Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?

[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.

[sparks19]

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.

No I think she means that she is annoyed that people throw a hissy fit if you say "merry christmas" anymore like it's some big Taboo to say Christmas.

I understand not everyone celebrates Christmas but I would never be offended nor tell someone not to say it if they wished me a happy Hanukkah (sp?). I would take it as it was intended... a seasons greeting said with good will wishing me pleasant times and not as some hidden agenda to convert me or some other nonsense. How ANYONE can take offense to such a thing is beyond me. It's simply a nice gesture to wish you a happy day.

[Catty1]

merry christmas!!!!

[carole]

Thank you, need to get the brain working again lol, i get it now. I cannot say i have ever come across this myself,some people will get offended at anything i guess.

[RICHARD]

LOL,
I have a bad habit of being Anti-anti Christmas.

I try to treat cashiers and sales people with respect and politeness, but when they act stupid and begin to give you the anti-Christmas attitude I sometimes get into trouble.

I'd get my change and mutter something profane if they gave me any guff for telling them "Merry or Happy".

FWs are the same people who Kum Bah Ya for world peace, but they cannot drop the pretense of their bitterness for a few weeks out of the year.

They are offended by you wishing them a happy holiday season.

I am offended they are offended.

And I let them know.

[Marigold2]

I am saying Merry Christmas this year to all. The patients, people at the stores, neighbors whom ever, be they black, white, green or plaid. If you don't like it, frankly I don't give a fig.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

[Cataholic]

I celebrate Christmas, many do not. I try my derndest to be sensitive to what someone's religion might be. If in doubt, and I often am, I either ask what they celebrate, and go from there, or, wish them a happy holiday.

To me, I wouldn't wish someone a happy birthday if it weren't their birthday anymore than I would wish everyone a Merry Christmas, if they don't celebrate that holiday.

If I want my greeting to be sincere, it should reflect the beliefs of the person upon whom I am bestowing it on, right? Not mine...otherwise, you would wish yourself a Merry Christmas. LOL.