2006-12-22 13:53:25 · 22 answers · asked by Lauren 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
No. That's for the politically-correct wannabees who want to blend everything into one tasteless mash. If the jews can get away with saying "happy hannukkah" and no one can find fault with them or risk being called an anti-semite, then by god I am not going to be shamed by them into saying 'happy holidays'.
They already forced the Seattle Airport to take down its Christmas tree and somewhere this nonsense has got to stop.
Give me a break.
2006-12-22 14:05:59 · answer #1 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I would prefer if people would say "Happy Birthday" to me on occasion. All of this "Merry Christmas" vs "Happy Holidays" stuff is annoying.
But, to answer the question. If you think about it, Happy Holidays is a more appropriate remark. For there are multiple holidays at this time of year. There is Hanukkah, The Solstice, Kwanza, New Years, and Christmas. Can I tell by looking at a person which Holiday they celebrate? Nope. Can I guarantee that if the person celebrates Christmas, that I will see them before the new year? Nope.
Saying Happy Holidays wraps all of these greetings up into one, very polite, non denominational term.No one needs to be offended, and all is well.
But then again, we could always try, "Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, Happy New Year, Blessed Solstice, and a merry Christmas, too." Feel free to take a breath or two while you try and spout all that out.
-Happy Holidays.
2006-12-22 14:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by Infidelus_Prime 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO
Majority of Canadians celebrate Christmas therefore we should go with the majority not the minority. We have always celebrated Christmas why should we change publicizing it now?? People who moved here that don't celebrate Christmas need to get over it because WE CELEBRATE IT, we wouldn't go to there country and demand that they don't say Happy Kwanzaa or Happy Hanukkah because we live there now and don't celebrate it. That is just stupid. It is also worse to say Happy Holidays anyway because that phrase comes from Happy Holy Day. We should stand strong as a nation and demand that we can say "Merry Christmas" to everyone. So with that said I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-24 04:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by roots_gal_80 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saying "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" is a good idea that shows that you care about diversity. The phrase is perfectly acceptable for Christians, and it is minimally offensive to non-Christians. Although not everyone can agree on a single religion, everyone can enjoy the holidays.
Happy Holidays!
2006-12-22 14:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know a person's religion, it's best to say "Happy Holidays", since Hanukkah and Christmas are always at the same time. The Muslims are having and Eid this month too. And don't forget about Yule, Kwaanza, and Winter Solstice! So "Happy Holidays" covers everyone. It makes no sense to say "Merry Christmas" to a Jew, Muslim, Afrocentrist, Wiccan, or Pagan, does it?
And to xi3reakeroi3cx, don't be stupid. CHRISTmas has NOTHING to do with America. It's a CHRISTian holiday, not an American one.
2006-12-22 14:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by Midoria 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not afraid to say Merry Christmas, no matter what anyone else thinks of it. I will say Happy New Year when it is appropriate too, even tho Chinese and Jews have a different New Year. I celebrate my own holidays and expect you to also, no matter what they are. If someone wishes me a Happy Boxing Day, I will graciously smile and say thank you. I wont get all weirdly offended and say that I don't celebrate that. I will graciously accept someone else's good wishes. I hope you do too.
2006-12-22 14:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by bagoftwix 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it depends on you. I still say Merry Christmas. I believe in Christ. I won't let my belief change based on others. I think that if people start saying Happy Holidays then the tradition begins to fade and Christmas over time may loose its significance. Do whatever feels right to you. Never change your beliefs for others. that's what makes this country special.
2006-12-22 14:05:09 · answer #7 · answered by dnt4get2luvme 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I work as a house cleaner in several homes and I HATE that everyone choked on the issue this year. I loved last year being wished a Happy Hanukkah or Merry Christmas or Joye-aux Noel. This year, the only one who didn't stutter or stop to think in mid wish was the crotchety old man. He is my new favorite.
He said, Merry Christmas, or else!
It is my new motto.
2006-12-22 14:09:15 · answer #8 · answered by Carol H 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally I want to get Christ out of Christmas. He doesn't belong and I am offended that christians are still claiming Christmas as theres.
But really, I like Christmas because it symbolises values of caring about other people, the less fortunate, peace and so on.
If you believe in Christmas and its values, whether you believe Jesus was the son of God, then say Merry Christmas. It is your choice, it is your holiday and cultural tolerance means everyone must respect your beliefs.
2006-12-22 14:06:06 · answer #9 · answered by flingebunt 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure why not let's all buy Holiday Gifts to put under our Holiday Tree. Then we can all sit by the fire as we read aloud Twas the Night before Holiday. Each year we can enjoy reruns of How the Grinch stole Holiday. We'll all mail out Holiday cards. The front of those cards can picture empty mangers. Our Holiday plays can all have wise men bringing gifts to an empty manger. Sure lets go ahead and take Christ out of the remembrance of his birth. Once we remove him from that it will be much easier to take him out of our lives altogether.
Merry CHRISTmas.
2006-12-22 14:04:14 · answer #10 · answered by melissa31011 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋