I think its funny that it offends people whne i say merry xmas. most of the time im just being polite. im not psychic... i cant read your mind and automatically know what religion you practice.. or in this case.. wht religion you dont practice. i dont mean to offend people.
2006-11-10 19:11:51 · 22 answers · asked by trueluvwaitz777 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Because they're uninformed people who don't understand that Christmas was never even started for the birth of Jesus. His b-day was in a completely different season, and the Christians took the holiday from Pagans and gave it their own meaning and name. You probably know that, that's just for people who think Christmas actually has anything to do with Christ.
2006-11-10 19:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by ....... 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It does not matter where you live there are people of many different back grounds and religions. Not everybody believes in xmas. Do not forget that many people problems, they may not have any body to celebrate with. So on the holidays they feel more alone than any time of year. So when you wish them a merry xmas you are rubbing it in their face. It would be better to say have a good day.
2006-11-11 05:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by kay.ce 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's about politcal correctness. I've never actually encountered hostililty to wishing people a Merry Xmas--I've actually encountered more rudeness from people for wishing them a "Happy Holidays" only to have them come back with "It's Xmas--why don't you say so!" and similar.
2006-11-11 08:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you find it funny that you offend people. *eyeroll*
Happy Holidays would be a much more polite approach when you don't know the other person's religion. Not everyone is xtian. Many people can't stand the concept of xtianity. "God Bless you!" and "Merry Christ's Mass!" are both pretty arrogant and presumptuous things to say. You may think you're being polite, but many people don't appreciate have your backwards religious beliefs stuffed down their throats. I suppose it's the equivalent of saying "May Satan's dark blessing be upon you!" to a xtian. Rude and offensive. But polite enough to the person saying it.
2006-11-11 06:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just wish them "Happy Holidays" or "Season's Greetings" instead. Personally I think that even I didn't celebrate Christmas, but someone nonetheless wished me a "Merry Christmas" i'd be grateful to them for wishing it. I can't see how anyone would be offended!!!??? This is political correctness gone extreme.
2006-11-11 07:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by laska 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I get offended when I see "Xmas" because you've totally taken the Christ out of Christmas.
You're always going to offend someone hon. Just say what you want, and let other people worry about their own feelings.
2006-11-11 07:47:51 · answer #6 · answered by shojo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I personally do not know of anybody who has been offended by that. But to answer your question, people are self centered and think you have bad manners by doing that. I wish they would worry less about things like that and more about the real problems of Religion.....people killed in the name of "God", entire countries requiring you have a certain faith, Religions stating everyone who doesn't believe as they do will burn in hell,,,,and on and on.....
2006-11-11 03:23:32 · answer #7 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Maybe because they are cheap like me!
Last year when it was just Happy Holidays I saved a ton of money not having to buy Christmas presents.
And darn it won't you know it Wal Mart has brought Christmas back so I am going to have to buy presents this year
Seriously just keep on being polite. It is nice to hear Merry Christmas for a change..
2006-11-11 03:35:43 · answer #8 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Try saying "Happy Holidays" instead.
Has the same friendly disposition and is certain not to offend anyone!
(unless they didn't get a holiday for some reaso nor another. =P)
2006-11-11 04:00:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because its CHRISTmas if you say xmas your cutting the christ out of it... or soemthing to that effect... I meen myself i dont mind but some poeple who still have the religous feel for christmas will get offended
2006-11-11 07:42:20 · answer #10 · answered by Leah 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋