Anti-Santa campaigners claim Father Christmas 'scares children' and detracts from the true spirit of the festive season. In addition, Santa is being removed to accomodate Austria's rising Muslim population, "As Muslims continue to increase their populations in Western countries more western traditions are being removedâ€"said to be attributed to fears of offending Muslim groups."
Austria's biggest Christmas market is in front of the Vienna city hall where thousands of visitors march past stalls offering everything related to Xmas - except Santa.
Santa Claus banned from Austria
Santa Claus Banned From Austria
Trend Themes
1. Anti-santa Campaigns - There is a growing trend in some areas to reject traditional depictions of Santa Claus, presenting a disruptive opportunity for businesses to redefine the holiday experience.
2. Cultural Adaptation - As Western countries adapt to their growing Muslim populations, there is potential for cross-cultural innovation in industries related to holidays and traditions.
3. Alternative Festive Figures - As Santa Claus is rejected in some areas, there is potential for businesses to create and promote alternative festive figures, offering new opportunities in the holiday and entertainment industries.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - As traditional depictions of Santa Claus are being rejected in some areas, there is a need for new forms of holiday entertainment that cater to diverse audiences, presenting a disruptive opportunity in the entertainment industry.
2. Holiday Retail - As the holiday traditions and figures are redefined, there is a disruptive opportunity in creating alternative holiday-themed products to cater to diverse audiences and cultures, presenting a disruptive opportunity in the retail industry.
3. Travel & Tourism - As Western countries adapt to their growing Muslim populations, there is potential for cross-cultural innovation in the travel and tourism industry, creating new holiday experiences that cater to diverse audiences and cultures.