It was powerfully generous of the Muslims in Westbrook to allow Christmas decorations. Not too very long from now, only Eid decorations will be allowed.
“Star of David in Westbrook’s holiday light display removed following complaints,” by Robert Lowell, Portland Press Herald, November 29, 2023 (thanks to Frank):
Members of the Arab American community were offended by the Jewish symbol in light of the Israel-Hamas war. The star has been replaced with a dreidel.
A Star of David has been removed from the city of Westbrook’s holiday light display following complaints from Arab American residents who “found it to be offensive in relation to the conflict currently in the Middle East,” according to Mayor Michael Foley….