How do you react when you hear employees saying Merry Christmas?
Happy Holidays?
2006-11-19 08:03:03 · 20 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't care, really. I like Christmas - the getting time off, visiting relatives, and presents side of Christmas. I just ignore the religious stuff, as does most of my family. If we protested against the religious stuff too much, we might accidentally get rid of all the time off I get. That would be bad.
Besides, I like all the lights. I'm easily distracted by shiny sparkly things.
2006-11-19 08:05:43 · answer #1 · answered by eri 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You know, this is a good example of people getting their knickers in a twist over trivia. Most Americans celebrate Christmas. Some celebrate Hannukah or Kwanzaa or whatever. We are multicultural. Get over it. Yes, I'm an atheist, but I still exchange gifts and experience the joy of the season. Why not? And if someone has the grace to wish me merry or happy, why thank you and I wish you the same.
And don't try to tell me it's a "holiday" tree either. It's a Christmas tree, dammit, always has been, always will be.
2006-11-19 16:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not atheist, but Christmas is a Holiday created by the government to boost the economy after the war. The fact that it is associated with the birth of Jesus is just a part of it. So, do atheists not give gifts ever? If you're offended by people greeting you when you come into a store...stay home!
2006-11-19 16:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try to live by the golden rule, and the "reverse golden rule" -- i.e. treat others as they wish to be treated. If people smile and tell me Merry Christmas, then I smile and wish them a Merry Christmas in return. If someone wished me a Happy Hanukkah, I would smile and return that greeting too.
But I prefer Happy Holidays, or some other greeting that is more inclusive.
2006-11-19 16:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by Jim L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could care less about the merry christmas thing. Honestly, it bothers me in the least. what does bother me is Happy Holidays. Im tired of the political correctness of this world. Happy Hannakuh, Merry Christmas, im cool with that, do your thing. Be proud of it. Thats what your religion teaches right, tolerance? If you say Merry Christmas to me, an atheist, I will just say "and to you as well" and leave it at that. Everyone is free to live as they see fit
2006-11-19 16:13:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Happy holidays is all inclusive... i have no problem with that. Usually when someone says "merry Christmas" to me i make it known that i don't celebrate Christmas but i appreciate the sentiment.
Some people do it just because they don't know any better. What is truly absurd (and frightening to a degree) is people like Bill O'Reily who immediately after Halloween will go off on a rant on some imaginary "war on Christmas." and actually stoke the flames under such a blatant non-issue.
2006-11-19 16:07:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I in fact prefer Merry christmas, Happy Holidays and other politically correct greetings are annoying.
2006-11-19 16:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by Andastra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not offend me, and in fact I welcome the good wishes and the positive intent.
However, I do get offended when people criticize others for the greeting the decide to use (i.e. Bill O'Reilly claiming last year that Wal-Mart was anti-christian by saying Happy Holidays - a veiled attempt to inject his religious beliefs into the business of others - force Wal-Mart to force their employees to say Merry Christmas)
2006-11-19 16:08:45 · answer #8 · answered by FSJD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am agnostic, but I think everyone has the right to celebrate their religious holidays. I would take no offense to someone telling me merry Christmas, and I would think it an honor that they want to try and include me in their celebration, it doesn't mean I share their beliefs, it just means I acknowledge them.
2006-11-19 16:07:38 · answer #9 · answered by LONGINUS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of your religious beliefs, how CAN a person take offense if someone wishes for you to have Peace, Love, and Joy for a "season"? Nothing wrong with that. How would you feel if they said, "Have yourself a lonely, sad, and hate-filled week"? Now THAT would be offensive! :-) Merry Christmas, whoever you are, wherever you are.
2006-11-19 16:13:16 · answer #10 · answered by hillbilly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋