Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?

[JenBKR]

Just a bit of a rant....does anyone else feel that the whole Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays thing is out of control? Honestly, I don't understand getting offended over someone wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, Happy Hannukah, or anything else. I'm a Christian (although I feel that religion is man-made...but that's a whole other discussion...) and I say all of the above, depending on who I'm talking to. They have all been said to me too...and I can't imagine get offended by someone wishing me well. I just don't get it. Why is it all such a battle? I do think the whole PC thing has gone way overboard. I wish we could all be a little more like Christ and love each other for who we all are.

[Karen]

Jen!

My beloved friend has a column on this very subject:

See: http://etiquetteer.com/

[JenBKR]

Jen!

My beloved friend has a column on this very subject:

See: http://etiquetteer.com/

I love it! Exactly what I was trying to say, thanks Karen!

[pomtzu]

I will continue to say "Merry Christmas", and sorry if I offend anyone. Afterall, what is Christmas? - it's a celebration of the birth of Christ.

Have the folks that celebrate Quanza or Hanukkah changed their greeting to "Happy Holidays"? I doubt it, and what's more, they shouldn't.

[lvpets2002]

I so aggree as well..

I will continue to say "Merry Christmas", and sorry if I offend anyone. Afterall, what is Christmas? - it's a celebration of the birth of Christ.

Have the folks that celebrate Quanza or Hanukkah changed their greeting to "Happy Holidays"? I doubt it, and what's more, they shouldn't.

[carole]

I am sorry i don't quite understand the meaning of your post, are you annoyed that people wish you a merry xmas, i am confused, personally i have no problem with it,and i am not religious so it does not have that meaning for me, it is a time to get together with family and friends,have a nice meal together,exchange gifts and just enjoying sharing the moment once a year.