British society must not shy away from its own beliefs or traditions such as saying ‘Happy Christmas’ instead of ‘Happy Holidays’, former Cabinet Minister Liam Fox has said. In an online video message, former Cabinet Minister Dr Fox said that Christmas is ‘a time of hope and renewal, a central part of our religious belief’. He explained that was why he wished everyone ‘a very happy and peaceful Christmas’, instead of ‘Happy Holidays’. He added, ‘because we tolerate and respect views different to our own, tradition, Christmas is a time of hope and renewal, a central part of our religious belief.’ Earlier this week a Christian Institute survey revealed that many of the UK’s local councils are abandoning the true meaning of Christmas in their Christmas cards.