People power reclaims Christmas as pro-Palestine protesters call off plans to hijack 70-year-old Myer tradition By STEVE WILLIAMS and OLIVIA DAY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA and AAP Published: 18:51 EST, 14 November 2024 | Updated: 19:44 EST, 14 November 2024 e-mail 70 View comments Plans to hijack the grand opening of the iconic Myer Christmas display have been abandoned by pro-Palestine protesters after mass outrage from Aussies. Activist group Disrupt Wars was going to 'Crash the Christmas Windows' on Bourke Street in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday, with banners, flags, placards and props. However, their plans changed following backlash from Victoria's Premier who was furious Myer had to cancel the annual event for families on safety grounds.
'On 14 November, Myer announced that it would cancel its planned Christmas window unveiling in Melbourne, after disruptions to this event were posted on social media,' organiser Amy Settal said in a statement. 'The planned protest, "Crash the Christmas Windows" was organised by an anti-war activist and was shared on social media by Disrupt Wars. 'Myer's 'share the joy' campaign is offensive given the absolute devastation children in Palestine are experiencing right now.
Celebrating overconsumption while the historic birthplace of Jesus is under bombardment is abhorrent. 'This protest was always going to be peaceful and non-violent. The intention was to interrupt the media spectacle and economic gain sought by Myer.
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