Greggs sparks calls for BOYCOTT after nativity scene Jesus replaced with sausage roll
GREGGS the bakers sparked fury today after replacing the infant Jesus with a sausage roll in a crib for a Nativity scene to advertise its Advent calendar.
Express.co.uk
Wed, Nov 15, 2017
The chain faced a call for a boycott from the chief executive of the Freedom Association who claimed the product was “sick” and the Newcastle-based firm had insulted Christianity in a way it would “never dare” other religions.
The £24 advent calendar is available in selected shops and behind each door is a voucher for one of its treats.
The firm’s decision to use a publicity image of the Three Wise Men around the crib with the baby Jesus replaced by a sausage roll has caused controversy.
A Greggs spokesperson said: “We’re really sorry to have caused any offence, this was never our intention.“
Simon Richards, CEO of the Freedom Association, called for a public protest.
He tweeted: “Please boycott @GreggsOfficial to protest against its sick anti-Christian Advent Calendar.
“What cowards these people are: we all know that they would never dare insult other religions!
“They should donate every penny of their profits to @salvationarmyuk.“
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