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Just curious how others feel about the 'trend' of trying to be politically correct and go with a generic Happy Holidays in place of a good ole Merry Christmas.

I know of a couple of places that have told their employees that they are not to say 'Merry Christmas' to folks either in person or when they answer the phone, as it may offend someone.

I played at a 'Christmas' party last night, and there were several greetings of 'Merry Christmas', as well as listening to 'Christmas' music..........  but, hey, that's just me.

I don't worry too much about p.c....

If I say "Merry Christmas" and they say "I'm Jewish", I reply with Happy Yanakah!
If I say "Merry Christmas" and they say "I'm Muslim", I wish them a happy winter season to them and their family.
If I say "Merry Christmas" and they say "I'm athiest", I say "Happy whatever!"

It's the THOUGHT that counts... and most folks are decent enough to nod and thank you, even if it really doesn't apply. If they go out of their way to announce that they're not a Christian, I try to reply back with a generic comeback... but still one that's decent. If they get all uppity, I tell them "Well, UNF*** you... I was trying to be nice!"

I'm a Christian, but my opinion on this topic is:  When in doubt, just say "Have a good 'un."    :handshake:

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Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas

With eye contact, firm handshake and a  smile... Then no matter what the words are they all mwan the same  :)

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It's Merry Christmas and In God We Trust.

If that offends anyone, then they need to move to another country before I really offend them.

Merry Christmas!!!

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I don't pay much attention to most of this anymore.  I just wish people a Merry Kwanzaa, and if it turns out they happen to be gentile,  happy christmas

MERRY Christmas

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From an email I was sent yesterday on a similar subject:


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That's what I was saying earlier:  "Have a good 'un."  ;)

(Btw, if I know someone celebrates a particular holiday, I do wish them a "Merry Christmas", "Happy Hanukkah", or whatever it is that that individual celebrates.)

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I thought most people who celebrated Kwanzaa were Gentile.  

(Or was this a joke?  I'm a little slow on the uptake sometimes, heh heh!   )

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"Bah Humbug!"



Happy Holidays is my standard...

Any others don't offend me unless it is followed by an "Up Yours!"
Even then I probably deserved it!

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Sounds like me!

Feliz Navidad!

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THIS is how I say Merry Christmas!!

through the use of Light-O-Rama controllers and software.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/50120/chr ... he_belles/

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/45390/wizards_of_winter/

Knightshow- that was so cool!!

That's one way to get Santa's attention - I think I'll stick to just leaving out cookies
                         

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I am glad to see others that still like the old 'Merry Christmas'.  To me, it is just getting out of hand to have so many people and places trying to be PC (politically correct).  

I still remember one High School teacher (long time ago, back in the dark ages) that was Jewish.  Our classroom didnt have a Christmas Tree, but instead had a Hanukkah Bush.  The lesson was simple, allow traditions and others' beliefs, don't try and force your beliefs or traditions on others', and enjoy the best of both.  

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

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