How hard is it to say "Seasons Greetings", or "Happy Holidays"?
2007-12-03 05:31:46 · 74 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oh there's nothing I hate more than glad tidings bestowed upon me for a festive holiday season.
Bah humbug!
2007-12-03 05:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by iamnoone 7 · 23⤊ 1⤋
Because Christianity has been the dominant religion in the USA. Why do we always have to be so politically correct about everything. When someone says Merry Christmas to you, just respond back Happy Hanukkah, or Happy Kwanzaa.
Get over it.
Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Safe New Years and merry whatever other holiday I forgot.
2007-12-03 05:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I prefer to say "Season's Greetings" or "Happy Holidays" out of politeness and respect, because I can't assume that everyone I meet is Christian. If I know you are Christian, I will wish you a Merry Christmas. I am not Christian, I am Pagan, but I don't get all bent out of shape if someone wishes me a Merry Christmas. It's just a friendly greeting, a loving gesture, and I take it in the spirit it was meant.
2007-12-03 05:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, they are just trying to give you good thoughts. If you don't celebrate Christmas, just say whatever you want back to them, such as "Happy Holidays" or Happy Hanukkah" or whatever. You are taking needless exception to an innocent remark. I really don't think that someone wishing you Merry Christmas is trying to push their religion on you, or even assuming you are a Christian. People consider Christmas a happy, festive time of the year and they like to share that happiness with other people, whether they are Christian or not.
2007-12-03 05:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by Balthier 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, Merry Christmas to you too. And Seasons Greetings.
And Happy Holidays.
Btw, don't ya hate it when some non-Christian tries to take the Joy out of Christmas?
2007-12-03 05:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
There's nothing presumptuous about saying Merry Christmas. December 25th is Christmas. It's not just a season or a holiday, it's Christmas. Just keep in mind, Christ came for your salvation too and he loves you.
2007-12-03 05:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
What difference does it make? If you're an atheist, you don't celebrate Hanukkah or Christmas or Kwanzaa or Ramadan, so what good does Season's Greetings or Happy Holidays (which includes any of the above with New Years) do? If you're Jewish or of another faith, a simple "Thank you, I'll except your (*insert holiday*) wishes instead" will do. Believe me, a Christian would be glad to wish you good tidings no matter your religion, or lack-there-of. 'Tis the season...
2007-12-03 05:39:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not realy.
Christmas IS a Christian holiday (despite that it has been abused by comercialism) and since everyone has the right to free speech they ARE within their rights.
Since Christmas is a Christian holiday, why get angry if they celebrate it accordingly (provided that their use of "merry christmas" is as a simple greeting or well-wishing, not as a direct intent to agrivate you)
Even if you get midly annoyed, what they're doing certainley shouldn't merit hate
2007-12-03 05:39:24 · answer #8 · answered by Gordon B 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Commercialism aside. Christ is the reason for the season. Santa Clause is based on the life of a Christian Saint Nicolas who gave gifts to the poor. So don't come down on those who believe simply because you don't believe. It is your choice. I don't like the greeting Happy Holidays or Season's greetings but when someone wishes that to me I simply say Thank You and the same to you and walk away.
2007-12-03 05:41:30 · answer #9 · answered by London Catlover 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I don't think that people who say "Merry Christmas" are necessarily always Christians, nor are they trying to offend- It's more that people are used to hearing it and so it's just reflexive to say it.
It's like answering "How are you?" with "Fine." It's just an automatic thing. You might not be 'fine' at all, but you will probably say that you are.
My suggestion would be to ignore it- people who wish you "Merry Christmas" are not trying to irritate you (except perhaps in the context of this question...) they are just wishing you well.
2007-12-03 05:47:58 · answer #10 · answered by Ceilinh 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hate it when people forget that in the Good Old USA Christmas is also a National Holiday worthy of wishing a happy day for, not just a religious celebration alone.
Lighten up, people are wishing you a happy day, not assuming you're the same religion as them.
2007-12-03 05:36:57 · answer #11 · answered by daisyk 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋