What everyone owns, no one owns

I've been researching for a presentation I have to give tomorrow on Marxism, and happened to run across this article.

What's wrong with saying "Merry Christmas" or calling green things with lights "Christmas trees"? When those phrases are said, I along with most people probably tend to think about American traditions of gifts and decorations rather than the Reason for the Season (or this). The connotations aren't necessarily entirely Biblical. If Santa Claus had anything to do with any specific religion, he'd be out the door too.

I guess I'm just saying that it won't be long until the day itself won't be called Christmas, but The Holiday or something. I'm all for fairly representing all religions and all forms of celebrations, I just think that what people are shying away from is more of an American tradition.

What would an eight foot menorah look like anyway?