it is called Christmas and its about Jesus so why not merry christmas? and why has 'Christ' been taken out of 'Christ'mas? it just frustrates me that so many people are growing up thinking Christmas is about santa and presents not Jesus the real reason for the season!!!
2007-12-01 14:38:01 · 23 answers · asked by rumad06 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
serious answers only and if others believe in other holidays, thats saying you support them which means its ok that theyre worshipping other gods to you
2007-12-01 14:49:18 · update #1
You're right to think that materialism has overtaken the real meaning of christmas. However, think on this: The word holiday comes from the words: holy day. In society long ago it was religious days that let us stop work and celebrate something or other (Christmas, Easter, Spring Equinox etc.). Hence they were called holy days. Over time this became holidays.
So next time someone says to you "Happy holidays", wish them happy holy days right back!
2007-12-01 14:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Smarty Pants 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have been saying Happy Holidays for a very long time. In fact there is a song from the 1940s called "Happy Holidays". There is more than just Christmas at this time of year–there's Hanukkah, New Years, Kwanzaa, etc. Personally, I can't stand to have someone tell me Merry Christmas in November. It's not even Advent yet.
Edit: It is okay with me that people have other faiths. You'll be much happier if you accept that not everyone is going to think or believe as you do.
2007-12-01 22:44:54 · answer #2 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesus is NOT "the real reason for the season."
The season existed long before Christianity. On December 25th, people worshiped the birth of a child who was born of a virgin, sired by a deity, and destined to become their savior. They celebrated around a decorated evergreen and gave presents to each other.
The only thing Christianity did to the holiday season was change a few of the names. Now, Christians complain about changing "Merry Christmas" to "Happy Holidays." Maybe we should just go back to calling it Saturnalia so that Christians can stop being hypocrites.
2007-12-01 22:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by scifiguy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
During the time which Christmas is celebrated, people also celebrate Hanuka, Kwanzaa, New Years, and is shortly after Thanksgiving. So the Happy Holidays greetings allows everyone who celebrates a holiday during that time to receive it. December is not limited in its celebration to Christmas.
2007-12-01 22:46:56 · answer #4 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think alot of people forget the true meaning of Christmas and its really sad. And people say Happy Holidays because for one thing there are so many holidays around now like, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, and New Years. (as well as others.) So people just like to combine them altogether. For another thing, for instance, if you said Merry Christmas to someone who celebrates Hanukkah, you might offend them. So its just safer to say happy holidays.
2007-12-01 22:53:40 · answer #5 · answered by Olivia K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jews celebrate Hanukkah, blacks celebrate Kwanzaa, Christians celebrate Christmas at about the same time. They just want everybody to be happy. Plus that greeting normally starts before Thanksgiving. It's a catch-all
2007-12-01 22:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by Phillip H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I say "Happy Holidays" because I know that not everyone is a Christian.
Also, you DO know that Jesus wasn't born in December, right? He was a spring or early summer baby according to evidence in the Bible. Christianity co-opted the Pagan winter solstice celebrations, so technically speaking, we were here first.
Blessed Yule to you and yours.
2007-12-01 22:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh hon, for those of us who follow Jesus, it IS the reason for the season, of course. For those who don't, does it really matter what they do during this time?
Don't forget, we are cautioned about offending others. Remember what Paul told the Romans? "I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself; except to him who reckons anything to be unclean, to that man it is unclean. For if on account of meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no longer according to love. Destroy not him with thy meat for whom Christ has died. Let not then your good be evil spoken of" Romans 14:14-16
Those verses tell us that others have their beliefs and we should not offend. If saying Happy Holidays to someone will bring a smile and a return cheer, what have we lost? If they are not Christian, then "Merry Christmas" is meaningless to them anyway. But remember that there are other holidays at this time, in other religions and cultures. We should respect them too, as Paul said.
2007-12-01 22:46:59 · answer #8 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This happens to also be the time of Channukah and other religious observations. It is not just the season of your particular cult. We say happy holidays to prevent offending otheres who are not your faith. You allow a few wing nuts like Bill O'Reilly to persuade you that there is a war on christianity.
2007-12-01 22:45:04 · answer #9 · answered by Stainless Steel Rat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they say happy holidays, because
not everyone celebrates christmas.
Some celebrate Hannukah.
Some celebrate Kwanza.
Some celebrate Christmas.
Some celebrate some other holiday.
And Christ, isn't taken out of christmas if you know what christmas is really about.
2007-12-01 22:42:54 · answer #10 · answered by Luna Winter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋