I surprised a check out girl at Walmart today

[Cataholic]

I don't take offense when someone says "Happy Holidays," as I figure they are covering Christmas AND New Year's Day.

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.

[Nomilynn]

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.

[Alysser]

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.

[cassiesmom]

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.

[sparks19]

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.