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A document drawn up for the internal circulation of the European Commission urged not to use words of Christian origin, such as Christmas or Mary or John. Reason: do not offend minorities. Under media and political pressure, one of the main European institutions has backtracked. More than guidelines, driverless lines appeared: the thud is guaranteed. The diversity of European culture is protected by including traditions and memories and not by forbidding what marks the custom of millions of people.