Just Curious.Christmas/Happy Holidays poll

[peach]

What's your opinion on the whole banning the word "christmas" thing...

[prazenjc]

i've never heard of "banning" it, but recognize that it has become politically incorrect to wish people Merry Christmas. i did it all throughout my company Christmas party on Friday, because i am a rebel that way.

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I'm a pretty strong believer in the whole keep Christ in Christmas thing. Merry Christmas shouldn't be any more offensive than Happy Kawanzaa or Happy Hannakuah...nobody looks down on that.

After all, there is no Christmas without the birth of Christ. That's a historical fact. Even Santa/St. Nick are even reference to certain aspects of Christianity.

However, I don't find Happy Holidays offensive at all. I mean there are 4 other holidays at least this time of year, some religious some not...so to hate on that is just plain ridiculous as well.

So basically, I don't get to wrapped in the logistics of what comes out because I see it both ways. What is stupid to me is to get wrapped up in people's simple good intentions and well wishes. I'm kind of with fia in that aspect, why make a big deal about what's supposed to be a nice sentiment, no matter what you believe? Then again, I'm not one to go around worrying about taking into account every stranger's personal belief system. I'm all about respect, but there's limits and bigger battles to fight.

[Deleted]

Who's banning the word Christmas? I'm fairly sure that isn't really a thing outside of maybe a retailer or two telling employees to be more inclusive and use "holiday" instead, which I think is nice. So unless you are a cashier or work for an ad agency, I'm not really sure what this question is even about. Are you talking about retailers? I don't care a thing about this issue either way, I just wondered if I missed some news.

I did see a very funny routine about the issue on netflix the other night. Todd glass. He said going around telling everyone merry Christmas is like saying "hi Greg!" To everyone you meet. Everyone knows you mean well, and most people go along and appreciate the effort, but it doesn't necessarily apply. And you shouldn't get mad when someone says "hey, thanks, but actually my name is bob." Maybe not a perfect analogy, but the routine was hilarious.

[Deleted]

I saw a coffee mug and ornament over the weekend that said "Happy whatever doesn't offend you." I seriously thought about getting one of them.

[kaylie]

Dec 8, 2012 22:43:05 GMT -5 @callmefia said:

I am so sick of people complaining about how people are saying Happy Holidays. I don't get the big deal. It's not a Jew vs Christian, it's just that some people aren't religious and don't celebrate the religious aspect.

This and what Dairy said. Live and let live, everyone should celebrate what they want to celebrate. We have family that celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah, but no one is very religious. We see this as a time for celebrating family and friends and really don't give a hoot what people say, as long as their intentions are good.

In any case, I get really annoyed when the media tries to make crap like this an issue. Seriously, there are way more important things going on than someone calling something a "holiday tree."

[prazenjc]

to be honest with you, even though i made a point to say Merry Christmas at my office party, i will reciprocate what is said initially to me, otherwise. i do it mostly out of respect for those speaking to me. if i initiate, it will be Merry Christmas, but if someone else initiates, I return in kind. i value all of our diversity in this country and respect it.

[pumpkin]

I think it's about the intent to wish someone well, whatever is said and that's how it should be taken, as the intent of the sentiment. I see things the way dairy does, but she expresses it much better than I could.

[roselis]

I think it's just something silly to get offensive about. I'm Pagan. I celebrate Christmas (social version, not religious version) and I celebrate Yule.

I have started saying Merry Chrismahanakawnzikayultivus just get all of the major holidays in there.

[tarheels]

Aaaand this should posted in this thread

www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-december-3-2012/the-war-on-christmas--friendly-fire-edition

[RoxMonster]

I say Merry Christmas but don't get offended either way. To me, it's about wishing people well, and with how many rude people I generally run into when out and about, I'm just happy when others take the initiative to try to do something nice/say something nice to others. If someone who was Jewish said Happy Hannukah to me, though I'm not Jewish, I would not be offended in the slightest. To me, it's more the sentiment behind it rather than the actual words they chose to say. I know some people get very upset about this topic but it's just not one I'm willing to get up in arms about.