2006-09-08 04:44:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christmas is suppose to be a celebration of the birth of Christ. It has however taken on more secular undertones. When most people say Merry Christmas it is hard to know what they mean. What is more important is what Christmas means to you. Take it in the spirit of what Christmas means to you and you do not have to guess if they really mean to celebrate Christ or are just doing what is expected by society.
2006-09-08 04:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by jusme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should interpret it in a number of ways. A Jewish person could say Merry Christmas, showing respect to your beliefs, whereas a Pastor might say that and he is speaking of the religious undertone. It all depends on whom its coming from.
Side point, Christ was actually born around late September or early October based on the Christian Greek Scriptures.
2006-09-08 11:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by osubuckeye 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think with many it is just habit I suppose with no religious meaning. I am agnostic and I often say "Merry Christmas" to friends and family during the season. Of course, I was catholic as a child so that could have something to do with it.
2006-09-08 11:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by Bow down to me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be the religious part. It's simply shorter than saying Happy Jesus' birthday. I do however get offended with season's greetings and merry xmas.
2006-09-08 12:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the phrase is usually a happy greeting. Nothing is meant by it except to enjoy the season, whatever it may mean to you. If they wanted to cover all the bases they could tell you Happy merry Hanukkchristkwanzmaas. :-D
Long and short of it is...dont worry about it...smile and say thank you.
2006-09-08 11:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means they are trying to be friendly... period. I had a very good friend in high school who happened to be Jewish, every year I sent him Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah cards. He always sent me Christmas and Easter cards. I told him Happy Hanukkah, and He told me Merry Christmas. That's just what happy, and well adjusted people do.
2006-09-08 12:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by mslorikoch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would interpret it to mean that the person who is saying it wants you to have a good day on 25 December.
2006-09-08 11:51:01 · answer #7 · answered by Irish1952 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt I would tell a muslim or jew or whatever to have a merry christmas
2006-09-08 11:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by Obilee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religous.
If the intent was secular or general, they would say:
"Happy Ramahannuquanzmas"
2006-09-08 11:52:01 · answer #9 · answered by ManOfPhysics 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares
Merry Christmas to you!
2006-09-08 15:01:58 · answer #10 · answered by Grandreal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋