Or is that too politically correct?
2006-11-17 03:52:51 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
They say "Happy Holidays" a lot in America, like the Coke ad "Holidays are comin'/Holidays are comin'" Instead of "Christmas is a-comin'"
2006-11-17 03:56:23 · update #1
I'm muslim - I'm not offended by christians wishing each other a Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all (when it comes...)
2006-11-17 03:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by qai5er 2 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Personally I find 'Happy Holidays' aggressively correct. If non-Christians have chosen to live in a Christian country they should not take offence at local customs.
Besides - Christmas isn't just about Christianity - it was a Pagan Yule-tide, winter festival long before God had anything to do with it, and anyone of any faith can celebrate the traditions of family, food and pressies that go with it...
:)
And the UK PC nutters can shove the idea of 'Winterval' as far as I'm concerned - stick with Christmas or the Pagan festivals - don't make up a meaningless new one - as a native Christian I find that in itself offensive!
;)
Merry Christmas one and all!
2006-11-17 04:05:41 · answer #2 · answered by SilverSongster 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well,in the US there is a big mix of people who have beliefs in different religions..
I'm not saying that that's not the case in Europe,it is.
Its just there's not as big a population in Europe.
And as far as I know America doesn't have its own religion if you know what I mean, kind of like the way Ireland is considered a Roman Catholic country and the UK is considered protestant,
I don't think the US has any particular religion associated with the country,therefore they say 'Happy Holidays', as there's no particular religion connected to the nationality..
xxx
2006-11-17 04:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by burntumber 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I still say Merry Christmas; I celebrate Christmas, not "holiday"; by the way, I'm not offended if someone wishes me Happy Hanukkah, or whatever; I realize that they mean the best and are not trying to convert me or offend me;
2006-11-17 04:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Only in Europe ? Non Christians live everywhere on earth, so there is no offense I presume, either say Happy Holidays or Happy Christmas.
2006-11-17 03:57:25 · answer #5 · answered by Josephine 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Stick with Happy Christmas - I think the world is becoming too politically correct!
2006-11-17 04:04:40 · answer #6 · answered by Holly 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Why should we worry about people who are not Christians, being offended by a Christian holiday?????? Go try and tell Muslims that they cant call Ramadan, Ramadan anymore because it offends someone who is not Muslim. i say, if u've got a prob with Christmas, dont celebrate it, and too bad for you. Why should i not mention the name of one of my own religious holiday?
2006-11-17 04:11:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i dont think saying happy Christmas to a non christian is going to offend them anyway christmas has been taken over by marketing now. and i'm sure non christens celebrate christmas but not in the same way.
2006-11-17 03:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No,it IS Christmas, and if people dont like it they can have there holidays another time or just dont bother!.What exactly are people celebrating on Christmas day if it isnt, well, Christmas! Thats just silly.So, 'Happy Christmas' Everyone!
2006-11-17 04:05:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi >
I am am a Christian by family faith, so Happy Christmas is fine, Yet if a person from a different faith says Happy Holiday, all still is well.
I also wish well to other beleifs, and in times of collective faith, hopefully.
Bob.
2006-11-17 04:13:33 · answer #10 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's stupid, Christmas is a Christian festival! It's Political correctness gone mad, I'm a Christian and I'm definitely not offended if Jew says "happy hannukah" or whatever.
2006-11-18 05:45:28 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋