Heard this recently:
Rather than Merry Christmas [or happy Christmas], perhaps, in the spirit of the season, we should say -"It's Christmas. How can I lighten your burden?"
Thoughts?
2007-12-05 09:01:39 · 23 answers · asked by strplng warrior mom 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
EDIT: Gee, punk, now why am I not surprised you and I have a similar source? lol
2007-12-05 09:11:59 · update #1
I heard the exact same saying just a few days ago, too. What a coincidence. ;)
I agree with the message whole heartedly. I'd probably say something more like, "Merry Christmas! Is there anything I could do to help make your holiday better?" I think Christmas should be more about helping others rather than focusing on yourself or buying gifts. Blessing lives through service can sometimes be better than any material possession you may give someone.
2007-12-05 09:33:59 · answer #1 · answered by Laughing_Chick 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ben Stein (a non-Christian) doesn't get offended when someone wishes him a Merry Christmas.... what's the problem?
If someone wished me (a Christian) a Happy Hanukkah, I'd probably say something like, "You too!" or "and a Merry Christmas to you!" with a big happy grin on my face. That another would like me enough to wish me a happy anything- I am always grateful for that.
I say that we shouldn't worry so much about being "inclusive," stop being so afraid that ones own beliefs may offend another. We need to celebrate our differences- that's what makes America so great!... Christians, put your tree up and display the Menorah your Jewish friend gave you in a place of honor in your home.... Jews, light your Menorah and display with pride the happy Santa-face your Christian friend gave you. Muslims, rejoice with us when we sing, "Peace on Earth, good will to men..."
2007-12-05 17:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't that only apply on Christmas day?
As for lightening peoples burdens. We should try to do that everyday. Christmas or not, the "spirit" of Christmas should be year long.
2007-12-05 17:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by Sid B 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree with a few people above. Happy Holidays is appropriate.
Someone's trying to ban the phrase "Merry Christmas", and make it "Happy Holidays". Christians are freaking out. oO
I can't remember where it'll be banned really, etc. oO
2007-12-05 17:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by dance_of_the_storm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly....
Id rather lighten my own burdens first. So Ill stick with Merry's and Happy's.
2007-12-05 17:09:50 · answer #5 · answered by ChaosNJoy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that the minority are the ones with the loudest voice. To the rest of us. . .We don't really care, so we don't say anything. If someone gets offended by having a warm greeting sent their way, Christmas, Hanukkah Kwanzaa, or fourth of July, they have much bigger problems than what I am able to help them with. . .
I refuse to change for the very few who have poor motives.
2007-12-06 11:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by byroneann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What difference does it make? It's been merry christmas, it'll more than likely stay merry christmas...and I have no issues with it.
2007-12-05 18:08:42 · answer #7 · answered by Ma'iingan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Merry Christmas works just fine for me.
2007-12-05 17:03:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hey I heard that too. I would only hope that people are trusting enough to let others lighten their burdens.
2007-12-05 17:09:53 · answer #9 · answered by plastik punk -Bottom Contributor 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that these sentiments are seasonal, not the choice of words.
2007-12-05 17:06:53 · answer #10 · answered by Halfadan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋