Remember, as we approach the holiday season, you should say "Happy Holiday. "Merry Christmas" is inappropriat

Which one of you would go around saying Happy Hannukah to people without knowing they're Jewish?

Then there goes your excuse for uttering religious greetings to strangers.

People say "Happy Holidays" because there are several holidays over a period of days: Christmas, New Years, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, etc. most people celebrate at least two of these.

"Happy Holidays is something terrorists say. Merry Christmas." - Jack Donaghy

See, as a conservative, this is exactly my issue. If no one is offended by being wished Merry Christmas, then why the corporate push to eliminate the saying? I don't like folks creating an issue where none exists.

thejeff wrote:

kinggggg wrote:

Exactly, never in my life have I heard of anybody getting offended by ¨merry Christmas¨ NEVER...I had never heard it was a thing until conservatives started complaining and whining about it. Fox News loves this type of thing to get their viewers riled up (and get more ratings)....In the real world it´s not a problem. I am not a Christian, but Merry Christmas everyone!

See, as a conservative, this is exactly my issue. If no one is offended by being wished Merry Christmas, then why the corporate push to eliminate the saying? I don't like folks creating an issue where none exists.

Why do you need corporations to promote your religion? Maybe they feel some of their shareholders and stakeholders are evolutionists. I'm sure plenty of Christians would get offended Starbucks put Happy Evolution! on their cups.

rekrunner wrote:

Honestly -- has anyone ever met anyone that was actually offended by being wished Merry Xmas? Is this even a thing?

I think this is a myth, propogated by conservatives looking for a reason to slam liberals in the name of PC gone mad.

It's one thing for a business, who wants to cater to a broad range of customers, to give a generic Seaons Greetings, but person to person, I think generally no one cares.

You may not have met anyone who was offended but you've certainly have heard about hundreds of incidents?

oh my.... wrote:

thejeff wrote:

See, as a conservative, this is exactly my issue. If no one is offended by being wished Merry Christmas, then why the corporate push to eliminate the saying? I don't like folks creating an issue where none exists.

Why do you need corporations to promote your religion? Maybe they feel some of their shareholders and stakeholders are evolutionists. I'm sure plenty of Christians would get offended Starbucks put Happy Evolution! on their cups.

Need? No. Want? Sure.

But that is missing the point. THE HOLIDAY IS FOR CHRISTMAS. Schools get out because of CHRISTMAS. Federal offices close because of CHRISTMAS. Why do people feel the need to pretend that the Christmas Season is something other than what it is?

If one gets offended by the phrase "Merry Christmas," what will they not be offended about?

Ever see "The Music Man"? Lotta truth to that stupid silly musical.

It never occurs to me to say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays." Why do people say it in the first place? I assume religion has something to do with it, but I didn't grow up in that kind of home. If someone says one of those to me I always just reply, "And the same to you."

Problem solved.

Solutions R Us wrote:

It never occurs to me to say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays." Why do people say it in the first place? I assume religion has something to do with it, but I didn't grow up in that kind of home. If someone says one of those to me I always just reply, "And the same to you."

Problem solved.

Merry Christmas!

Seriously, I was in a work meeting yesterday and our HR person said "Merry Christmas" and then quickly caught herself and said, "I mean, Happy Holidays." She truly seemed worried that she might have offended someone.

I've never understood why this is a thing at all. If you feel like saying "Merry Christmas," say it. "Happy Holidays" is equally acceptable. I'm a non-Christian, and neither bothers me. Who cares? Why get offended over something so innocuous? Christmas is a pagan holiday that was hijacked by Christianity anyway.

When did everyone become so thin-skinned? My family has a prayer around the table at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I don't immediately jump up and excuse myself and freak out because I don't agree with their metaphysics.

On the flip side, *some* Christians seem to get too upset when everything is centered around what they want and believe.

thejeff wrote:

Solutions R Us wrote:

It never occurs to me to say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays." Why do people say it in the first place? I assume religion has something to do with it, but I didn't grow up in that kind of home. If someone says one of those to me I always just reply, "And the same to you."

Problem solved.

Merry Christmas!

And the same to you!

" Why get offended over something so innocuous? "

Being offended is an industry created by libs.

233223 wrote:

" Why get offended over something so innocuous? "

Being offended is an industry created by libs.

In this case, it is the conservatives that are making a tempest in a teapot. Both sides do it.

Why would you say Merry Christmas if it isn't December 25th and why would you say it to someone who doesn't celebrate that holiday?

It isn't offensive, it's just awkward.

Like saying Happy Birthday to someone when their birthday is 6 months away.

Or saying Go Cowboys to a Redskins fan.

Or use judgment.

If you're selling Christmas themed wrapping paper or ornaments, I think it's safe to wish the buyer a Merry Christmas.

Please decorate your houses with Christmas themes. I do.

Send Christmas cards to your family. That's your call.

I'm going with Season's Greetings or Happy Holidays on any cards I send because I have some Jewish family members and friends.

But if you don't associate with that type, Christmas cards are just fine.

Stagger Lee wrote:

I've never understood why this is a thing at all. If you feel like saying "Merry Christmas," say it. "Happy Holidays" is equally acceptable. I'm a non-Christian, and neither bothers me. Who cares? Why get offended over something so innocuous? Christmas is a pagan holiday that was hijacked by Christianity anyway.

When did everyone become so thin-skinned? My family has a prayer around the table at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I don't immediately jump up and excuse myself and freak out because I don't agree with their metaphysics.

On the flip side, *some* Christians seem to get too upset when everything is centered around what they want and believe.

I appreciate your perspective.

Minor clarification: Christmas was never a pagan holiday; it was always the celebration of Jesus' birth. The early church MOVED the holiday to coincide with an existing pagan holiday when the Roman Empire became Christianized (under either Constantine or Diocletian, without looking it up, I imagine). Jesus was probably born in the spring, fwiw.

Regardless, it has always been celebrated in the United States on December 25th. (If you really want to impress your friends, you can point out that colonial Puritans once banned the celebration of Christmas because it took away from spiritual discipline...but that was, of course, before the US was the US :-))

It may not be offensive to you, but it is offensive to most libs.