In a multicultural work place - We don't put up Christmas decorations - Have they destroyed Christmas for us

Question

Surely if they come to our country they should accept our values - or at least be respectful and not complain about it!

Answer 1

Everyone should learn tolerance. Maybe there should be a designated area for people to post decorations of their holidays, and a company disclaimer that culture is to be shared in this designated space, and no offense is meant. It makes more sense to let everyone have a shot at sharing parts of their culture rather than taking someone else's culture away. yes, it is a sad, sad thing that people can't respect differences. But that's the best resolution that I Can come up with.

Answer 2

Multicultural Decorations

Answer 3

thanks Sam, you're exactly right. Nobody is denying that it is, in fact, the Christmas season.... but, it's also an important time of year for people other than Christians. We are inundated with Christmas from... oh, about late August until New Years. Is it SO difficult to be a little more sensitive. I am happy to say Merry Christmas to you IF I know for sure that you celebrate that holiday, but I say Happy Holidays if I don't know for sure. I guess I can think and act this way because I'm one of those people who DON'T celebrate Christmas, so I AM more sensitive to the situation. (I am Jewish and celebrate Chanukah). American values do not stop with the Christian holidays and traditions- we are a vast and varied country and include peoples from the world over who bring with them many wonderful tradions of their own. Have you ever thought of THIS? Put up your Christmas decorations, sing your Christmas carols- this is YOUR tradition- and, I'm very aware, that of about 85% of America- but also be aware that the other 15% has other traditions and celebrations.... at ALL times of the year, and respect THAT, too!!!!

Answer 4

In most places I've worked, your desk is yours. Decorate to your hearts content. The common areas should not be decorated with anything. A lot of people want prayers back in school. What if your christian child were required to bring a prayer rug. Would you still want prayer in school? I respect your religion you respect mine. Please.

Answer 5

Not everyone who is American is Christian.
Christmas is a Christian celebration.
The U.S. Constitution specifically calls for a separation of "church and state" (one reason why there is no prayer in public schools).
As an American raised in a Christian home, I am NOT sure that YOUR values are the same as mine. (So don't impose them on me. That's what democracy is all about: individual freedom of expression.)

Answer 6

sure, they should respect your traidtions. but what about respecting theirs? they have to deal with the christmas atmosphere pretty much from the beginning of december til the actual christmas day. whenever they have their own holidays it's not like they make a huge deal out of them.

Answer 7

Agree 100%, how can decorations hurt them, it is stupid to be offended by xmas decoration even if you don't reconize or celebrate the holiday, it is not fair for a few to ruin it for the majority.EDIT>>>PAT Z, so sick od people talking about imposing something on them, if we celebrate xmas how is that imposing on you?Put up xmas decoration, imposing on you , if we say merry xmas, how is that imposing?How?

Answer 8

No, but they are trying to. Keep it going by fighting back against this sort of thing. Remember, their rights end where yous begin.

Answer 9

I suggest secretly hanging mistletoe in the lunchroom

Answer 10

Who is your boss and what "they" are you referring too?
Surely everyone can come to a reasonable solution to this issue.