Greggs sparks calls for BOYCOTT after nativity scene Jesus replaced with sausage roll

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
By Paul Martin

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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