Prof Dawkins, who has frequently spoken out against creationism and religious fundamentalism, replied: "I'm not one of those who wants to stop Christian traditions. ... This is historically a Christian country. I'm a cultural Christian in the same way many of my friends call themselves cultural Jews or cultural Muslims. ... So, yes, I like singing carols along with everybody else. I'm not one of those who wants to purge our society of our Christian history.
Three nails from Coventry Cathedral (destroyed 14 Nov 1940) were bound into a cross. This became a symbol of worldwide reconciliation and peace after WW2. There are now 160 of Cross of Nails Centres around the world.