Shoppers have expressed outrage and threatened to boycott a Morrisons store in Bolton after Christmas decorations were removed from the checkout area. While locals suggested the decorations were taken down due to complaints that they were "offensive," Morrisons has not confirmed this reason.
The removal led to significant backlash on social media, with many shoppers deeming the act "Scrooge-like" and questioning the decision in a predominantly Christian country. Some argued that Britain celebrates all religions and that Christmas decorations should be embraced during this season.
Morrisons later reinstated the decorations, attributing their removal to a "miscommunication" and stating their intention to foster a festive atmosphere for customers and colleagues. The supermarket is investigating the miscommunication but declined to comment further.
A local councilor acknowledged Bolton as a multi-faith area that celebrates various events, including Christmas, and suggested the incident might have been exaggerated.