Stall merchants have reportedly been informed that they “cannot say the phrase Christmas” at a market in London.

GB Information reporter Ben Leo visited the ‘Winter Come Collectively’ on the South Financial institution within the capital.

He stated at the start of his video bundle: “So, we have simply come down to what’s described as London’s largest Christmas market. The one downside is, they’ve known as it, for those who comply with me, they’ve known as it a Winter Come collectively.

Ben added: “So, my problem now’s to search out anyplace on this market that claims the phrase Christmas, possibly the phrase Jesus.

“Any indication that that is certainly a spiritual vacation within the UK.”

He then went to have a look at the stalls, considered one of which was named ‘Winter Heaters’.

Ben then requested a stall holder: “Is that this a Christmas market?”

They replied: “It is a winter market.”

“A winter market?” the reporter questioned. “What is the distinction?”

The stall holder replied: “Erm, one thing to do with faith; they cannot say Christmas.”

Ben then stated: “So, apparently the stall merchants right here have been informed they cannot say the phrase Christmas.”

Though, later a unique stallholder confirmed the reporter that he was waering a festive jumper and Santa hat.

Ben additionally enquired with different members of the general public as to what they suppose.

When requested whether or not folks ought to be wished a contented Christmas or joyful holidays, one individual informed the reporter: “Each. Not all people celebrates Christmas.”

One other claimed that he would “offend” folks by voicing his perception that the festive interval ought to be known as Christmas.

Rounding off his journey to the market, Ben sampled some “delicate gin” from “the winter market, not Christmas”.

“Ooh, that is good,” he stated, “that is good. That will get me within the festive temper.”

Others have offered differing opinions concerning the festive interval and its relationship with faith.

@PerseusSlade stated on X: “It’s the midwinter pageant celebrated by the Romans as Saturnalia and the beginning of Sol Invictus and Mithras.

“It grew to become a Christian pageant a lot later.”

@ladydiva17_eve stated: “Christmas is a pagan vacation and I’m a Christian. There isn’t any verse within the bible instructing us to rejoice the beginning of Christ.

“Sure he died for our sins, however that’s what the Holy Communion is for. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Do that, as usually as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

@ShantiZulu posted: “I’m Jewish. Grew up in London, and went to an anthroposophy faculty.

“I do not bear in mind ever being offended by Christmas. In reality I reasonably loved the attractive lights in central London and the enjoyable environment. Events too.

“It was one other excuse to rejoice and be joyful. I drew the road at going to Church on Sundays and prayers. I think about, For those who got here to Israel you’d additionally take part Chanukah events and celebrations.”