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68% Prefer “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays”
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Posted on 11/27/2008 7:13:48 AM PST by Sub-Driver
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To: wardaddy
I will never say happy Holidays again in my lifetime unless its to someone I know to Jewish or maybe some other religion. I never say Happy Holidays. This is a Christian holiday and I say Merry Christmas to any and everyone. I have yet to find a Jewish friend who is offended by this, just as I'm not offended when they say Happy Hanuka to me. This political correctness is out of hand. If someone is so thinned-skinned that they are offended by a season's greeting, then they don't deserve my greeting in the first place.
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:37:59 AM PST
by
econjack
(Some people are as dumb as soup.)
To: Sub-Driver
I suppose “bah humbug” wasn’t a choice on the poll....
-Eric
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:38:23 AM PST
by
E Rocc
(Molon Labe)
To: CE2949BB
The generic ‘ Happy Holiday ‘ is now used for any and all holidays. I hear that horrible phrase used for the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving etc.
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:39:44 AM PST
by
warsaw44
To: laweeks
I tell my Jewish Chiropracter Happy Hannukah because I know that is meaningful to him. Other than that, it is Merry CHRISTmas.
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:40:08 AM PST
by
Blogger
To: Wonderama Mama
Ive been putting happy holidays on all my Christmas cards for a few years now. Im going to write Merry Christmas from now on. I have a lot of Jewish friends and if any of them get offended, they can complain to me and Ill take them off the damn list. Its my small part, but Im sick of it too. MERRY CHRISTMAS!I can't speak for anyone else, but being Jewish, I've never been offended by someone saying "Merry Christmas" to me. If it's a stranger that doesn't know I'm Jewish, why should I be offended. And I'm not offended when someone who DOES know I'm Jewish says "Merry Christmas." I happen to like going to Christmas parties.
I always make it a point to say "Merry Christmas," especially if someone wishes me "Happy Holidays." In fact, it happened just yesterday, and the person's face always lights up with surprise and happiness when I return the "Happy Holidays" with a "Merry Christmas."
Mark
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:43:22 AM PST
by
MarkL
To: Sub-Driver
A Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight.
There, I said it.
COME GET ME!
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:45:19 AM PST
by
wastedyears
("Al Gore is an apostle of arrogance." - Vaclav Klaus, Pres. of Czech Republic)
To: wardaddy
The older I get the less appreciation I have for diversity. If you figure out exactly what diversity is please let me know. Does it celebrate differences or minimize them? How do we achieve unity with diversity?
To: laweeks
The ACLU doesn’t want to know what I have to send to them.
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:47:12 AM PST
by
wastedyears
("Al Gore is an apostle of arrogance." - Vaclav Klaus, Pres. of Czech Republic)
To: Sub-Driver
I love responding “Merry Christmas” when some weak willed person wishes me happy holidays, especially at a “holiday” party.
I also love it when someone starts off with something like “Happy Chanukkah” of which I reply, “Happy Chanukkah and Merry Christmas as well.”
One can celebrate their own heritage without “offending” others. Don’t believe the PC crap of saying happy holidays.
JoMa
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:48:45 AM PST
by
joma89
To: MarkL
MarkL, this is good to know. I appreciate your appreciation of Christmas. It's a beautiful holiday and even if it isn't a ‘religious’ experience for some, it's still full of universally beautiful things. The music, the art, the cheer, the idea of giving. So thanks for your nice comments and Merry Christmas to you.
PS and Happy Hanukkah
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:51:23 AM PST
by
Wonderama Mama
(Socialism is great until you run out of someone elses money - Margaret Thatcher)
To: wardaddy
I will never say happy Holidays again in my lifetime unless its to someone I know to Jewish or maybe some other religion.FWIW I'll cast my Jewish vote for "Merry Christmas".
1) Being sincere about your religion is nothing to feel bad about
2) Anyone petty enough to be offended by that is probably somebody you don't want to be around anyway.
3) "Happy Holidays" is completely half-assed.
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:51:29 AM PST
by
Poison Pill
(Hauser's Law can't be repealed.)
To: Sub-Driver
I never say Merry Christmas to Jews. Should they be wishing me a Happy Hanukkah?
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:52:41 AM PST
by
misterrob
(Smooth talkers win at singles bars and in politics .. often with similar outcomes for the listener)
To: laweeks; MarkL
Everyone forgets that Jesus was a Jew and celebrated Hannukah! We as Christians celebrated Hannukah for the first several hundred years - NOT Christmas!
As a Christian I am happy to embrace my Jewish brothers and sisters and wish them a Happy Hannukah and I even incorporate some Jewish tradition in my Christmas celebration to honor Jesus.
Make sure you wish your Jewish friends a “Happy Hannukah” - NOT a “Happy Holidays” - I am sure they are just as offended about that as we are about Christmas being pushed aside.
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posted on
11/27/2008 7:54:38 AM PST
by
HomeschoolMomma
(No thanks...I already have a Messiah!)
To: Sub-Driver
"Season's Greetings" always makes me think of salt and pepper, so I never say it.
I started saying "Happy Holidays" and didn't like it. It felt as if I was hiding something, was being sneaky and insecure. It was as if I was ashamed of the real reason behind Christmas.
When someone says "Happy Hannukah" to me, I "Happy Hannukah" right back at them with a big smile! I'm honored that they would share with me a blessing of their faith.
I love saying "Merrrrry Christmas!"
To: laweeks; Sub-Driver
And over our front door in big letters:
JESUS CHRIST IS BORN -- ALLELUIA.
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posted on
11/27/2008 8:06:04 AM PST
by
Mrs. Don-o
(I'm keeping CHRIST in Christmas--- heck, I'm even keeping the MASS in Christmas.)
To: Sub-Driver
I prefer “Merry Christmas” on December 25. Before that, people can just say, “Good morning,” or “Have a nice day.”
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posted on
11/27/2008 8:18:18 AM PST
by
Tax-chick
("And the LORD alone will be exalted in that day." (Is. 2)
To: Sub-Driver; Liz; NYer; wagglebee; neverdem; ShadowAce; AuntB; calcowgirl; JustAmy; Vision; ...
Free Printable button to print out on a sheet of paper, trim with scissors and pin on when you go CHRISTMAS shopping. If they don't serve you well, put the stuff back on the shelf (don't abandon carts, that's not an example of RIGHTEOUS indigation) and tell them why.
KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS because the Culture War isn't over...and most stores allow cash refunds after Christmas with receipts. Most only allow exchanges (no cash) without the receipt. Beware the fine print of some nonrefundable 'gift certificates' though!
No need to rush to pagan purveyors tomorrow--that is their idea, not yours. Consider what gifts you could give that are bought not with cash but instead with time and love.
Other ideas and resources at the site below although the site hasn't been updated recently.
Please Wish Me A Merry Christmas!
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posted on
11/27/2008 8:23:24 AM PST
by
The Spirit Of Allegiance
(Public Employees: Honor Your Oaths! Defend the Constitution from Enemies--Foreign and Domestic!)
To: wardaddy
"The older I get the less appreciation I have for diversity." I'm only 23... but, me too.
To: svcw
Same here. And too bad if someone does start whinning. Jesus is the reason for the season. If folks stay out of the stores that won’t say it, the message will get out there to the others. Happy Thabnksgiving one and all. Enjoy today.
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posted on
11/27/2008 8:39:33 AM PST
by
Longtom
To: Sub-Driver
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posted on
11/27/2008 8:41:06 AM PST
by
Diana in Wisconsin
('Taking the moderate path of appeasement leads to abysmal defeat.' - Rush on 11/05/08)
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