I am getting names and addresses ready so I can send Christmas cards and wanted to send one to a Muslim couple I know.... I am slanted more towards the "Bill O'Reilly-esque" persuasion regarding Christmas.... I want to go ahead and send a card that says "Merry Christmas" -- what do you think?
2006-12-12 17:17:35 · 26 answers · asked by Mishy 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Sheesh! Why do people get on here trying to act like they're perfect or something!
2006-12-12 17:44:17 · update #1
I think in this case Happy Holidays would be better fitting. Wouldn't you feel a little weird getting a Happy Kwanza card? It's just out of respect for their religion. If you wern't sure of someone's religious beliefs, then I think Merry Christmas would be OK because you would be reflecting yourself and what you celebrate.
2006-12-12 17:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ BuffaloGirl ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, I am a staunch Christian. And an old lady who has sent Christmas cards out for years and years, with out thinking about it. Other than, to friends who were not religious, I sent cute cards and religious friends i send more sacred type card. But now the question of others very different beliefs comes up. I would now pick a non commital card,you know, "seasons greetings" then inside go to the time and trouble to tell them sending cards is part of the Christian tradition. So you wish them Happy Holidays this Christmas season. Pretty hard to get offended at that. Gods blessings on you.
2006-12-12 18:03:23 · answer #2 · answered by swamp elf 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
perhaps on Christmas. What i do not comprehend is the favor to say it weeks before Christmas, as some look to have. maximum persons non-Christians do not concepts nicely needs. it truly is at the same time as someone says "Merry Christmas" like it truly is a project that it receives stressful. Edit: I also do not comprehend why those who are not likely to be certain you for a lengthy time period choose "Merry Christmas" over "chuffed holidays," are they prefer, "i wish you've an excellent Christmas and your New 12 months's sucks"?
2016-11-26 00:18:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming from your question that you know that this Muslim couple does not celebrate Christmas.
If you know them and you know they are Muslim and yet you send them a Merry Christmas card anyway, the message you are sending is "My selfish need to say Merry Christmas is more important to me than sending a Happy Holidays card. I have little respect for your faith or you as people." Why bother?
Before you attack me as "politically correct" I would point out that Christmas is the time when we are all supposed to think of others rather than ourselves. If you can't send a card that shows consideration of their faith, then better not to send a card at all.
I thought LibChristian summed it up very well, too.
Merry Christmas to you.
2006-12-12 20:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, why not go back to the *reason* you are sending Christmas cards in the first place!
Are you sending them to make some kind of in-your-face political point - as in a "Bill O'Reilly-esque" kind of "I'm a Christian and proud of it and I'm gonna do what I want cause its a free country dammit"?
If that is your internal motivation for sending Christmas cards, then (1) I guess you should only send Merry Christmas cards, and (2) you kind of sound like a jerk who is missing the point of Christmas and I wouldn't want any kind of card from you, frankly.
BUT - if your purpose is to extend good wishes to your loved ones, to keep a connection going, and to pass along holiday cheer, then instead of thinking about YOURSELF (I want to be brave like Master O'Reilly! I want to make a point about myself!) then think about what would accomplish those spiritual goals.
Then go from there.
To me, it seems like what would accomplish those goals is to find out what type of card would fit each person. Honestly, no one is ever offended if you just ASK. Just tell them "I celebrate Christmas and am sending out both 'Christmas' and 'Holiday' cards. Which would you prefer?" They will tell you "Holiday please" or "Don't be silly! You celebrate Christmas, send me a Christmas card." Add the info to your Christmas card list, and send them out to fufill your purpose in doing so in the first place.
You may decide you don't want to ask them. But the important thing is to start with your purpose, and spiritual reasons, and go from there.
~ Lib
2006-12-12 17:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by LibChristian 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm Jewish and yes, it does bother me when someone I know sends a Christmas card. If I do not know the sender, then it is ok, like the card I got from my car dealership. But if someone knows I am Jewish and send me a Christmas card, I am a bit bothered. Go for Happy Holidays instead if you are not sure.
2006-12-12 17:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by susan_peterson1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should simple write Happy Holidays for those who don't celebrate Christmas. To wish them a Merry Christmas is a slap in the face spiritually.
2006-12-12 17:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its the thought that counts I doubt that they will be upset that you thought of them and are sending them a card. If someone does not believe in god does that mean you shouldn't send them a card? I would send a jewish person a christmas card even though that is not their religion. Its the thought that makes the card special not what it says. I guess if you really want you can send them a card saying I'm thinking of you
2006-12-12 17:29:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would personally send a holiday card ( a winter scene and says Happy Holidays) or a card that is more for the coming new year.
2006-12-12 23:18:38 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have never heard the words merry Christmas used as an insult or abrasive/offensive manner. doesn't even matter on the tone of voice you use to say it it cannot be taken wrong. and if it is then you didn't need them anyways. there are far greater things to get mad about. send the card, share God and enjoy the truth. God bless ya
2006-12-12 17:22:01 · answer #10 · answered by army_redneck_daddy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋