[doug from upland]

Jews and Christians share many common values and traditions. Jews and Christians, unlike another certain religion, don't believe it is a good thing to send out our children stapped with explosives to kill innocent people.

[MplsSteve]

Interesting post.

I have several Jewish friends and when I do Christmas cards, I specially buy a few Happy Holidays cards to send them instead of the traditional Christmas card.

They're Reform Jews and I doubt they'd take offense at getting a Christmas card - but nonetheless, I don't wanna take a chance at them feeling awkward or put off because of it.

[Inyokern]

Jews get a bad rap from all this anti-Christmas stuff. It is not Jews who object to Merry Christmas, it is secularists.

[Rightfootforward]

Very nice! My thanks to all who support this effort. And for the record, I've defending Hannukah and Hannukah decorations more than once in my life -- and will happily do so any time it needs to be done.

[thoughtomator]

Hanukkah is simply not a similar holiday to Christmas, and it is nonsensical to try to blend it in to the Christmas season. So for Christmas, say "Merry Christmas" and don't feel guilty about it... what you should feel guilty about is that woman sitting there in the dark, going blind, because you wouldn't change the lightbulb for your poor, old mother....

But seriously, if you're celebrating Christmas, it's an obvious charade to pretend to be celebrating some multifascist polyholiday... as I understand it, Christmas is supposed to be about the birth of the son of God, not about Santa Claus and Wal-Mart. Likewise, Hannukah is about a rebellion against a tyrant and gift-giving, cards, etc. are not appropriate.

[Salem]

"Rabbi Daniel Lapin -- president, Toward Tradition"

Alouette has been posting Rabbi Lapin's email commentaries recently. Doesn't surprise me he's in this bunch.

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[SkyPilot]

The Jews are the pillars of Western Civilization. I am a Christian, and I will fight for the Jews until the end of the Earth.

They are my brothers and sisters.

[Drammach]

I have no problem with people of other faiths wishing me well in the name of their religion...
I consider it a thoughtful gesture on their part..

Likewise, when someone greets me with well wishes in the spirit of one of their religious holidays, I recieve it gladly..
Sharing the special occassion of their holiday is no burden on my soul, and promotes good will and understanding..

I would simply like to see that attitude reciprocated by those of other faiths and beliefs toward me and my beliefs..

Wishing someone Merry Christmas is a profession of Goodwill Toward Men and Peace On Earth..
I find it highly amusing that anyone can take that as an Insult, or an aggressive act, or some challenge to their belief system..
Even to those of no belief..
Atheists that feel threatened or insulted by the well wishes made in a religious context are obviously very weak in their convictions..
An atheist of true conviction would consider "Merry Christmas" no different than "Good Morning" and would respond equally and accordingly..

Merry Christmas..
Peace On Earth And Good Will Toward Men..

[april15Bendovr]

I am all for "Its Ok for Christians to say happy Hanukkah."

At the same time I am an American of Irish heritage that says its ok to say "Póg mo thóin" to atheists and liberals against Christmas and Hanukkah.

[Cincinna]

As a lifelong resident of NYC I have always known that Jews and Roman Catholics here get it . When one religion's free expression is endangered, all religions are in danger.

That is why we never have a problem here with THE Christmas trees in Rockefeller Center, in front of Court Houses in Brooklyn and Manhattan, or Menorahs in the same locations. The are called Christmas trees not "holiday" trees, and Menorahs, not "candelabra".

No problem with display of Ten Commandments, crêches, or other religious symbols that takes place in other places.

The ACLU won't mess with NY. As former Mayor Ed Koch, and current Mayor Mike Bloomberg put it... "we love Christmas"!

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

Wow - this is interesting.

[AIC]

THE LAW IS THE LAW

I hope this makes its way around the USA several times over!!!!!

So Be It!

THE LAW IS THE LAW

So if the US government determines that it is against the law for the words "under God" to be on our money, then,

so be it.

And if that same government decides that the "Ten Commandments" are not to be used in or on a government installation, then,

so be it.

And since they already have prohibited any prayer in the schools, on which they deem their authority, then,

so be it.

I say, "so be it," because I would like to be a law abiding US citizen.

I say, "so be it," because I would like to think that smarter people than I are in positions to make good decisions. I would like to think that those people have the American Publics' best interests at heart.

BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I'D LIKE?

Since we can't pray to God, Trust in God and cannot Post His Commandments in Government buildings, I don't believe the Government and it's employees should participate in celebrations which honor the God that our government is eliminating from many facets of American life.

I'd like my mail delivered on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter.

After all, it's just another day.

I'd like the US Supreme Court to be in session on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter as well as Sundays.

After all, it's just another day.

I'd like the Senate and the House of Representatives to not have to worry about getting home for the "Christmas Break."

After all ~ it's just another day.

I'm thinking that a lot of my taxpayer dollars could be saved, if all government offices & services would work on Christmas, Good Friday & Easter, be just like any other day of the week to a government that is trying to be "politically correct". I think that our government should work on Sundays (initially set aside for worshiping God...) because, after all, our government says that it should be,

just another day.

What do you all think????

If this idea gets to enough people, maybe our elected officials will stop giving in to the minority opinions and begin, once again, to represent the majority of ALL of the American people.

SO BE IT...........

Please Dear Lord, Give us the help needed to keep you in our country!

'Amen' and 'Amen'

[McGavin999]

Great move, I love this!

[add925]

Pagans, Druids & Atheists will still be offended.

In other words, 75% of the Democratic Party.

[A. Pole]

"It's OK to Say Merry Christmas"

And I would say "It's OK to Say Happy Hanukkah".

[Convert from ECUSA]

Jews against Christian Defamation ping! Check it out!

"Don Feder -- president, Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation

Michael Horowitz -- senior fellow, Hudson Institute

Rabbi Daniel Lapin -- president, Toward Tradition

Jackie Mason -- entertainer (by conference call)"

May all Christians pray for, and ask blessings for, these fine men! May their kindess be returned to them sevenfold!

[Forte Runningrock]

Maybe we should cancel all this Christmas stuff, like Santa Claus, gift giving, and all the irrelevant stuff surrounding Christmas. NO weeks off for anti-Christian school teachers, no boxing day sales, etc.

Christians should just go to church, and have their feast, put Christ back into Christmas. All the bitchers and whiners can go to work.

Want Christmas holidays? Prove you are a Christian, show your paid up church membership card.

I wonder how well retailers would like this idea. I wonder how much the government would like this idea after realizing the lost revenue on the billions spent during the season.

It's time the government put up or shut up. America was founded and is a majority of Christians. Christmas is part of American tradition as is base ball and apple pie.

I don't give a damn about the cultures of other people who immigrate to this country. You don't see any of those countries erasing their own cultures to accommodate newcomers. We shouldn't erase ours for newcomers or nonbelievers either. If they don't like it, leave or stay out.

[NYer]

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[Rutles4Ever]

Incredible that it's come to this. We need to have special press conferences to make it okay to say "Merry Christmas"...

[old and tired]

Some of our extended family live in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood. Every year at Rosh Hashanah the local merchants greet their customers with Happy New Year, and I happily answer them with a Happy New Year to you too, though as a Catholic, I don't celebrate Rosh Hashanah at all.

Why can't we be happy for others to celebrate their religion (so long as that religion doesn't include rewards for blowing themselves and others up)?