Pro-Palestinian Activists Call Off Christmas Window Protest After Myer Cancels Event

The cancellation of the opening event angered Victorian Premier who accused the protest group of ‘choosing to politicise Christmas.’

People walk past the Myer Christmas window display as they do their Christmas shopping in Melbourne, Australia, on Dec. 20, 2012. Scott Barbour/Getty Images

Retail giant Myer has cancelled its annual Christmas window unveiling in Melbourne following threats from pro-Palestinian protesters, who later called off their planned rally.

A representative of the activist group Disrupt Wars said the “Crash the Christmas Windows” action scheduled for Nov. 17 would no longer proceed in light of Myer’s cancellation.