2006-11-24 14:57:03 · 24 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I asked this question because several Christian organizations have protested that some stores are wishing patrons "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas." I was wondering if any of the Christians here are in agreement with those protests.
2006-11-24 15:05:52 · update #1
And LUPO:
Most Muslims living here were born here.
2006-11-24 15:06:35 · update #2
Being politically correct seems to be a subject of extreme interest nowadays.
Saying a greeting at or around Christmastime is something we have all done for years.
Now it seems that it is an issue as to what is said because it seems that some take offense to something that is surely not intended to offend.
Those who are offended should realize no one intends to make anybody feel uncomfortable with the simple greeting. It doesn't mean any more than "Hi or Hello". It is just a coupling of some words at this particular time of year and we say them.
2006-11-24 15:58:46 · answer #1 · answered by Gnome 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, whatever works. On Christmas cards, I just try to wish folks peace on earth. I like the vaguely religious reference, and it says what I really care about.
I was not born into this world to keep thin-skinned people from getting angry at wishes of good will toward men.
Have a good holiday, everyone, whichever holiday that is. And if visions of sugarplums dance in your head, or it makes you think about love and sacrifice, so much the better.
Nighty night, y'all.
2006-11-24 15:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The "holiday" in "Happy Holidays" is a compound word consisting of "holy" + "day." Saying "Happy Holidays" acknowledges the religious aspects of the season and includes everyone, so where's the basis for argument?
I hope we don't have to go through all this again this season.
2006-11-24 15:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be. I don't celebrate Christmas, but I have no problem if someone says Merry Christmas to me. Nor would it bother me if someone said happy Holidays, or anything else for that matter.
2006-11-24 15:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by Mark Fidrater 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not Jewish, but tell my Jewish friends "Happy Hannukah" and they appreciate it. I give them the same response if they give me warm wishes for my Christian holidays.
Being offended is a choice, not something forced upon you by another. I would hope people of ALL religions would NOT let themselves become angered or "offended" if someone makes a kind remark or wishes them well, whether or not they are of the same religious beliefs. Life is too short.
2006-11-24 15:06:25 · answer #5 · answered by Rainfog 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a christian and would be delighted for someone to tell me happy holidays cause what do the christian walk have to do with someone speaking to you. No one can get that holy whereas they cannot accept kind words from another.
2006-11-24 15:01:34 · answer #6 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah, I'd just figure they're talking about Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. The Big Four.
2006-11-24 15:02:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth would I be upset if you wished me happiness?? I say happy holidays, what can't others say the same? Happy holidays!
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2006-11-24 15:01:06 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. T, formerly known as Shadow. 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No way! It's nice to say Happy Holidays to anyone.
2006-11-24 14:59:53 · answer #9 · answered by Honey7 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope... why get upset. Just say "Thanks. 'Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you!'
And here is how you say "Merry Christmas" in many different languages:
http://www.didyouknow.cd/xmas/merrychristmas.htm
2006-11-24 15:15:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋