Yes. When people wish me "Happy Holidays", I respond with "Thanks - and Happy Holy Days to you, too."
LOL! Well, no one's said that to me this year, but I'll use your response if/when someone does!
I usually ask, "which holiday are you referring to?" That usually forces them to spit out the despised word.
I stayed in a Holy Day Inn Express last night.
That's a great response!
All of the December holidays are Holy Days to their respective religions. Your response respects Christians, Jews, and anyone celebrating Kwanza (don't know how to spell that one).
That's very tolerant of you.