With different religions, cultures, beliefs that we all have. Is it proper to say "have a wonderful holiday" if I dont know what religion one is it is going to be a long sentance to say "merry Christmas, happy Hanika, Merry Quanza, Felise Naveda" (please for give my spelling my spell check does not work, I dont want to offend anyone with my horrible spelling)
So with out offending someone,,,,what is the proper Holiday Greeting?
2006-11-19 09:52:34 · 11 answers · asked by ~~Penny~~ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I say Merry Christmas, that is what it's still called...Christmas. At least my calendar says so.
2006-11-19 10:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by Leaving on a jetplane 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
G'day Penny, Thank you for your question. Happy or merry Xmas is still the most popular greetings. Queen Elizabeth II, who is the head of state of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth containing people of many religious backgrounds such as Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists uses Happy Christmas in her greetings. Alternatively, happy holidays or seasons greetings are nice generic greetings. If you have an obvious indication that someone celebrates a different faith than Christianity and you know what it is, give them the appropriate greeting. If you are speaking with a rabbi, wish him a happy Hanukkah. Don't worry too much. For example, more African-Americans celebrate Xmas than Kwanzaa. Most people will focus on the message of goodwill underlying the greeting. I have attached sources for your reference. Seasons greetings to you and yours. Regards
2016-03-29 01:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Merry Christmas is what I always say. still dont like the idea of stores saying happy holidays, I reply with Merry Christmas. After all that is what we are celebrating it is christmas
2006-11-19 10:46:59 · answer #3 · answered by misty_51273 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not what you say, but the spirit in which you say it.
If you say Merry Xmas as a friendly greeting, then that's great, and you'll get a friendly "Merry Xmas" from me.
However, if you say "Merry Xmas" as a challenge--daring me to be offended--then you get a "get stuffed" in return.
Life's too short for all this aggravation. Peace on Earth and Good Will to ALL, remember?
2006-11-19 15:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happy Holidays works for me.
2006-11-19 10:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by Heather C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
without offending someone Happy Holidays would work best.
2006-11-19 11:14:47 · answer #6 · answered by melz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a simple "Happy Holidays!" usually works~
2006-11-19 09:54:42 · answer #7 · answered by christine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
not merry christmas but i love merry christmas!!!!
2006-11-19 14:27:37 · answer #8 · answered by ilovemydogii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where's my presents?
2006-11-19 09:55:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I JUST SAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
2006-11-19 10:01:09 · answer #10 · answered by dawithr52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋