- and replace it with "Happy Holidays" ? How do you handle it ?
And-is this just another attempt on the part of the radical left to abolish religion and our country's values ?
2006-09-01 06:56:05 · 22 answers · asked by missmayzie 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I believe so.... I refuse to say Happy Holidays, even if it would cost me my job. Thats the stupidest thing ever. I'm still mad over the fact that they got rid of religion in schools. They say that they are forced to teach Human Evolution because its something kids need to know about and make be able to make their own judgements about. Well, religion is the same way. Even though they could go to church to learn this, I still think it should be allowed in schools and not forbidden to pray. And if they ever get rid of "under God" in the pledge of allegiance, I'll never stand up to say it again!
2006-09-01 07:01:23 · answer #1 · answered by daveypa22 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I honestly don't see the big deal. There are a myraid of Holidays celebrated, not sure why Happy Holidays is so offensive to some who celebrate Christmas. Honestly, saying Merry Christmas to people who don't celebrate Christmas is kinda obtuse. Do you send 'Christmas' cards to your Jewish friends?
I also don't see people trying to "abolish" it anywhere. If a store chooses to say Happy Holidays, then they have the same rights to say that as you do to say Merry Christmas. Seriously, there are much bigger fish to fry...why put up a stink about what others say when they are WISHING OTHERS GOOD CHEER? Especially when it's just to include others and be kind to everyone....not just those who celebrate christmas.
"Part of the radical left to abolish religion and our countrys values?"
You do know that Christmas is/was a Pagan holiday to begin with? Evergreen trees, yule logs, mistletoe...all symbols used in the Winter Solstice celebrations.
In 350, Pope Julius I declared that Christ’s birth would be celebrated on December 25.
If you don't want to say Happy Holidays to people, fine. But don't expect everyone to HAVE to say Merry Christmas. It's a two way street. The same freedom you get, others get to have.
2006-09-02 04:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by Miss. Bliss 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately it's not the 'radical' left, it's other religions coming into Christian countries , under the guise of human rights and demanding that country change their traditions for new ones.
You don't celebrate Christmas, that's not MY problem, however you can be polite enough to say it to people who do.
The best Christmas specials years ago were often produced by Jewish people, who definitely didn't celebrate the holiday but were tolerant of people who did.
I think it's stupid to say happy holidays, it has no signficance for what the season actually means. So I still say Merry Christmas.... you have a problem with that it's YOUR problem.
2006-09-02 07:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by Lizzy-tish 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it is just another example of popular culture trying to "steal" holy days and make them secular holidays.
This happens with Christmas, Easter, Mardi Gras (the day before Lent starts), Halloween (the eve of All Saints Day), St. Valentine's Day, and St. Patrick's day.
Popular culture lets you celebrate the holidays as long as they take all religion out of them.
When was the last time you heard a religious Christmas carol in a shopping mall?
It is an ongoing effort to keep God and faith involved in these holy days.
With love in Christ.
2006-09-02 01:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I say "Merrry Christmas", because I only wish my own bretheren cheer on our hiolday. It would awkward for me to tell a Jew "Happy Chaunakah" as it would a Jew to wish me a "Merry Christmas".
But historically the phrase "Happy Holidays" was used to bundle the significant days of the Christian season of Advent, (i.e. - advent calendars with Gaudete Sunday, etc.) Christmas and Watch Night (New Years Eve), and if early enough Thanksgiving. And don't forget "Little Christmas" that follows...
Nowaday's people ar using it in a PC way to cover all the other hoildays too. Do not hesitate to tell someone you celebrate Christmas and i fyou don't know what they celebrate then ask and wish them well on that. If someone feels close enough to wish you a happy holiday then it is socially acceptable to get to know them better.
Happy Festivus!
2006-09-01 16:14:20 · answer #5 · answered by Billy! 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I never say Happy Holidays on principle. I always say and use cards that say Merry Christmas! I think it's terrible this county makes allowances for all in Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and such, but tries to muzzle Christmas
2006-09-01 14:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by Char 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When someone says Happy Holidays to me, I say Merry Christmas back. Just because they may not celebrate Christmas per se doesn't mean that I don't and I let them know it with a resounding "Merry Christmas!"
2006-09-01 13:59:53 · answer #7 · answered by robynsleo 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I don't like it...That's why I will continue to say Merry Christmas, even when someone says Happy Holidays to me.
2006-09-02 08:19:06 · answer #8 · answered by younglady7826 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it is absolutely INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you don't like Merry Christmas, then no Christmas vacations or anything like it for you. That is just a tiny thing compared to how I feel about this subject....HOW UTTERLY INSANE!!!!!!!!!!! Some idiots need to leave certain things well alone with STOOPID ideas!!!! Sorry, did I type out loud?- whoa-I'll chill now, and I'm not barking at you,Veda, just the idea.
2006-09-02 02:03:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think tis an attempt to abolish religion and our country's values, so much as it is giving other religions a chance too. I mean, the holiday season is more then Christmas- it is Yule, Kwanzaa, Yom Kippur, Halloween, All Saints Eve, Samhain, Thanksgiving, Hanakuh... and so many many more. Whie I don't think Merry Christmas should be abolished, I don't think it shouldbe the big Holiday symbol it is. I think Happy Holidays is much more appropriate.
2006-09-01 14:02:18 · answer #10 · answered by aht12086 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋