I work in a grocery store and, to me, it just seems like the polite thing to say. I'm not a Christian, I have no idea if the person I'm checking out is a Christian, I don't want to wish them a happy holiday that they don't celebrate. If I'm around friends and I know the person celebrates Christmas I'll say "Merry Christmas," or "Happy Hanukka" if that's what the celebrate, but to a stranger? I'd rather be safe and wish them a "happy any-holiday." Yet I still get people who get offended and say "No, it's Merry CHRISTmas." I always feel like responding "Actually, Christmas was a holiday stolen from the Pagans, so really is Merry MITHRASmas, thanks." But I'd probably get fired.
What do you think? Is "Happy Holidays" the right way to go? Why do people get offended? What should I do the next time it happens?
2006-12-07
04:10:12
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