2007-12-22 10:34:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
political correctness out of control i guess.
why would you be offended if you don't celebrate it? If someone tells me "happy Hanukkah" i respond "you too"
lost.eu/21618
2007-12-22 10:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by Quailman 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If someone is offended by you saying "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Hanukkah" or "You go on Boxing Day!" or "May the Goddess bless you this Winter Solstice" or etc etc
Then they are the ones with issues. They should just learn to chill. Wishing someone happy holidays in any form is said in the spirit of good will. People don't say those things with the intentions of being offensive, so we shouldn't take them as such. Even if that holiday doesn't match your religion or country.
They aren't trying to convert you, just wishing you well.
2007-12-22 17:01:28 · answer #2 · answered by Sparrow hates Yahoo Answers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, it's not offensive to say "Merry Christmas".
Honestly, has anyone ever taken offense when you've said "Merry Christmas" to them?
2007-12-22 10:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It isn't. But some big companies and a few very uptight people, seem to think they need to go to huge lengths to sanitize everything to proactively not offend. Most people understand its just a nice sentiment, and not some preachy judgement or anything. :)
Incidentally, the Spanish word for goodbye, "adios", literally means "to God", or "go with God".
If people feel like wishing others a Merry Christmas, its a bit Scroogish to get upset. There's a time and a place for discussions.
2007-12-22 10:52:13 · answer #4 · answered by Trin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Too many atheist in the world how are taking all the fun out of what the true meaning of Christmas is. Yet those that don't like Merry Christmas, still want gives.....whats up with that?
2007-12-22 10:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by Bradygirl 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
They have nothing else to care about. Your telling them to enjoy themselves during the holiday season how is that offending?! People need to take a look at history and find what real offensive things are.
Merry Christmas =]
2007-12-22 10:39:07 · answer #6 · answered by Emily 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No I in many cases say Merry Christmas till i comprehend they rejoice something else. I additionally say God Bless You. in case you have a concern with that then too undesirable for you. i do no longer shop at shops that make a factor of no longer asserting Merry Christmas. united states of america of america replaced into based by ability of Christians and that they left their worldwide places so as that they might not be prosecuted because of the fact of their faith. stay and enable stay-i do no longer shove my faith on your face, do no longer shove yours or loss of one in mine. Merry Christmas, satisfied trip journeys and satisfied New year too!!!
2016-11-24 20:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by lemmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
de ja vu
Only miserable people get offended by an offering of good tidings in any form. I am not too concerned with what they think.
santa liberal
It isnt a myth. Certain stores, including walmart, forbade its employees from saying merry christmas to customers until an outcry and threat of boycott occurred and they dropped the policy.
2007-12-22 10:38:28 · answer #8 · answered by cadisneygirl 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's not offensive.
But, for example, if you know that somebody is not a Christian and you still wish them Merry Christmas then you are being rude.
Personally, I've had it happen to me about 50 times this season. I've never gotten mad but I find it a disappointing example of how these people think about others.
2007-12-22 10:37:24 · answer #9 · answered by Alan 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I've never met ANYONE who has been offended by the greeting "Merry Christmas", regardless of race or religion.
2007-12-22 10:38:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not offended when people say "MERRY Christmas" - but to emphasize "CHRIST" just takes the good-will out of Christmas
2007-12-22 10:38:05 · answer #11 · answered by Luken 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋