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While I was loading my groceries on the counter today, the check out girl greeted me with Merry Chirstmas. I was so happy!!! I thanked her for doing that. I told her I am so sick of people acting like Christmas is a dirty word. Of course I wished her Merry Christmas too. And everyone else I passed on the way out!!! :D :love:
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL TOO by the way!!!
I understand many shops have directed their employees to say "Happy Holidays."
I reply with "Merry Christmas!"
It is surprising -- and happily so -- how many will stop, smile and reply, "Thanks, Merry Christmas!" :)
I know, especially in this economy, they don't want to jeopardize the job. Such a relief when they can say it!
I don't take offense when someone says "Happy Holidays," as I figure they are covering Christmas AND New Year's Day. But when I know someone's religion, I will say Merry Christmas. There is a large percentage of Jewish people in this city, so it is smart to think before you speak, but I've never had anyone scold me or act offended either way.
I don't know about you Moff, but I get tired of "apologizing almost"
for celebrating a Christian holiday. I believe "Jesus IS the reason for the season & I'll "Merry Christmas "all I want too":) Good for you.:)
Some Retailers do instruct their emplayees to stick to the neutral greeting
of Happy Holidays in order to cover all bases I guess.
I smiled when the bus driver said "Merry Christmas" the other day. I believe that there is a lot to celebrate during the winter and that each culture brings something wonderful to the season. I wouldn't be offended if someone said Happy Hanukkah or wished me a Merry Solstice. As long as people agree on peace and good will towards others, I'm happy. :D
I work in a restaurant and they tell us to say Happy Holidays. That's nice and all, but I've had many people talking "Christmas" so I tell them Merry Christmas. Definitely brings a smile to their face:D
I've been getting alot of "Happy Holidays" this year. My response? "Merry Christmas" :)
I do what Karen does. If I know the person's religion, I'll use what's appropriate. For people I don't know I say Happy Holidays! This way it doesn't leave anyone out. Well, except maybe the athiests.:rolleyes:
As a child, I was taught to say a greeting appropriate to the person, ie., "Merry Christmas", "Happy Hanukkah", etc. If I didn't know the person, I said "Greetings of the season to you!" or just "Season's Greetings!" I actually miss hearing that one.
I am pretty sure people say Happy Holidays so as to not offend anyone concerning the religious holidays....haven't heard many people getting offended by a "Happy New Year" greeting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
I always say Merry Christmas. If someone responded back with Happy Hanukkah or something else like that, I would say, "Thanks, same to you!" If I knew the person didn't celebrate Christmas, I would also tailor my greeting.
I too could do without the political correctness lately. I was really surprised my school allowed kids to wear Santa hats and reindeer antler today! I enjoy when people tell me 'Merry Christmas' but if someone said 'Happy Hannakuah' or even Kwanza or just happy holidays it would make me happy. I don't care what you celebrate, there's no reason to take offense if I greet you nicely. Just take it. :rolleyes:
I stopped for a soft drink at McDonald's today on my way to work - which I do a couple of times a week. The man who handed it to me out the window said, "Here ya go! Merry Christmas!" I was pleasantly surprised because this is McDonald's- I expected Have a nice day or Happy Holidays.
LOL the lady at the post office wished me a merry christmas.
couldn't she get fired for that :O
Kidding of course.
I actually think I've only heard happy holidays once this year.
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Originally Posted by lizbud
amen!
I have been to seven different stores this morning to finish my shopping and was greeeted with "Merry Christmas!" in every one! Which made me very happy:D
Everyone around here still says Merry Chritmas regardless of religion or belief. I always say it to whoever checks my order and I get a smile back with "Same to you and have a great day" , If someone greeets me first I do the same...somehow it seems that the more you say it the more contagious it seems to be and it puts everyone in such a good mood to be acknowledged. Some of those clerks are pretty tired at the end of the day so why not show a bit of cheer and appreciation to let them know they are thought of.
I was just at the walmart grocery store, and the guy checking me out told me Merry Christmas....I thanked him for saying that, and he got a huge grin on his face! I'm like Karen...If I know someone's religion, then I'll say what is appropriate, but if I don't, then I usually say Merry Christmas because that is who I am! LOL
We went to the mall yesterday and I also heard several Merry Christmas's. And I thought of this thread each time. :)
I wish people a Merry Xmas no matter who they are.
If they don't like that, then they can have an Un-Merry Xmas.
I'm not Christian, but I say Merry Christmas to everybody. If someone says it to me, I'm not offended at all. I DO know what the season is all about. I have friends of all religions and I swear, we all say Merry Christmas. If someone says to me "Happy Hanukah", I say.."thanks for remembering"
Seriously, so many religious wars. I can never understand why people aren't accepting. I don't think God likes ugly.