2007-11-21 12:41:12 · 23 answers · asked by justanotheruser 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As a Wiccan (whose "Solstice Holiday" is Yule), I prefer the inclusive "Happy Holidays." I am not angered by "Merry Christmas." I tend to take it in stride, thinking "forgive them for they know not what they say." Many who say "Merry Christmas" are not really aware of the exclusive implication of this greeting to non-Christians.
2007-11-22 05:22:31 · answer #1 · answered by Donald J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Merry Christmas.
2007-11-21 12:46:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I prefer "Happy Holidays" because it is more inclusive. Not everybody celebrates Christmas.
However, I am not offended if someone wishes me a Merry Christmas. After all, they are trying to be friendly and nice.
2007-11-21 12:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by ImUURU? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say ' Have a nice holiday' if I do not know the beliefs of the person. If I do know, I address their holiday.
Neither makes me angry. Insisting that everyone says "Merry Christmas" is annoying however.
2007-11-21 12:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think happy holidays is better, just in case someone isn't christian. But I don't personally care either way. No one says Merry Christmas to be rude...I hope!
2007-11-21 12:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by Daisy Indigo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care. It is a time for love and peace..Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year..Happy Holidays! Blessings on us all!
2007-11-21 12:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer Merry Christmas, but will take happy holidays. The well-wisher may not know which holiday, if any, I celebrate. Isn't it the kindness that counts?
2007-11-21 12:45:44 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't matter to me. Neither makes me angry. lol Just make sure you give me chocolate when you say "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas" =)
2007-11-21 12:46:43 · answer #8 · answered by River 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
None makes me angry. I prefere "Merry Christmas" - I am not religious, but in my country the comunists denied the right to religion and religious celebrations a long time, they even renamed Santa. So I prefere the traditional wishing
2007-11-21 12:46:09 · answer #9 · answered by larissa 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I say happy holidays to people I don't know, but if I know the holiday they celebrate I generally use the proper greeting for that holiday. I see no reason to be offended by any of them.
2007-11-21 13:21:54 · answer #10 · answered by Eiliat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋