"I did not encounter a single store where employees did not return a "Merry Christmas" greeting last Christmas season."
Not surprised with your comment based upon your tagline.
Two immediate reponses:
1. You don't get out much, do you?
2. You don't have school age kids.
Yes, this is a Christian holiday and everything Christian is systematically being removed.
This is an open question but, you are aware of the removal of any references to 'Christian' in Christmas music, aren't you? We choose to celebrate Christmas music as we know, not the PC version.
Interesting, for one to say gleefully, 'Celebrate as you choose' and yet are either voting for or supporting with one's that are incrementally removing 'God', 'Christ', 'Jesus' and nativity scenes from society.
You're right, leave it alone, say, 'Merry Christmas' and let us celebrate as we choose.
I know you won't be offended, since you believe we all should celebrate as we choose so, I celebrate and choose to say 'God Bless you' to yourself.
"I know you won't be offended, since you believe we all should celebrate as we choose so, I celebrate and choose to say 'God Bless you' to yourself.
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Why would I be offended if you say "God Bless You" to me? If that is your belief, then why would you not say it. I'll thank you, even though I don't share your belief. Why? Because you mean well for me when you say it.