'J is for Jesus': Jameson Christmas tree sparks controversy
A Christmas tree with the words "Jameson" instead of "Jesus" underneath has sparked outrage over the true meaning of Christmas.
Ashley Sauls, a member of the National Assembly and known as Om Biza Vannie Park on TikTok, recently shared his disdain for a Jameson-branded Christmas tree in Sandton.
The alcohol brand's name and logo were placed at the bottom and top of the tree, respectively, along with the phrase "Must Be A Jameson".
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Taking to TikTok, Sauls expressed his outrage over the green-lit Christmas tree, asking, "This Christmas is 'J' for Jesus or Jameson?"
The Patriotic Alliance MP emphasised that the "Christ" in Christmas represents a celebration of Jesus.
"I feel so disgusted by this," he said. "To use alcohol to then align with this season, Suid-Afrika, julle vang gemors aan."
@ombiza ♬ original sound - Om Biza Vannie Park
Many TikTok users joined the conversation in the comments, sharing their outrage over the Christmas tree.
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@LindsieTitus: "Dis hoekom ons land is wat dit is, maar weet die Here sal met elkeen wat van Hom 'n bespotting maak sal moet rekening skap gee. Die Here slaap nie."
Leon Visagie: "Ek stam my broer hulle sal 'n bespotting maak van die naam van God."
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