Here’s my letter to the editor about a shopping center in the newspaper’s area. I hope they print it.
“Dear Editor:
My husband and I went to the shopping mall, and as we walked by so many stores, we did not see the acknowledgement of Christmas anywhere. No “Merry Christmas,” no “Joy to the World,” not even Christmas presents.
It was as if the word Christmas did not even exist, only “Happy Holidays,” or not even that.
There was the lovely display at the mall with Santa Claus, but no “Merry Christmas” there, either.
But I am happy to say that the nice lady who cut my hair at the mall wished me a “Merry Christmas.” And I hope I see a letter to the editor from other readers telling me that the stores they walked by, or visited, included “Christmas” in this “Christmas” season. It was nice to come home and see the Nativity Scene dispayed when we drove up our own driveway.
It’s OK to say “Merry Christmas.” Approximately 95% of Americans celebrate Christmas.
Merry Christmas!”
Everytime I have been in WalMart, Albertsons, RiteAid, etc. I always wish anyone who helps me “Merry Christmas.”
It’s amazing how many reply, “Merry Christmas.”
Try it!
I emailed the following to those stores that ignored Christmas..
Around 85% of Americans consider themselves Christians and over 90% of Americans celebrate CHRISTMAS.
I, like many millions of others, AM OFFENDED by your exclusion of Christmas from your businesses.
It is gross hypocrisy to expect to cash in on Christmas shoppers largess while you are actively denying the festival in your stores.
I, personally, am making a point of spending MY Christmas shopping budget where Christmas is celebrated. There will be nothing from your establishments under the Christmas tree in my house, and none of my money in your cash registers.
Bah Humbug to you. Retailers are hurting this year, I hope you hurt more than most.
Given your reliance on the Christmas season sales to meet your annual revenue goals maybe you won’t even be here NEXT Christmas, and you will have only yourselves to blame.