Holsbeek Town Council Removed Nativity Scene

Country: Belgium

Date of incident: December 19, 2016


The Christmas display in the town hall was removed to "avoid offending Muslims living in the area," resulting in protests and objections from citizens, politicians, and some Muslim activists who said it was absurd to say that Muslims are offended by the birth of Jesus.

The Belgian Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration similarly objected to the move, offering to give a nativity set to the town council as a gift. Source: Die Presse