cause of all the different religons they think the should not offend them and change it and i say screw the others this country was built on CHRISTIANITY and if u dont like it move, we have had it the same for centuries why would we change it now.....give me ur opinion
2006-12-12 08:11:02 · 32 answers · asked by Leo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
NO and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!
2006-12-12 08:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by Caitlyn 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Say whatever you want. Neither myself nor anyone else really cares.
However you are wrong on two major points. The first is that the U.S. was founded on Christianity. The Country was founded on religious freedom--a concept enshrined in the Constitution. If of course you are referring to the Pilgrims, you might be interested to know that they legally BANNED all celebration of Christmas.
The second mistake is that Merry Christmas has been around for centuries. The phrase has only been in widespread use since the mid 1800's--Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings have been around much longer and have ALWAYS been considered a legitimate Christmas greeting until the last couple of years when some so-called Christians started getting their panties in a bunch over it.
2006-12-12 20:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Because of the fact that people of other religion live in the US it should/could be Happy Holidays. But since people claim Christianity was here first, maybe it should be Merry Christmas. I prefer Happy Christmas though. And if you aren't sure of someone's religion you can say Happy Holidays without having to hear all about why you shouldn't have said Merry Christmas. And I quote the Pet Shop Boys on their song 'It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas':
The Christmas message was long ago lost
Now It's all about shopping
And how much things cost
There you have it. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
2006-12-12 08:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by fatcatjack9000 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The concept of Political Correctness is B.S. as far as I'm concerned and I will continue to say Merry Christmas to people whenever I wish. But by the same token, if someone else doe not want to wish people a Merry Christmas but instead a Happy Holiday they are free to do so and should not be overly criticized by the narrow minded, right wing, religious zelot wackos. It's America, and it is a free country for Jews, Muslims, Buddists, Hindus, Druids, Atheists, or what have you as well as Christians. That's a fundimental tenent of our country, and if you don't like that, tough.
Oh and Xander, grow up buddy. Baby bear and jayelle are right on the money. America is about religious freedom, no matter what religion you belong to. As far as Christianity being here first that's not true, no Native Americans were Christians until the Spanish came in the 1490s.
2006-12-12 08:26:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are okay with being wished a Happy Hannukah or a Blessed Kwanzaa, then go right ahead and say Merry Christmas. This country was founded on FREEDOM of RELIGION - Check the first amendment, NOT Christianity. There is no reason anyone should have to move just because you are uneducated.
2006-12-12 09:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by wisegirl1204 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I prefer "happy holidays" unless it's actually the day of Christmas because despite celebrating Christmas I do want everyone to have a happy holiday season regardless of what they're celebrating.
However, I doubt you really care what anyone else thinks and are just using this as a way to vent very unchristian-like hate towards people who are different than you. I suggest if you want to get on a soap box about how people who aren't Christian should move out of the country, you might want to start acting like a Christian.
2006-12-12 08:25:18 · answer #6 · answered by Winter Arcane 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Silly Leo... this country was not built on Christianity, it was built partly on the principle of relgious freedom.
I don't mind Christians wishing each other a Merry Christmas, but I don't see what the issue is with wishing non-Christians or strangers (since you can't know there religion) Happy Holidays instead. After all, this is a time of celebration for many religions.
2006-12-12 08:17:37 · answer #7 · answered by BabyBear 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You're right man, Merry Christmas. This country WAS built on freedom of religion, but there were Christian overtones. Just the way if you went to China, you'd know the main religion is buddhism, the same should be said for coming to the US. If you are here and are not a Christian, you probably know the the majority of the country is Christian. So don't expect us to conform. If I go to China, like I said, I would not expect them to tell me Merry Christmas.
But since we're in the U.S., Merry Christmas.
For all of those who say that Christmas is wrong and we should say happy holidays, I have two questions. What do you call the tree in your house and why are you buying presents? You call your tree a Christmas tree and you don't buy presents and call them holiday presents...you call them Christmas presents.
And to babybear and joyelle...use your heads and think... and Merry Christmas to you.
2006-12-12 08:21:20 · answer #8 · answered by Xander 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don't see anything wrong with Happy Holidays. It includes all religious celebrations for the time like Kwanzaa, Hannukah, and Christmas. I don't think that we should stop saying Merry Christmas, but Happy Holidays is more inclusive, is all.
2006-12-12 08:16:59 · answer #9 · answered by clifsdi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There was a time when you wished the people you met on the street a Merry Christmas, at this time of year. It didn't directly mean, you MUST be a Christian. It meant, enjoy your celebration with your family and friends and the season and the food, etc. It was an all encompassing thing. I'm all for diversity, but there comes a time when you can't say anything for fear of ticking someone off. I say Merry Christmas and wish you joy.
2006-12-12 08:19:20 · answer #10 · answered by Bear 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It doesn't matter really. People have been saying 'Happy Holidays' for years. In fact, we used to say, "Season's Greetings", too!
And what about the song, "Happy Holidays"
It's only a big deal now because someone in BFE complained and it got into the paper!
So, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Season's Greetings, Feliz Navidad! Joyous Noel, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa!
2006-12-12 08:22:27 · answer #11 · answered by Survivors Ready? 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋