Last season my mother got angry when an Indian Wal-Mart employee wished her "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" because she said "if he lives in our country he should say Merry Christmas" because WE (Americans) celebrate Christmas. I was embarassed and tried to tell her that not all Americans are Christians. What is your opinion?
2006-11-23 12:45:49 · 25 answers · asked by lauras_jewels 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I personally say "Merry Christmas!" because its Christmas. (Actually I say "Feliz Navidad" usually, because I live in Mexico.)
I am neither an American nor a Christian, but I say it anyway (because its Christmas) but I don't have ANY problem with anyone else saying "Happy Holidays!" (or "Season's Greetings!")either. I think your mother should "chill out." Her response is hardly in the Christmas Spirit, is it?
2006-11-23 12:53:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Merry Christmas
2006-11-23 13:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by BubbleGumBoobs! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Merry Christmas
2006-11-23 12:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by osunumberonefan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your Mother needs a reality check. Happy holidays is more appropriate. You don't know if they practice Christianity or not. Maybe they're Jewish. maybe they don't believe or practice anything. Being we live in America, being this is a free country, if she gets offended by someone wishing her a happy holiday vs a merry Christmas, she needs to look at the ratio of Christmas celebrators vs non. Personally, I believe in Christmas, but I will respect ALL forms of belief and they deserve that respect.
2006-11-23 12:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Merry Christmas. If the person doesn't celebrate Christmas, they can reply with a Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, or whatever pleases them.
2006-11-27 06:10:03 · answer #5 · answered by Jules 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always say Merry Christmas. I understand this year that Walmart has changed it's policy and will be saying Merry Christmas also. Good for them.
If you don't want to hear Merry Christmas, just ignore them. There are a lot of things people don't like to hear, but there is no reason to make a big deal out of it.
2006-11-23 19:36:35 · answer #6 · answered by Karen H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think what your mother objects to is that Dec. 25th is the day christians celebrate the birth of Christ. It is not a day for non believers to have a party That is our day. I too found it distasteful.I do not object to wishing a Jewish person Happy Huneka, I do & I mean it. They also know what Dec. 25th is & get it. To athesist pick what everyday you will & enjoy but the 25th is ours. In Canada, it was announced recently, that
Walmart got so many complaints about this, that this year they are returning to Merry Christmas. In response to the Happy Holiday I would rather they said nothing at all then that. So Merry Christmas to you & your mother.
2006-11-23 12:59:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are absolutely right. Americans pledge allegiance to the Flag. Not necessarily to Jesus.
"Happy Holidays" is an appropriate greeting, & can be accepted by all faiths during this season.
Obviously the great American institution of Wal-Mart agrees with you as well. I am confident that the Wal-Mart employee was acting as instructed by his/her employer when giving that holiday wish.
There are numerous examples in the Bible of Jesus accepting all people in his midst. Americas founding fathers intended for their country to be accepting of all people no matter their background or faith.
It's too bad that so many American Christians forget both of those things isn't it.
Thank you for keeping an open mind. Maybe those around you will catch on to your glowing example.
2006-11-23 13:02:51 · answer #8 · answered by No More 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Merry Christmas!!!!!
2006-11-23 12:56:24 · answer #9 · answered by I♥Ryan Sheckler :] 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Although I realize it may "offend" people, I say Merry Christmas. At the same time, if someone wished my a "happy Hanukkah" or Kwannza- I think its a well wish- so to me, oh well... Everyone is different.
2006-11-23 12:56:06 · answer #10 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋