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I’ve been putting “happy holidays’ on all my Christmas cards for a few years now. I’m 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 I’ll take them off the damn list. It’s my small part, but I’m 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

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

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.

...and that exactly the same reaction that my Jewish friends have.

So who exactly is really complaining on religious grounds?