylor Swift, the singer. Some of her gigs have satanic meanings in them. Nooo thank you! Evil.
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I agree to your observation on this subject, Antonia.
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Thankyouu for taking the time to read and comment!😊🤍
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I think it’s a very sad commentary on what society has become. Simply put, they can do what they want. I’m going to do what glories God.
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It’s in poor taste, simple. But viewing figures speak for themselves, along with profiteering from such concepts. Unless people wake up, Christmas may look drastically different in 20 years time; driven by organisations with close ties to the media. If this isn’t propaganda, I don’t know what is!
Yes, I 100% agree.
Thankyouu so much for sharing your wisdom!😊🤍 sending blessings!
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I know there was a fuss about saying “Happy Holidays” or “Seasons Greetings” over “Merry Christmas” a few years ago. But this special may be a good example of why we need the distinction?
As a secular person, I celebrate this time of year as a time of fellowship and fun. I love a traditional, choir-backed Christmas song (Whitney Houston’s “Joy to the World” is a favorite), but I also enjoy jazzy, adult holiday standards like “Santa Baby,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” and “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve.” Those aren’t as salacious as what these young ladies are doing, but they are full of adult inuendo and do not center religion.
To me, this would go under the “Holidays” section. And should have had something in the title that better indicated what the vibe would be. I’m sure fans of Sabrina Carpenter knew what they were in for, but those unfamiliar could have used the heads up. Additionally, if they sang any religious themed songs (I didn’t watch, so I’m not sure), that’s a bad look.
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Not owning a TV set for a couple of years, I wasn’t aware of how sexualized Christmas had become.
It’s definitely blasphemous.
The last sexualization of Christmas I recall was Bill Nighy playing rock star Billy Mack in Love Actually and performing the video Christmas Is All Around Us.
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i think you’re right and that the performance could have used a degree of moderation. i’m glad to have seen your site and your posts. you’re lovely inside and out Antonia 🙂 Mike
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t’s the world we live in, sexy santa is now a thing, the jolly coca cola created Santa is not good enough? Gotta ask when I saw that, how many parents want their daughter sitting on that knee?…..but, sex sells, sexy sells….I’d say yeah, there should be some respect or class?..then I think Sharika at the Super Bowl?
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very nice and thanks
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I am so glad that there are Christians taking a stand for things like this. Hard topics. You did an amazing job fleshing this out and raising awareness for what is happening to out holidays. Thank you!
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