It’s that time of year again. The ongoing war of -
“Merry Christmas” “Happy Holidays”
“Season’s Greetings”
This conflict alone can take the “Merry” out of everything.
I am a Christian. I believe the ONLY reason we have Christmas is because God sent His only Son to earth as a baby – born of a virgin. And as cliché as it may sound – He really is the ONLY reason for the season.
NO ONE can take Jesus out of my season – except me. No matter what you say to me – He is my reason for celebrating.
That said, let me add, I believe the people who complain about this greeting – either way are only stirring up a dissension that we ought not have.
I’ve worked in retail. I worked in fast retail in the 1970’s and by fast I mean in the grocery check out line. I had only a few seconds to give a greeting. Often it was “Happy Holidays” - not because I was trying to remove Jesus from the season but because I didn’t have time to say “Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.” I didn’t even have time to say “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.” But I did have time to say “Happy Holidays.”
And interestingly, in the ‘70”s I never heard of anyone being offended by that greeting. When I did say “Merry Christmas” it never offended anyone either.
Political Correctness is a big joke.
Personally, I appreciate any greeting and always smile and return a greeting. Now that I have more time to greet, I will often say the extended version.
I think it’s silly – ridiculous – disturbing – that a.n.y.o.n.e. get upset with me because I say “Merry Christmas.” But I also believe the same when others get upset when the greeting is “Happy Holidays.”
Good grief people… Let’s grow up. I believe what I believe. You believe what you believe. I will greet how I want – you greet how you want.
BUT if I work for you or if you are my government – or anyone for that matter - Don’t tell me how to greet people. PLEASE LEAVE MY GREETING ALONE.
You respect me and I will respect you.
