I'm about as theologically conservative as they come. I accept the label of fundie proudly. But I couldn't give a flip if people say happy holidays or merry Christmas --- mainly because I realize that there *are* other holidays celebrated at this time and secondly because that seems like a really stupid thing to waste venting your spleen on.
Are there Christians running around everywhere professing loudly how upset they are with "Happy Holidays"? None I know personally (and again, birds of a feather, I know a *lot* of fundies) have ever been upset by this.
Christians: does this upset you? If so, explain to me logically why?
Non-Christians: Is this really some epidemic in your opinion? If not, why do you post eleventeen questions a day about how mad you are at Christians because *they* are mad?
2007-12-07 06:35:19 · 34 answers · asked by KL 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, as a Christian I'm not upset by "Happy Holidays."
I'm more upset that my fellow Christians ignore the teachings of Christ and St. Paul by living in luxury when there are so many people suffering. Cruelty, abuse, and neglect of the innocent get me a whole lot more riled up.
If there is a Satan, he is distracting us with trivial issues like the "Happy Holidays" business.
2007-12-07 06:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by Ruby 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That doesn't entirely annoy me, except that I see "Holiday" replacing Christmas more and more. What annoys me is when I see "holiday" Trees or "Holiday" Menoras. Ok so Only people who celebrate Christmans put trees in their homes. Menora's are a part of the Hannakah celebration. Can we please call them what they are.
I guess I just worry that the politically correct crowd is trying to make Christmas a generic Holiday so as not to offend anyone. That is what annoys me more than anything. I remember a time, not so long ago when we all celebrated Christmas or Hannakah. But we did not try to lump them all into one. Also it has been my understanding that the term Happy Holidays- was originally lumping thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years into one greeting. I don't have a problem with that either.
I just have a problem with the increased tendency to take away Christmas and replace it with a generic term to make all happy. Childrens specials, don't say Christmas anymore, they say Holiday. When I was younger everyone celebrated Christmas- some were more into the Santa and Reindeer part than the Jesus part. It is celebrated in so many different ways, that all people can participate. Nobody used to complain about being left out.
2007-12-07 06:55:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For some reason, this year does not feel like Christmas, even though we have a tree up and a few decorations. I am looking forward to Christmas day dinner with my family. Tomorrow is our big family get together, with all the nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Tonight is the company party, they have over 1,500 people attending. I just don't get into arguing about such stuff too much anymore. I focus on Jesus and what He has done for me and let the petty things go. I know that He cares more about our hearts than what holiday we celebrating.
2007-12-08 03:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think happy holidays is fine, however, I think people (especially those working w/ the public) should be free to say Merry Christmas since we ARE celebrating Christmas. How many people REALLY are taken aback by the phrase "merry Christmas"? Everyone I know, including some atheists on this site, celebrate Christmas. What's the big whoop about anyway?
2007-12-07 06:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by Kaliko 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't upset me either. If someone says Happy Holidays to me I respond with Same to you. But if someones boss says not to say Merry Christmas or you will be fired, that is not right. And when Home Depot or Low es was advertising Family Holiday Trees, that is a little over the top.
2007-12-07 06:48:50 · answer #5 · answered by MARSHA A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a million) Christmas existed long till now america #2) you're incorrect. Christmas replaced into created to coincide with the Jewish occasion of Hanukkah. Christians already understand that Jesus wasn't born on Dec. 25. you at the instant are not offering new information. in case you do not elect to have fun the pageant of lights furniture, or the delivery of Jesus? then why do not you atheists and agnostics, create your guy or woman trip? Mid August might artwork. not a lot happening there.
2016-12-10 15:43:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian, I've said both. I don't get offended by "happy holidays" as I understand that they're just trying to share the celebration of this season.
I used to work in retail, and some make you say happy holidays as to not offend others. That's why I understand it.
I think I even asked a customer what they planned on doing for Christmas one year, and they told me they were Jewish. So I asked what they were doing for chanukah (sp?). She told me and wasn't offended.
My sister in law (who is a Christian) said happy holidays to a costomer at walmart. The customer turned around and spat "MERRY CHRISTMAS to you too!" back to her. She didn't understand why a Christian person would deliver such a comment so unkindly.
2007-12-07 07:21:21 · answer #7 · answered by Joyful 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only reason it would make me not want to give business to whoever is changing from Merry Christmas to Happy Holidays is because they are changing it for the sole purpose of not wanting to "offend" anyone- meaning they are scared to stand up for the truth.
It does not upset me persay--just really disappoints me when I see people "change" the phrase because they want to be liked by the world, and want more business.....does that make sense?
2007-12-07 07:51:15 · answer #8 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saying "Happy Holidays" does not bother me as much as seeing a lot of trees referred to as Holiday Trees. To me, a Christmas tree is and only is associated with the Yule season or Christmas. Calling it anything but a Christmas Tree goes too far in political correctness. I mean, what is a holdiday tree? Its a Christmas tree.
2007-12-07 07:44:33 · answer #9 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a non-Christian -- No, I don't think the anti-happy-holidays campaign is an "epidemic." It is, however, a concerted effort by certain right-wing elements to drum up resentment against an ill-defined liberal/media/anti-Christian "elite". That much is real. Whether it is gaining real traction in the Christian community, I don't know.
What is truly non-existent or nearly non-existent is any concerted campaign to eliminate "merry Christmas."
2007-12-07 06:53:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋