2006-11-19 14:46:37 · 25 answers · asked by melwyn p 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
i think they just want to be politically correct by avoiding the religious name "christ" in "christ"mas
2006-11-19 14:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by burningtr33 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The whole idea about taking the word Christmas out of December 25th is ridiculous. If they think it is politically correct they are dumb and I speak as a Jew. The word does not upset me and frankly I like seeing Manger scenes next to or near our Jewish Menora. Hey this is what America is all about a melting pot of all races and faiths. I have never been insulted if someone who didn't know me said "Merry Christmas". The wish is in good intention and that is what counts. So to all my Christian brothers and sisters "Merry Christmas">
2006-11-19 14:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by devora k 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
celebrating Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Christ and well some people fail to believe that Christ is born so therefore people use x to replace Christ in the word Christmas or use the word holiday so that the wont offend others who dont believe but to celebrate Christmas and not believe in Christ is in my opinion is true contradiction and denying Christ cause of what others may think is just stupid but thats just my opinion
2006-11-19 18:59:19 · answer #3 · answered by chevy*gurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because those that work with us dont like the word christmas if they dont celebrate it. It can become a legal situation for some if the jargon is not changed to reflect and respect those who do not celebrate christmas. I personally tell people merry christmas, but I understand too that others have different beliefs. I wouldnt want their impositions placed upon me.
2006-11-19 14:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by designerista 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
because some of them (not me) are taking this politically correct garbage too far. I say call it Christmas and if it offends anyone then too bad !!!
what's next - no more having Christmas as a day off?
2006-11-19 15:04:45 · answer #5 · answered by chit-chaat7 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's that whole politically correct thing and not wanting to offend anyone. Christmas is based in Christianity and christians don't wish to offend persons of other faiths.
2006-11-19 14:49:46 · answer #6 · answered by MUD 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most of us call it Christmas. Its a very vocal minority who think this might offend those who do no celebrate Christmas.
2006-11-19 16:47:24 · answer #7 · answered by FabMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are they? strange!! for my country, majority is Buddhist but they never seen problem to call " Christmas ". In fact, they seldom call it " Holidays" when the time of "Christmas". Also, when times of Buddhist religious days never seem to be problems for Christians to call in there.
2006-11-19 14:54:23 · answer #8 · answered by naw m 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You know, I'm Wiccan and celebrate Yule, but I haven't a problem in the world with the word Christmas... but alas, I'm not the majority. It's all to remain politically correct and not offend folks. I heard a thing the other day that said "America: land of the free and home of the offended".... I'm a patriot, please don't get me wrong, but we are turning into that slogan.
2006-11-19 14:50:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Too much political correctness and too many people are afraid of being sued or angering someone. The bottom line is people are getting too sensitive now a days.
2006-11-19 15:31:23 · answer #10 · answered by l2wh 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
because a bunch of people get offended when we leave out the other holidays. and even though we have a freedom of speech, others seem to think that we dont.
2006-11-19 14:48:59 · answer #11 · answered by L 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋