I don't think VFK is trying to offend anyone by calling it "Christmas Store". My guess is that the items in the Christmas Store will be mainly themed around the holiday of Christmas.
I also don't think they are trying to offend anyone, but IF there are items other than Christmas items, it is offensive to some. If there are ONLY Christmas items sold in the Christmas Store, then I would hope that VFK would have the thoughtfulness to offer items for Channukah as well (and Kwanzaa IF they believe that there are players that celebrate it) elsewhere in VFK.
If there are other items themed around the holidays of other religions, that would be a bonus.
This would be very offensive. Offering Channukah items is not a "bonus." It is something that should be taken into consideration and offered appropriately.
It wasn't long ago that you could only find Christmas items at stores. Now you can find things for all kinds of holidays of other faiths.
VFK is supposed to be an educational game, not a representation of the retail world which is based on making a profit. To exclude Channukah would be to fail to acknowledge the other majorly celebrated holiday during the winter season. It was not long ago that woman could not vote. That does not mean that we should consider it a bonus that woman can vote now. Stores choose whether or not to offer Channukah items based on financial factors. That is a non-issue in VFK. To only have Christmas items in a game that is geared towards families and has the intent of educating would be drastically short-sighted.
But I don't think stores in America, or in VFK, should have to re-title their advertisments because a few get offended.
I agree completely, IF what is being advertised is indeed Christmas. However, please do not sell a menorah in a Christmas shop. That is offensive and inconsiderate.
If I say "Merry Christmas" and someone else says "Happy (holiday other than Christmas)" I won't be offended. I'll just understand that each of us has different beliefs.
Agree 100%.