CAN further encouraged Christians to uphold the true meaning of Christmas regardless of media portrayals
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly condemned the title of a newly released movie, “A Very Dirty Christmas,” describing it as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith.
In a press statement issued earlier today, CAN emphasized that Christmas is a sacred season marking the birth of Jesus Christ, symbolising purity, peace, love, and redemption.
According to the body, associating Christmas with the word “dirty” diminishes its spiritual meaning and reduces a solemn religious observance to something crude and sensational.
“Linking such a holy celebration with the word ‘dirty’ diminishes its spiritual meaning and reduces a solemn religious observance to something crude and sensational,” the statement partly read.
The association urged filmmakers and content creators to exercise sensitivity when producing works connected to religious identities, warning that media content that disrespects sacred values risks provoking avoidable tensions.
CAN further encouraged Christians to uphold the true meaning of Christmas regardless of media portrayals, stressing that the season reflects the love of Christ and should be celebrated with reverence and joy.
The movie title has since sparked reactions across social media, with many Nigerians expressing mixed views about its intent and message.
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