Exactly what would you say.
2007-06-09 19:03:10 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
PA625: Now I know why eye witnesses can be unreliable. If you would READ my question, it would be obvious to you that I am the one who celebrates Christmas and that IMHO the greeting "Happy Holidays" is hokey. I merely wanted the OTHER person who said "happy holidays" to know that it's ok to say "Merry Christmas" to me.
2007-06-10 14:30:54 · update #1
Shar71vette, I agree with what you said and I understand that when you work for someone, you have to be careful not to offend customers. Once, I found a hint to be deceiving-- someone had a Christmas tree in their office complete with Santa ornaments on it and gifts under the tree. I said "Merry Christmas" to that person and he got very uncomfortable and muttered that he didn't celebrate Christmas. Go figure. But thank you for your answer and suggestions.
2007-06-12 13:36:19 · update #2
"Why, thanks! And a Merry Christmas to you, too!"
Cheers!
ST
2007-06-09 19:06:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 2⤋
Why bother? I'm a Christian, and I say "Happy Holidays" because it's quicker and less hokey than wishing someone "A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!" When I say "Happy Holidays," I still mean Christmas, but I also mean New Year's.
If someone wishes you "Happy Holidays" and you feel drawn to make some sign that you celebrate Christmas, just reply "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!" You do want them to have a happy new year too, right?
Remember, though, that telling someone that you celebrate Christmas is not at all the same thing as telling someone that you are a Christian. Most people celebrate Christmas in America, whether they believe in Jesus or Santa or Eggnog. So, saying that you celebrate Christmas in America is not exactly taking a stand for Christ. If you were in Asia and were telling people you celebrate Christmas, it would be different.
2007-06-14 16:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happy Holidays is not just for Christmas it is for the New year too and Thanks-Giving. Because from Nov- Jan1st is all Holiday season. I say Merry Christmas If I am talking about Christmas.
Opps I read that wrong... Sorry been up all night... Just tell them Merry Christmas!
What can they say? Some people don't celebrate Christmas.
I celebrate Jesus Christ's Birth, but not Santa stuff... As in Presents.
I give all year long.
Why should I go broke so that all the stores can put me in debt. Or better yet why buy a bunch of present when everyone will fight over it cause someone got something better than them?
Oh wait your the one asking questions. Anyway get my point.
Just tell the straight up. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TOOO!
Or ignore it. Just smile :-) or :/
2007-06-10 00:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by Chhaya05 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hmmm, difficult, difficult. Happy Holidays is a good way to cover all bases as you may not know if someone celebrates Christmas or not. But then at the same time it seems just as likely to be rude to those who don't celebrate Christmas as it seems more likely to be associated with just Christmas and New Year's Eve/Day. So I've tried "Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas".
2007-06-12 10:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by knight1192a 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Merry Christmas...
2007-06-11 02:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Oh Noooo..." is correct. We can't have a philosophical discussion with everyone who greets us, for what ever the occasion. I am not a Christian, yet I've been told I'm a very good Christian. If we have the time, I talk to them in more detail, and thank them for the compliment I understand they meant, even though they have made an incorrect assumption. The same is true for the thousands of times I have been told "Merry Christmas," at work. I had a job with 800 to 1100 fast, cash transactions a day, for 19 years. Do you have any idea how long those lines would be if I stopped each person whose genuinely greeted me and explained the truth to them? Phew!
2007-06-09 19:17:43 · answer #6 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason that you have to convey that you celebrate Christmas...just accept the happy holidays wishes and wish them a Merry Christmas back.
2007-06-17 08:22:40 · answer #7 · answered by susie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say "thank you happy holidays to you too!"
If someone says "have a good day!" do you feel the need to let them know that you plan on having a good night as well?
They're being nice and wishing you well- and have chosen to do so in a way that won't offend you if you don't celebrate Christmas-If you're concerned with being polite why would you correct them for soemthing so innoccuous?
2007-06-14 08:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by ♥♥justme♥♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The person saying this is trying to be as nice as possible, and doesn't want to offend anyone. Given the nature of the holiday, wouldn't you want to do the same?
Simply wish them a "Merry Christmas" in return. They'll get the message, unless they already know you and are just messing with you. Then you're on your own.
2007-06-09 19:44:13 · answer #9 · answered by Bobzeechemist 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
i work in a restaurant so i see all kinds of people who may or may not celebrate christmas. i would love to yell "merry christmas" from the rooftops, but alas we cannot offend!!!! for me, i just say "and the same to you". i look for some small sign of a christmas person- a santa shirt, earrings of candy canes- whatever, to know i can respond merry christmas. and i wear the littlest pin on my shirt of santa in a wreath- some people see it and know to say merry christmas.
i look at it this way- any phrase or contact that promotes friendliness among people is worth it. doesn't matter the words- just the feeling.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
2007-06-12 05:14:08 · answer #10 · answered by shar71vette 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, YOU'RE ALREADY COVERED!!!
"Merry Christmas" was once the common phrase for Christmas. Since many people don't celebrate Christmas, the phrase "Happy Holidays" came about.
So in fact, the person that says "Happy Holidays" is taking your feelings into consideration--as the phrase is meant to include most everyone's beliefs.
So don't worry. "Happy Holidays" is meant to be belief neutral.
2007-06-09 19:09:35 · answer #11 · answered by afJosh82 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋