Is it better not to assume their cultural background and just say 'Happy Holidays'?
Or is 'Merry Christmas' okay?
2007-12-13 13:55:11 · 19 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I just wish that people have a safe & holy festival.
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2007-12-13 19:50:06 · answer #1 · answered by Rai A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think for alot of people now the religious aspect of christmas isn't really celebrated. I believe christmas is just seen to most now as a day to celebrate rather than a christian thing.
If in doubt say happy holidays but i think very few people would be offended by merry christmas.
2007-12-13 21:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by Lou 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Merry Christmas is all right. Most people are Christian, and the others like myself usually think nothing of it. Someone is wishing goodwill, and that's great, regardless of how they are doing it. However, I really appreciate when someone says 'happy holidays' instead. That shows extra consideration, and who doesn't value that? ^_^
Happy Holidays!
2007-12-13 22:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Merry Christmas if you're in a country that celebrates Christmas. Merry Christmas if you with people who celebrate Christmas in another country. Merry Christmas if you're with people who would like to know about you and your culture even if you're in their country. Otherwise whatever the country you're in calls the holiday. Probably they don't celebrate it at all if they don't have it at the samish time.
2007-12-13 22:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by DavinaOpines 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Christmas is a FEDERAL/SECULAR holiday, dear one. To wish ANYONE a Merry Christmas, has nothing to do with religion. Christians celebrate it as Christ's birth, but non-believers celebrate it because it's just a holiday.
God bless!
2007-12-13 22:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by Devoted1 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I say "Happy Holidays" if confronted with the Merry Christmas thing. But maybe a person celebrates neither, so I say nothing unless a holiday greeting is bestowed upon me. Now I have many, many friends that know me and I know them, so it's "Happy Yule", "Have a Blessed Solstice" or "Yultide Greetings" if on a formal card.
2007-12-13 22:00:23 · answer #6 · answered by wiccanhpp 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
In general I'd stick to merry christmas, much less likely to anger people, just remember to correct yourself if they answer differently :)
Well... at work... happy holidays might be more neutral, wouldn't want to lose business over some overly PC zealot.
2007-12-13 22:12:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should say whatever wish you feel comfortable with; it is an expression of your faith. You can't be expected to be a mind reader. Would you ask a person if they are an athiest, before saying "bless you" after they sneeze? No.
Be happy, be merry, be blessed. Above all, be yourself!
2007-12-13 22:12:15 · answer #8 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I'm a Christian, but if someone wished me a Happy Hanukkah, I wouldn't be offended.
So to answer your question, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, not because I am pushing my faith on everyone else, but sharing the joyful part of my own.
2007-12-13 22:00:23 · answer #9 · answered by BlondieNY 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
By saying happy holidays people will not see you as an ignorant doofus with a narrow warped idea of the world and its diverse culture. Happy Festivus!
2007-12-13 22:02:24 · answer #10 · answered by dddbbb 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I always say Merry Christmas, because that is what Christmas is all about. Christ!
2007-12-13 22:05:22 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋