Wait, wait, wait. I’m confused. I thought we didn’t like the commercial aspect of Christmas, and I often hear complaints that it is “too commercialized.” So why do we care if retailers don’t link shopping, shopping, shopping with Christmas? Just cook up a batch of fruit cakes to send to friends and family. ;)
You had me 'til that last line, pardner! ;-)
Although there should be nothing wrong with advertising Christmas, neither should "Happy Holidays" be condemned, IMHO. I still say "Merry Christmas," and I do see the point about it bringing cultural unity, but if I have to see the communist festival of a violent terrorist, Kwanzaa, mentioned too, then skip the greeting specifics!
"We Jews believe it was Santa Claus that killed Jesus Christ." -- Richard "Kinky" Friedman
I (for one) don't. The only thing I want to hear out of the retailer's mouth is, "Can I help you find something?"
The mass commercialization of religious holidays is something that Christians will someday really come to regret someday, IMO. Our family has cut back drastically on the "stuff & shopping" aspect, and frankly I think we are a lot better off. I don't need Wal*Mart to wish me a "Merry Christmas", as it has no meaning.
The Good News is not that there is sale on wide-screen TVs.