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OPINION: Merry Christmas vs. happy holidays
Topic Started: Dec 4 2008, 11:25 AM (40 Views)
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Some people use the phrase "Happy Holidays" as a sociopolitical statement to counter the harmless "Merry Christmas" wish. It can be used as a stick in the eye, but it almost never is. Mostly, it's just a kind and thoughtful statement.

"Happy Holidays" is a perfectly valid statement, considering the fact Thanksgiving kicks off a season of several major holidays. For people with friends, family and colleagues of various religious backgrounds, cards that say "Happy Holidays" are a matter of efficiency. Send them any time in November, December and January and each recipient will apply the kind phrase to whichever holiday he or she celebrates.

For millions of Americans - who celebrate most or all of the major winter holidays - "Happy Holidays" means nothing other than a wish to others to enjoy all of the various celebrations.

But "Merry Christmas" is a great and wonderful holiday wish as well. It's a kind and thoughtful thing to say on or near Christmas to anyone, regardless of religion. Nobody who isn't Jewish should take offense if wished "Happy Hanukkah," and nobody who isn't Christian should take offense to "Merry Christmas." These are all well wishes, so hear them with an open heart. If you've never celebrated Hanukkah, and someone wishes you happiness in conjunction with the great festival of lights, consider yourself included. Likewise, with a Christmas wish.

It's understandable how some non-Christians have grown tired of hearing "Merry Christmas," as if it's the only December holiday. Majority cultures can be overbearing without trying. And it's equally understandable how Christians have grown weary of those worn-out attacks on Christmas, and the rhetoric that says we should all just say "Happy Holidays" for fear of insulting non-Christians.

But "Merry Christmas" is never an insult or an imposition of religion, and "Happy Holidays" isn't a vicious attack on or slight of Christmas. These are nothing other than simple friendly phrases. For those who can't stand either, try this one: "Happy Holy Days." Then just be happy, and try to avoid stress.





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