2006-12-05 04:54:26 · 11 answers · asked by pachangero69 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Well, some do, anyway. There are people who, having rejected Christianity themselves, feel the same proselytizing attitude they had when they thought they were Christians (or their parents thought they were, anyway). Now they are preaching a different line, but they are still preaching. So when you say Merry Christmas, they need to make a point that they are not Christians.
They become not simply non-Christian but anti-Christians.
But it's almost always former Christians who are like that. And usually only for a year or two, until they learn better manners. Try not to let it get you down. But don't argue with them; it's not worth your time.
2006-12-05 05:01:32 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never personally met a person who got bent out of shape over hearing "Merry Christmas". I think very people people would get upset over such a thing. In fact, I think most Americans are begining to think that political correctness has gone too far.
2006-12-07 01:17:05 · answer #2 · answered by plebes02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't. Have a Merry merry Christmas to all my friends on Yahoo Answers!!
2006-12-05 12:57:06 · answer #3 · answered by Obi-wan Kenobi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People that are ultra liberal believe you will insult any non christian that hears you say it. Then you have the ultra conservative that get pist because you say "happy holidays" instead of Merry Christmas. I think I am with most people that just get tired of hearing the argument.
2006-12-05 13:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by bourne3141592654 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they haven't has enough hugs. Next time someone gets a bit cranky about christmas, give 'em a squeeze. You'll never hear them complain about Christmas ever again!
2006-12-05 12:58:02 · answer #5 · answered by Cardinal Fang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason people don't like to hear "God Bless". It's offensive to some to assume they believe in these trivial things. Try "Happy Holidays". It's much more general and can be applied to everyone.
2006-12-05 14:31:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, I wouldn't be offended if someone said Happy Hannukuh or Happy Kwanzaa to me.
2006-12-05 12:56:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because some people always need something to complain about. It is ridiculous, I agree.
2006-12-05 12:57:06 · answer #8 · answered by SickThaScholar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has the name Christ in it so they believe you are trying to push Christianity on them.
And their stupid.
(You pick the best excuse.)
2006-12-05 12:58:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are Christaphobes.
2006-12-05 12:56:23 · answer #10 · answered by Boilerfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋