Well since I don't celebrate Christmas, it's a little weird and assuming. On the other hand, I certainly take no offense. Someone's well meaning comment, regardless of rationale, has little to do with me. I just smile and nod
You mean the federally accepted day off of work encouraging consumerism and materialism while plunging people into staggering amounts of debt? For the GDP of course!
Because it's now a cultural holiday now. I often wonder why so many Christians utilize Santa, stockings, and gifts, which has nothing to do with the religious part of the holiday.
Christmas itself is celebrating the birth of Christ. Presents and Santa are simply festive traditions to use with kids. However, you cannot have Christmas without Christ. I understand that everyone wants to celebrate during the holidays,
I would rather:
NOT see Christmas stuff before Halloween or Thanksgiving.
I would rather NO ONE exhibit prejudice at any time.
I gladly enjoy either greeting.
It was meant kindly.
I don't like hearing the word 'Christmas' because I start thinking about the songs. I would kill if it meant I didn't have to heard a Christmas song again.
It's a federal holiday... If you're offended by a good old "Merry Christmas" I feel really sorry for you. If someone wishes me a happy Hanukah I smile and say thank you. It's not pushing religious beliefs on someone by wishing them a happy day.
Christmas is a day, the holidays go for about two weeks. I like Merry Christmas for Christmas, and either the other holidays individually or a Happy Holidays to include them all. The sentiment is appreciated however it's expressed.
Most commonly Christmas is the day, and Christmastide (the twelve days of Christmas) is the season. There are also lots of individual holidays in that period, Christian and otherwise. That's why I think Happy Holidays is fine, maybe even better.
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