2006-12-13 03:12:00 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I say Merry Christmas. This political correctness stuff ( the airport in Seattle ) has just gone way too far. If someone says Happy Hanukkah to me, great, fine, doesn't bother me at all. Has the world become a better place because of P.C.? Can you identify one P.C. thing that has actually made your own life better? The sooner we get our sense of humor back, the sooner we stop thinking the world "is about me", the sooner we think everyone should recognize me and make sure they don't offend me, the better the planet will be. There are over 230 different cultures in the USA - am I supposed to know what offends each one and what is the 'right' thing to say and do with them all? If you are of one particular race, religion, culture, different gender preferenced, etc. and someone says something not political correct to you - geez, grow up. We aren't in the first grade anymore. If names hurt you, then you need to get a dose of reality. I am not going to kiss your a*s*s* just because you are "different" than me. The world is full of mean, rude, crude, discourteous, inconsiderate, selfish and ignorant people - the sooner you understand this and change YOURSELF, the more success and happiness you will have. Don't expect everyone to change because you think you are different.
2006-12-13 03:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by commonsense 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never hesitate. I know plenty of non-religious people who still celebrate Chrsitmas. I also know which people I know are Jewish, and I am sure to tell them a Happy Hanukkah. I usually don't say "Merry Christmas" anyway. I think it's wrong to say it when it's not the actual day or a few days before. Any time before Dec 20th, I probably wouldn't even think of wishing someone "Merry Christmas", because to me it isn't Christmas yet. I don't have people wish me a Happy Birthday all spring just because it's the season. Why should Christmas be any different?
2006-12-13 13:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by Jordan D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't really think about it until I read your question, but I suppose I do hesitate somewhat. If there is an obvious sign that someone celebrates Christmas (like a santa hat, or a Christmas sweater) I go ahead with the Merry Christmas. If not, I tend to wish them Happy Holidays.
I myself celebrate Christmas. If I didn't, I don't believe that I would be offended by it, but I would appreciate the thoughtfulness of someone recognizing that my personal beliefs might be different.
2006-12-13 11:20:02 · answer #3 · answered by Robin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a time that I would sometimes say "Happy Holidays". Now I am careful that I always say Merry Christmas! We can't let a few complainers stop us from saying Merry Christmas. But we must respect the fact that some people do not celebrate Christmas.
2006-12-13 11:19:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Christmas is my holiday and I will say Merry Christmas if I want. What kills me is that so many folks are having fits about the whole Christmas conflict, but I haven't seen any of them turn down the paid day off or the Christmas bonus companies give out. Merry Christmas!
2006-12-13 11:19:03 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's such a touchy subject. i don't mind when people wish me a merry christmas, even though i don't celebrate it. at least the person saying it is being nice, he/she doesn't know me, but is taking the time to say something with good intentions. i wouldn't wish people a merry christmas if i didnt know for a fact that they did celebrate it though, and i think it's because i'm on the non-christian side of it all.
people who don't celebrate christmas should be used to the fact that this is a predominately christian country, and there really is no point in getting mad about someone wishing you a merry christmas. (would you be mad if you were in israel and someone wished you a "good shabbos"?) personally, i dont like my holiday being lumped together with christmas in "happy holidays." if you want to wish me a happy holiday, do it on a holiday that's a little more important to me.
(the "christmas spirit" is a nice idea, i wish people were that giving all year long)
2006-12-13 12:17:51 · answer #6 · answered by saimhain 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No - I figure if they tell me "Happy Hanuka" or something I wouldn't be offended, and if that's all it takes to set them off then they really need to know what it's all about anyway, so I'd be happy to be the one to explain it to them. I have been thanked by strangers and told it was refreshing that there were still people out there unafraid to express there faith and told "Merry Christmas to you, too" more than I've ever heard anything negative. (which was only once, when someone told me "we don't celebrate Christmas" - my reply was "What do you celebrate?", mainly due to the way she said it. I work retail, and our manager said to tell people "Happy holidays" so we don't offend anyone. I say if we are making money having a CHRISTMAS sale, why not express the same sentiment?
2006-12-13 11:28:47 · answer #7 · answered by Deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say Merry Christmas. I don't celebrate Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, why should I walk on eggshells for someone else's beliefs? People of other faiths, or no faith at all for that matter, certainly aren't careful to not offend me and my beliefs enough of the time shouting about freedom of religion and separation of church and state. I'm exercising my right to freedom of religion when I say Merry Christmas and I'm proud to be a Christian, especially this time of year. If someone were to say Happy Hanukkah, or Happy Kwanzaa, I would reciprocate the greeting, just as I would hope they would for me.
2006-12-13 14:10:51 · answer #8 · answered by WREAGLE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I still say Merry Christmas. Whether it is celebrated religiously or not the calendar still says Christmas. That is the holiday given off for vacation.
2006-12-13 11:28:06 · answer #9 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! And it sucks! I really like saying Merry Christmas, but everyone is being so weird about it now.
2006-12-13 13:01:40 · answer #10 · answered by onefootnaked 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋