It goes without saying that Christians in America have it harder than anyone else, but the persecution always seems to get even worse during the Christmas season. Need proof? Look no further.

The Babylon Bee has put together the following list of undeniable signs that Christian persecution is at an all-time high this Christmas:

1. Someone responded “Happy Holidays” after you told them “Merry Christmas”: Protect your children’s ears from this horrible slur.

2. The house across the street put up an inflatable Santa Claus instead of an inflatable Baby Jesus: An obvious display of anti-Christian bigotry.

3. Your neighbor gave you peanut brittle: They clearly want to break your teeth and give you diabetes.

4. You came in second in the Christmas sweater contest at your office: Your coworkers would never let a Christian win.

5. The gift you were going to order for your wife on December 22nd was out of stock on Amazon: Even big corporations are out to get us devout Christians.

6. Your sister-in-law only brought gluten-free desserts to Christmas dinner: Has she no fear of the Lord?!

7. Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” still hasn’t been eradicated from existence: There can be no other explanation.

8. There are a lot more people at church than normal, and your parking spot is taken: Now you have to walk. Just like the persecuted churches of ancient Rome.

9. When your unsaved neighbor clears your driveway with his snowblower just to make you feel small: What a jerk.

10. Starbucks stubbornly sticking to plain red cups instead of plainly preaching the Gospel: Almost like they’re a completely secular company with no desire to spread Christianity.

Chin up, Christian! There is a golden crown awaiting you in the next life after the persecution you’ve faced here in this world.

From our friends at The Babylon Bee.