[TomGuy]

Holiday Tree

That is so dumb.

The etymology [history] of 'holiday' is:

[Middle English holidai, holy day, from Old English hlig dæg : hlig, holy; see holy + dæg, day; see day.]

The word 'holiday' is as steeped in religious tradition as 'Christmas' is. Next, they will try to ban 'holiday' and call it 'celebration day' or some similar nonsense.

[jdm]

"That is so dumb."

I know -- everyone knows that it's really a "wishing tree." :)

[marsh2]

I don't understand why the merchants would be onboard this movement. Santa Claus is of Christian derivation. It is not Hindu, Moslem, or Jewish (although it has been quasie adopted by Jews and tied to their own holiday.) Take away the underlying holy-day reason for the season celebrated by the majority of the population and the gift going goes with it. Why would they want to insult the majority of their customers at the biggest sales time of year?

[Charles Henrickson]

HAPPY HOLY DAYS!
MERRY CHRIST MASS!
A BLESSED FESTIVAL OF
THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD!

(Albeit a little early--Advent starts this Sunday.)

[OldPossum]

Next, they will try to ban 'holiday'

No! No! No! If the word "holiday" were extracted from the English language, the media and department stores would be rendered speechless when it comes to describing anything associated with Christmas. They want to avoid saying or writing "Christmas" with every ounce of their being. My God, man, have you no mercy?

[joshhiggins]

Next, they will try to ban 'holiday' and call it 'celebration day' or some similar nonsense.

They should just come out, say what they think, and call it a "HUMBUG TREE".

[Aquinasfan]

Holiday Tree That is so dumb.

That's what Lowe's is calling them. I guess the PC memo went out. Expect to see more in the future.