Which do you say? Just curious. I say Merry Christmas and Christmas tree.
2006-12-20 04:30:22 · 15 answers · asked by Tigger 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
For those who didn't know, the term "holiday tree" came from Target last year 'cause they didn't want to offend anyone by using the term "Christmas Tree"
2006-12-21 05:19:39 · update #1
I always say 'MERRY CHRISTMAS' and 'CHRISTMAS TREE'
because that is exactly what it is!
Merry Christmas!
2006-12-20 05:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by michael g 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Happy Holidays & Christmas Trees. During this time of the year, there are at least three different holidays being celebrated so I am not the type of person who will ask an individual what religion they practice. So the Happy Holiday greeting is an excellent way of CYA.
I have never heard of a holiday tree. Actually, I have never heard of any other religion who decorate a tree for the holidays. So Christmas Tree would be my answer.
2006-12-20 04:41:25 · answer #2 · answered by cmok168 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In business I say "Happy Holidays", b/c I will not see most of these people until after the New Year's celebration.
With friends and family, it's Merry Christmas.
Personally - it's a Christmas Tree.
2006-12-20 04:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by StereoZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happy Holidays to those in general, Merry Christmas to those I know celebrate Christmas. Christmas Tree.
2006-12-20 04:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by spikeyblonde_22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHRISTMAS tree. It is not a holiday tree - it is tied to very specific celebrations, and in western culture, that includes Christmas.
Now as for the greeting, I go back and forth. Since I celebrate Christmas, I tend to wish people a Merry Christmas cuz it comes naturally to me. Never meant any offense, but between my religion and the secular Christmas that has sprung up in the USA, it seemed just fin. But I've gotten to the point that I will say Happy Holidays just as quickly because the last thing I want to do at this time of the year is offend anyone. I guess it's a 50/50 as to what comes out of my mouth.
2006-12-20 04:34:33 · answer #5 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christmas Tree (reason it quite is especially used with in basic terms the trip of Christmas, no person ought to get indignant via the term Christmas Tree except somebody shows me a Hannakah Tree, a Dwivali Tree, a Ramadan Tree, a wintry climate's Solstece Tree, a instructors Day Tree (it quite is right, I lined Confuciousism) etc... hmm there is the Bodi Tree for the Buddhist faith, yet that relatively isn't linked with a particular holdiay. Buddhism quite in basic terms has Buddha Day and that's in might, so why might it word in previous due November/December/January?) I say Merry Christmas if the guy i'm chatting with celebrates Christmas and satisfied trip journeys if i'm not sure what they rejoice. If i understand what they rejoice, i'm going to apply their particular holdiay call.
2016-10-15 07:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Really Love Your Idea
So I Chose Merry Christmas and Christmas Tree :)
2006-12-20 04:34:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Happy holidays and a Christmas tree.
2006-12-20 06:06:50 · answer #8 · answered by caroline j 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I generally use 'Merry Christmas' and 'Christmas Tree' in private settings and 'Happy Holidays' in public settings or situations in which I am unsure of the others' religion or beliefs. I've never used the term 'Holiday Tree', though.
It is important to me to be respectful of other people's lives and/or choices.
2006-12-20 04:42:42 · answer #9 · answered by jennaba 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it depends to whom I'm saying it. Family and friends are Christmas but if I'm not sure about someone's religious affiliations I say Season's Greetings or Happy Holidays. It's always a Christmas tree though. (I also never use the Xmas thing because that just seems rude)
2006-12-20 04:39:28 · answer #10 · answered by art_tchr_phx 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Say Merry Christmas all you want. It has nothing to do with religion. You can celebrate Christmas without the birth of Jesus and you can Celebrate the birth of Jesus without Christmas. Just so happens to fall on the same day due to convenience.
Christmas is actually a adapted holiday from the pagans and manipulated by Christians to fit their needs. Any how watch the history channel this weekend and learn all about where Christmas came from.
And to anyone who is offended by the term Merry Christmas. Bah Humbug to you and you need to go to tolerance school because if I can tolerate your holiday... Please tolerate mine. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
2006-12-20 04:42:29 · answer #11 · answered by Nagash 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋