Everywhere I go it's Happy Holidays and Seasons Greeting..What about Merry Christmas. Why do people take Christ out of Christmas? And don't you dare say it's because of our "multiculturalism" That, to me, is 100% bull$hit! Other countries are proud of their heritage, they do not bend down for the minorities and change their traditions. Why do we feel the need to change our traditions to appease the minorities who we have graciously taken in. Is taking them in not enough?? Then they demand we change our traditions to make them happy. This has gone on for too long. If a person comes to this country they should RESPECT out traditions, not try to CHANGE them. I'm sick of it and in protest I am hanging a HUGE sign that says MERRY CHRISTMAS or KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS! on my lawn. I would urge others to do the same. Hope you all have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
2006-12-12 06:06:42 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
In response to Spicy and Charles, yes we do take them in! Not only do we take them in we set them up with Health Care and Welfare too. I am in Canada and we probably take in more immigrants then anyone. They are given a chance at a better life then the one in the country they left. They should APPRECIATE it and not think that they are entitled to change our traditions to appease them. And if they really don't like our traditions then they can GO HOME. Oh and Charles, I am not a "facist"..why is it when a minority stands up for itself it's called "pride" but when a white person stands up for their traditions it's called racist, facist, etc. Shove that right up your a$s where your head belongs Charles. That too, is pure bull$hit. I have nothing against people coming to this country to WORK and make a good life for themselves. I do have a problem with newcomers wanting us to bend down and kiss their @sses when we have already done enough by taking them in.
2006-12-14 01:20:36 · update #1
THANK YOU!!!! I couldnt' have said it better myself!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
2006-12-12 06:11:27 · answer #1 · answered by Xraybones 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This country is made up of minorities. Whites, I think, are quickly becoming minorities, too, as the Hispanic and African-American populations are increasing at the fastest rates. And since we are all immigrants to this country (as the Native Americans were here first), we have a wide variety of "traditions."
However, I do believe that everyone should be able to say whatever they want around this time of year to wish everyone a happy holiday. When people say "Merry Christmas" or "Season's Greetings," they have good intentions; they are wishing others well, not ill. I think we should be paying more attention to the message than the way it's worded.
2006-12-12 14:15:07 · answer #2 · answered by Persephone 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree. If it's Christmas- say Merry Christmas. If it's Hanukkah- then say "Happy Hanukkah". If it's Eid... so on and so forth. I don't think the terms really change anything. We all know the religious meanings behind holidays. It just seems silly to me personally, to be PC and say "Happy Holidays", when we all know what we mean behind it.
But there's also the chance that someone is say... Jewish and they celebrate Hanukkah, how would you know what to say? Seems like "Happy Holidays" would be okay to use, since you don't what someone celebrates. It's a bit of a complicated situation. I may celebrate Christmas but I have friends who are Jewish and wouldn't that just be ridiculous if I told them "Merry Christmas"? I would tell them "Happy Hanukkah" and I would expect them to say to me "Merry Christmas", you know?
If anything, I'm actually more offended by the term "X-Mas". Now that's really taking the "Christ" out of "Christmas"!
EDIT:
Wait... "take them in"??? You do realize how this country was founded, don't you? I hope you remember your statement, when the minorities become the majority.
2006-12-12 14:09:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
People avoid these expressions because they are afraid to stand up for their traditions and beliefs in fear of offending other people and religions. BUT, that is not what made this a great nation. I am not afraid to offend people by wishing them a Merry Christmas. People need to learn not to be so wimpy and thin skinned these days. STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE. If someone wishes me a Happy Hanuka, although I am not Jewish, I'm not offended at all.
2006-12-19 14:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand what you are saying and agree with you when it comes to living in Abeline Texas or somewhere that the majority rules, but let me explain where I live and how it becomes unoffensive.
I live in a neighborhood of mixed religions. It's in the studio capital of the world in the film industry. It's a 1950's style neighborhood which churches and temples across the street form each other. Hanukkah and Christmas celebrated on the same block with my children's friends going to neighbors to play and observe opening of presents with the menorah lit and then settling down to a video game and then returning home with their friends to my house and a Christmas Tree.
It's Burbank, Ca where the Jay Lenno show is taped.
Anyway, I don't know about where you live, but around here the employees at stores say happy Holidays to include both holidays out of habit in case their customers are Jewish.
If I knew the person and we are both in a public place, then it feels comfortable for a Jew to say Merry Christmas to me and for me to say Happy Hanukkah back to them in front of everyone within ear shot distance.
People are pretty jaded where I live.
2006-12-12 14:16:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I feel just like you. The world takes Christ out of Christmas, but like the birthday party, without inviting the Guest of Honour. Let's keep it up!! Merry Christmas to you too.
2006-12-12 14:11:37 · answer #6 · answered by Willy B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I will say Merry Christmas to people at church, or to people that I know celebrate Christmas. If I know they don't celebrate Christmas, or if I'm not sure, I'll say Happy Holidays instead. Regardless of whether or not I celebrate them, there ARE other holidays being celebrated at the same time, including New Years. I have no problems with people saying Happy Holidays to me if they don't know me personally.
2006-12-12 14:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, to start with Christmas was originally a pagan holiday. But forgeting that fact you should already know what's happend to Merry Christmas. People have sued it away.
2006-12-12 14:09:08 · answer #8 · answered by returnofbuckwheat 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
minorities you have so graciously taken in!!! Are you serious? how can you have such an open heart and such a closed mind??I can't buy beer on Sunday, I can't do lots of things because of Blue Laws that are designed by Christians. I could care less about Christmas, and I don't see what the fuss is about. Celebrate if you want to celebrate, but other celebrations are going on in the month of December that have nothing to do with Christians....Graciously accept that and take it in. WWJD??!
2006-12-12 14:22:23 · answer #9 · answered by ruthie a 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Have you ever heard of free speech?
Here in America people are free to say whatever they want to.
You are free to say Merry Christmas.
Do you intend to deny other people the same right to speak as they see fit?
It is anti-American to believe you can say what you want but deny
that same right to someone who may disagree with you.
Move to Nazi Germany if you want to be a fascist.
2006-12-12 14:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by saltydunes24 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
AMEN! and Merry Christmas.....remember the reason for the season.
2006-12-12 14:15:56 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋