I mean, afterall, we aren't all Christians. Many of us celebrate something else, or nothing at all. Don't Christians know that it's more culturally sensitive to wish people "seasons greetings" or "happy solstice"?
2007-12-07 06:03:56 · 67 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
HAPPY HOLIDAYS,
HAPPY SOLSTICE
i am still learning :)
2007-12-07 06:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by FarmerCec 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I guess I'm not like most folks because I don't get mad when people wish me a Merry Christmas. People today are always so angry and spiteful and in such a hurry all the time that I appreciate the kindness that's intended by their words, regardless of if they're saying Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah or Season's Greetings or whatever. And I agree that political correctness has gotten WAY out of hand these days.
2007-12-07 06:10:40 · answer #2 · answered by eris 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see no reason to get mad over this. If you want a generic seasonal greeting then just ask for it and the person should comply. However, to me the holiday is Christmas and I will wish you a merry Christmas for that reason because the other holidays do not matter to me. I get mad when people do not take the well wishes and throw them back at me.
If you were to wish me "happy solstice" or "seasons greetings" what would you think if I got mad at you?
2007-12-07 06:20:03 · answer #3 · answered by mrglass08 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why do you get mad when someone wishes you a merry day? The 25th is a day in December. You can either choose to acknowledge the festivity of the day (Christmas) or your can say "I hope you have a good 4th Tuesday of December too."
This is something thats really dumb for you to get annoyed by. I can see how others would be easily offended if you wished them a "seasons greetings" which is equally as childish.
Its a no harm, no foul situation so grow up and be an adult. Do you get mad when someone wishes you a happy Hanaukah (sp?) too? Or how about a happy new year? I mean after all, what if I am Chinese and I don't celebrate Jan. 1st as the new year?
Dude, if this is even on your radar of "problems" go to a nursing home or a soup house and spend some time with people who have real issues
2007-12-07 06:07:21 · answer #4 · answered by Phil M 7 · 10⤊ 1⤋
Your point makes sense. It's like wishing the world a happy birthday when it is your birthday. Why assume that others observe your holidays, whatever the occasion may be. Certain greetings belong in certain settings, period. Good night only works at night. Then again, there is the whole freedom of speech thing. People can say what they want. There is no freedom of not getting pissed off or offended by people whom I dislike, amendment.
2007-12-07 06:14:42 · answer #5 · answered by blazerang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, get a grip. It's christmas. What's the point of saying Happy Holidays, when if it wasn't for christmas it wouldn't be the holidays. Do you wear a big sign around your neck that says "non-christian" so everyone knows not to say, "Merry Christmas" to you. If you give a gift to someone to celebrate the 25th of December, I hate to tell you, you're celebrating christmas. So, I guess if anyone tries to give you anything, you should refuse it, your not celebrating christmas.
2007-12-07 06:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by melissa h 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"People are not smart. A person is smart". A quote from Tommy Lee Jones, in the movie Men In Black.
People jump on bandwagons without knowing all the facts, and take a ride down foot in mouth street.
It is easy to judge, and stand up for something, but it is hard to be informed, reserve your judgment for later, or never.
I have been thinking on this lately, and as of current, I think, and this is just with what I know currently, that People who say things in the name of Jesus, don't always really know him that well. They also have a very loose commitment to his way of life, which is what it means to be a Christian. Christ-Follower. It is a chosen path, and requires certain steps to actually qualify for the job.
Some people are just wearing the uniform.
There I.D. will be checked at the door.
One thing I do know, If you want to help someone to see that your way is the Better way, then you definitely don't want to offend them. this gets you nowhere, and I am sure, there are quite a few of the apostles that directly instructed us not to do that.
Oh well, I can't control anyone but myself. and I don't always do that as well as I would like, I better not look to hard at what others are doing, or I might trip over my own feet.
Take Care, and Good Luck!
By the way, I say, "Seasons Greetings!"
2007-12-07 06:41:31 · answer #7 · answered by CarmenWJones 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Like most folks" - I don't think so, not in the USA.
Either take my "Merry Christmas" or ignore me. Either suits me fine. I'd think you were peculiar if you said, "Happy Solstice" or 'Happy Holidays."
In Texas, culturally sensitive is not what we are about! You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the girl.
Take your little easily offended, touchy and tender little mad self on down the road.
2007-12-07 06:21:47 · answer #8 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They're just trying to be nice get over it. I'm sure it's not what you want to hear so I won't be surprised when you give me a thumbs down...oh yeah Merry Christmas...and Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Merry Yul tide, Happy solstice and seasons greetings too. Did I cover all of them?
2007-12-07 06:13:51 · answer #9 · answered by Bellaboo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think you should stop making a big deal out of everything ,i am not Christian,but you and most folks are not going die if some one said merry Christmas to you they don't mean anything bad i mean how many people before saying merry Christmas ask your religion. i think there are enough problems in each persons life than worry abut someone telling you merry Christmas when you are not Christian.so would you and most folks stop always trying to make problems and instead try to solve some.
2007-12-07 06:15:50 · answer #10 · answered by mona z 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh good goddess.
Ok, as a pagan, I dont' care if someone says Merry Christmas. For them it's Christmas. I will even say Merry Christmas back because I really DO hope they have a Merry Christmas. Most times I do say "Happy Yule!" And do you know what? I have never in my life had a single Christian say anything about it. They don't over all care. I have said Happy Holidays and had them all say something back.
As a card carrying member of the ACLU and a pagan, I do not care wtf people say to me for the holidays. They MEAN well and they are simply trying to spread good cheer.
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2007-12-07 06:10:09 · answer #11 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋