[alarm rider]

I have gone out of my way for the past few years to respond to a "Happy Holidays" with a "Merry Christmas".

Someone actually told me that it was not correct to say "Merry Christmas" anymore, to which I replied, "I am a Christian, I celebrate the birth of Christ at this time of year".

[NYer]

Someone actually told me that it was not correct to say "Merry Christmas" anymore, to which I replied, "I am a Christian, I celebrate the birth of Christ at this time of year".

And you are absolutely correct! Bless you for remembering.

[Coleus]

Don't forget, Christmas, is also an American Holiday, a federal holiday, so anyone living in America can celebrate the American Holiday and wish everyone a Happy Christmas or a Merry Christmas.

I have non-Christian neighbors and friends who celebrate Christmas with NO problem, they buy the Christmas tree and gifts for their children so they don't feel left out.

I think that's the problem, there are some groups who feel left out and want to spoil the season for everyone.

And let's face it, there is a demonic element involved too, the secular humanists, atheists, ACLU, etc. are behind this.

[Armando Guerra]

So as to emphasize the reason for the season to our kids, despite the secular onslaught, we include a birthday cake with "Happy Birthday Jesus" on it as the conclusion of our Christmas meal. I know it is minor and not traditional, but it has helped with our kids to maintain the focus.