Heritage is best described as a birthright. As Americans, we are entitled to several things that are best summed up in one word: Freedom. However, our way of life or culture as you may, doesn't necessarily allow freedom. I look at the whole debate about Merry Christmas vs Hapy Holidays and wonder why does it matter. If we have freedom including religious freedoms why can't we say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Hannukah whatever we want to others?
2006-12-22 11:11:15 · 2 answers · asked by Tramaine G 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
You can say all of those things. Saying "Happy Holidays" is just more polite when you're speaking to someone whose religion you don't know.
The reason why government employees aren't supposed to say those things is to avoid the appearance that the government is endorsing any ONE religion. The alternative would be to have to say all of them.
2006-12-22 11:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by Iris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somehow I can't follow your line of reasoning. Our way of life doesn't allow freedom ? Where did that come from ? Why can't we say blah, blah, blah ? We can and we do say Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, etc. Whenever we want ? You can whenever, however you might get a few funny looks if you greeted with Merry Christmas in July.
2006-12-22 19:21:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋