Several R&S participants, in response to my question regarding "Happy Holidays", asked me if I'd consider them too presumptuous if they wished others "Merry Christmas". I of course have my own opinion, but I thought I'd try to get the community's consensus. I don't wish I to chat about it (just in case the moderators wanted to know).
Here's the question I'd referenced: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071203103943AA6FbIq
2007-12-03 09:25:47 · 8 answers · asked by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I personally don't get offended when someone wishes me Merry Christmas, nor do I really think of it as presumptuous. They are usually just trying to be nice. I try to take it in the spirit that it was given. Now if someone knows that I'm Pagan and says it ti be sarcastic or mean then I smile and wish them a Happy Solstice. There's nothing better to deflate a bully or someone who's just trying to get a rise out of you than being nice. They never seem to know how to react to that.
2007-12-03 09:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by ghostwolf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are wishing you a Merry Christmas ... they aren't stating you are going to have one
not presumptuous... just kind thoughts
have a Merry Christmas :o)
edit
on rereading the previous question
you mean they would be presuming you are Christian ?
no I think a good wish is a good wish and they are doing so in a language they are used to
Merry Christmas is universal now ... religion doesnt really play a part when wishing someone have a nice one I wouldnt imagine
2007-12-03 09:29:24 · answer #2 · answered by ☮ Pangel ☮ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The next time someone says "Happy Holidays" - I may respond "Cheery Celebrations".
Wish me a "Merry Christmas" or keep it to yourself.
(no, I am not Christian or anything Judeo-Christian - I hate PC crap).
Thumbs up for the one above and below this post (right on!)
~ Eric Putkonen
2007-12-03 09:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are in church and say Merry Christmas, yeah it is ok because everyone shares the same beliefs as you do. However, you can not tell simply by looking at someone you do not know what their religion is; so in that case saying Happy Holidays would be best.
2007-12-03 09:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by Imagine No Religion 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How 'bout, "Have a wild Saturnalia?" People really need to stop twitching at specific words and accept a trite greeting of whatever type for the polite near-nonsequitur that it is.
2007-12-03 09:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by chuck 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was always taught that you should regard someone's blessing as a blessing regardless of the religion of the well-wisher. To receive a blessing from someone shows that they care enough to give you this gift regardless of differences. It should be taken as such-a blessing. In that case it is at the wisher's discretion as to the verbiage.
2007-12-03 09:30:30 · answer #6 · answered by alee522 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It's just a statement of goodwill, and Christmas is basically a secular holiday now.
2007-12-03 09:30:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wish me whatever you like.
2007-12-03 09:29:02 · answer #8 · answered by danhyanh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋