anti-Christmas, why does the box that the cards come in, that say "Happy Holidays!" say Christmas cards?
2007-12-11 07:25:15 · 14 answers · asked by Boss H 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Thank you garyb1616, same to you.
2007-12-11 07:29:25 · update #1
Jennifer H, I don't have it backwards at all. I see so many people crying about it being an "attack on Christmas", but yet the terms have been around longer than the so-called "war on Christmas" which is only a delusion in the minds of fanatics.
2007-12-11 07:31:09 · update #2
Oh great PIP! Thanks Alot! now you just made White Christmas a song that is also anti-Christmas because he wasn't dreaming of a "Merry Christmas"
2007-12-11 07:36:23 · update #3
Pythagoras, the problem is people who actually think others are trying to "water-down" anything because of what they choose to say, and think they are trying to force that on others. It just a complete delusion. But i do understand what you are saying. I'd be completely happy if someone said "Merry snow day". wouldn't bother me a bit. But obviously some people take it as an attack on Christmas.
2007-12-11 07:39:18 · update #4
Jim, you do realize saying Happy Holidays is much easier than saying Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and isn't really being PC right?
2007-12-11 07:41:04 · update #5
Happy Holidays isn't anti-Christmas, holidays includes Christmas.
I find there is a lot more emphasis on Christmas-or-else, that is, you better say Christmas or you are an atheist, or a Satan worshiper.
Its silly, especially if you are selling something to the public, to imply that you don't want the Jewish, Muslim, Jehovah's Witness, Wiccan, secular, kids having birthdays in December bunch and only want Christians to have a happy holiday.
2007-12-11 07:46:55 · answer #1 · answered by justa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason that Christmas cards come in a box that says happy holidays is because it is a generic box that they use for all the holidays cards. This saves company's money and also it has an appel to all religions. Its not so much of a "War on Christmas" but more so companies broadening there market to more consumers than just the Cristian market or just the Jewish market. Also happy holidays can be sent to someone to just celebrate the winter season and the time of year.
2007-12-11 16:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by acdcpaintball 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a circular question but personally I don't find Christmas cards as offensive or Hanukkah or even Quanza for that matter. The only thing I find offensive are stores that have Christmas trees everywhere, Christmas decorations everywhere, employees wearing Santa Hats, selling a lot of merchandise to people celebrating Christmas and then have the nerve to think that they are being PC by saying Happy Holidays. Let your employees wish their customers whatever wish that want, so long as it's not vulgar or degrading and if a customer takes offense then he is the one with the narrow mind.
By the way, for those lighting the Hanukia, tonight begins the last day of Hanukkah. We light all eight Hanukkah candles (Plus the Shamus)
2007-12-11 15:34:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jim 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the message "Happy Holidays" is anti-Christmas. I think its the reason that people tip-toe around using it that people have an issue with.
When I wish someone a "Merry Christmas", I am basically wishing them happiness during this time. If a Jewish person came up to me and said "Happy Hannukah" or any other faith wished me the same, I would take it as a wish of happiness and not be offended. I don't expect them to water down their belief system to satisfy me, and I don't really feel a need to water down mine in the name of political correctness.
2007-12-11 15:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by Pythagoras 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think people need to stop getting so offended by the greetings other people choose to use. Would they prefer that someone just give them the finger, or say "Happy Holidays"?
If someone doesn't know which religion you practice, then in my mind, it's better to say, "Happy Holidays" than it is to have to go through the whole "Oh... I'm Jewish" thing.
Plus, in my mind, "Holidays" includes New Year's, which is NOT covered in the greeting, "Merry Christmas."
I personally use both greetings.
2007-12-11 15:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by Bush Invented the Google 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Happy holidays is only offensive to those that just want their preferred holiday recognized. Happy holidays is a way to include all the holidays that happen at that time of year without having to go through and name all of them.
2007-12-11 15:36:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Does anyone remember the song Happy Holidays? Bing Crosby did a cover of it.. did he write it? It has to be over 40 years old and no one was complaining back then.
hmmm
2007-12-11 15:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by pip 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry Boss but I think you have it backwards here. "Happy Holidays" is the politically correct term that has replaced "Merry Christmas" because God forbid you say Merry Christmas to a Jewish person. Yet I live in a predominantly Jewish community and no one has ever expressed dismay when I wish them Merry Christmas. Go figure...
2007-12-11 15:29:20 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It isn't. Happy Holidays is a wonderful greeting. It includes everyone. How can that be anti anything?
2007-12-11 15:41:02 · answer #9 · answered by gone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The box comes from a warehouse that does not need to be politically correct.
I just wish everyone a happy ChrismaChannuKwanzika and let them sort it out.
2007-12-11 15:37:34 · answer #10 · answered by killbasabill 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋