2006-12-17 10:58:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Happy Holidays.
2006-12-17 11:00:23 · answer #1 · answered by pepsiolic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I simply smile and nod, most folks look at me like I've lost my mind.. after all, isn't this the season of good will?! I used to go into the fact that I don't celebrate, and why, but that got to be a bit much every time someone says Merry Christmas.. so now I just 'smile and wave, boys, just smile and wave! '
2006-12-17 19:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by themom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not care how they respond to me. I am going to say Merry Christmas because that is what I believe and how I feel. This is a country of free speech and I will say what I want when I want as long as it is not slandering somebody else. Merry Christmas is not slander since it is not calling someone a dirty name.
2006-12-17 19:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by ironchain15 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Question. How do we know who to say what too ?? It is getting to the point where I hesitate to give the wonderful, old fashioned greeting of Merry Christmas. But I continue on and if there is someone out there who is against it, then it is their problem. America, has celebrated Christmas, since the beginning. Foreigners come to American shores and figure we should change to suit them. They are becoming angry at us American's because we don't cater to them. I haven't figured it all out yet, as to who is causing all of this. One person scolded me, for defending the Nativity Scene. Said we should use the pagan scene. Since when has anywhere or person ever put up a pagan scene ? What does one look like ? Other person's or cultures are working hard to change America. We need to let them know that we stand firm and strong and defend our History and our traditions. Would we go to anyother country and demand a change , because we don't agree with another countries, ancient traditions? I would hope that my greetings of Merry Christmas , would put a smile on this persons face and greet me, with what they desire to respond back with. I would welcome a nice greeting.
2006-12-17 19:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The polite response would be for them to say something like...
"I'm not a Christian but thank you for your good wishes. I hope that you enjoy this holiday season too!".
That's how I would respond to someone who wished me a happy "______________" ....(fill in the blank with a religious holiday) that I didn't observe.
2006-12-17 19:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should just say happy holidays back. However, sometimes I like to say I dont celebrate Christmas and then wish them a happy holiday anyway.
2006-12-17 19:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I can tell you how I respond
I smile, say thank you and say Merry Christmas back. Just because I do not celebrate it dose not mean that it offends me in any way shape or form.
2006-12-17 19:09:01 · answer #7 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how well they feel they know you. A total stranger can just recognize the good wishes behind the sentiment, and say "Thanks" or "Happy Holidays" or "Right back atcha". A casual friend might say the same thing, or could correct you with "Thanks, and Happy Hannukah (or Kwanzaa, or whatever).
Rudeness would never be appropriate.
2006-12-17 19:10:02 · answer #8 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either with "Happy holidays" or with the greeting for whatever holiday it is that they celebrate (i.e. "Happy Hannukah", "Blessed Solstice", "Happy Kwanzaa", etc.).
2006-12-17 19:00:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
With a Thank you
2006-12-17 19:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by Terry S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋