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2007-12-19 14:51:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The whole argument is silly.
2007-12-19 14:57:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Bill Oh Really and Charles Gibson have convinced a whole bunch of people that the phrase "Happy Holidays" was created as part of a grand plan to ban the phrase "Merry Christmas", which in turn is part of an overall campaign to eliminate Christmas from America altogether.
2007-12-20 09:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it all depends on the context in which each statement is used.
When "Happy Holidays" is used in place of "Merry Christmas" simply out of the politically correct possibility someone might be offended, it should be TS for anyone who might be offended by Peace on Earth and Good Will towards men.
However, if one would like to give someone a season's greeting, but does not know which holiday they celebrate then "Happy Holidays" is perfectly acceptable.
2007-12-21 14:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand the complaint. I also think it's ridiculous. I'm not keeping you from celebrating your own holiday by saying "Merry Christmas". Say "happy Hanukkah" and I'll be just fine! We draw the line at the keeping a holiday from people, which is exactly what we're doing by disallowing "Merry Christmas".
2007-12-19 22:57:49 · answer #4 · answered by Jasmine 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't hear anyone fighting on the "Happy Holidays" side. Essentially everyone I know -regardless of religous affiliation or non-affiliation - is perfectly okay with "Merry Christmas", myself (atheist) included.
2007-12-19 23:01:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Bill O'Reily and others of his ilk wanting to stir up trouble have convinced people that there is a war on Christmas and consequently Christianity. What I see as more religions gaining acceptance in this country, they see as an attack. I think a lot of it boils down to insecurity. I think that type of person has to have his or her beliefs echoed by everyone.
2007-12-19 23:49:54 · answer #6 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a greeting, Merry Christmas.
Peace.
2007-12-19 22:56:00 · answer #7 · answered by -Tequila17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happy Yule!
2007-12-19 23:01:04 · answer #8 · answered by Cinthia Round house kicking VT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a recent poll was taken, and more folks liked Merry Christmas being said in the store than happy holidays.
You like hey mac, when someone calls you, or your real name
2007-12-19 22:58:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
some people need to take a chill pill really
just let things be bygones be bygones
2007-12-19 23:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by Danielle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋