Should we say "Merry Christmas" as the greeting for this season or the more generic "Happy Holidays"? Some people feel that Happy Holidays or words to that effect are more inclusive of other faiths, beliefs and non-beliefs. Others, myself included, think that using the proper term for the season, Christmas, is more respectful of the seasons' origin. I have no problem with people saying, "Happy Hanukkah" or using the greeting which suits their tradition. I just don't feel comfortable saying, happy holidays.
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Say "Merry Christmas"
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A different greeting of one's Choice
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"Bah Humbug"
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12-12-03 12:14 PM #1
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"Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays"
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12-12-03 12:20 PM #2
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hehe, I wonder what the pagans called it when they first formed it.
Honestly, I don't have just 'one' saying.GeorgiaCarry.org is an influential civil rights organization committed to not resting until the State of Georgia ceases all infringements upon the people's natural right to keep and bear arms that is protected by both the constitutions of Georgia and the USA. It's members include prominent legislators, captains of industry, members of the armed forces, police officers, parents, academics, lawyers, and citizens from all walks of life.
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12-12-03 12:44 PM #3
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The school where my wife teaches has a "Winter Music program" that features CHRISTMAS MUSIC! (((sigh)))
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12-12-03 03:33 PM #4
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"Merry Christmas" -- if you are offended, screw you!!!
how's that? ? ? ? ?I may be wrong but I'm not wrong long.
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12-12-03 03:51 PM #5
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I always say Merry Christmas. To me Happy Holidays covers New Years or Hannuka.
Oh, and since I am an atheist, I guess I say Merry Christmas out of habit. Kinda like 'bless you' when someone sneezes.
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12-12-03 04:00 PM #6
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Works for me. :DOriginally posted by nickg
"Merry Christmas" -- if you are offended, screw you!!!
how's that? ? ? ? ?
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12-12-03 04:04 PM #7
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I'f I'm talking about 'christmas' then I'll say christmas..........if I'm talking about the holiday season as a whole, or new years, or chaunukah, or kwansi, etc I'll say those names
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12-12-03 04:20 PM #8
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Merry Freaking Christmas.
Don't take life so seriously, you're not gonna get out of it alive anyway!
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12-12-03 05:28 PM #9
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MERRY CHRISTMAS......................
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12-12-03 05:38 PM #10
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hehe to me the holidays are whenever I can get off campus.
GeorgiaCarry.org is an influential civil rights organization committed to not resting until the State of Georgia ceases all infringements upon the people's natural right to keep and bear arms that is protected by both the constitutions of Georgia and the USA. It's members include prominent legislators, captains of industry, members of the armed forces, police officers, parents, academics, lawyers, and citizens from all walks of life.
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12-12-03 06:03 PM #11
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It depends on who I am around when I talk about it. If I am around a person who doesn't celebrate Christmas, I will refer to it as the holiday season. Otherwise, the default for me is Merry Christmas.
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12-12-03 08:14 PM #12
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Merry Christmas. Christmas was around a long time, much before any other currently celebrated holiday. Every calendar I have ever seen ( except probably the ones from PETA) say "CHRISTMAS" under 12-25. Never saw one that didn't say Christmas or New Years and listed " Happy Holidays" for both days instead.
Having said that, say whatever makes you feel merry.Creeper Cop
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12-12-03 08:22 PM #13
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Merry fu**ing Christmas to you to (my favorite saying).
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12-12-03 08:31 PM #14
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Thanks, I'll saty out of Nevada for the month of December so I don't have to listen to that.
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12-13-03 01:47 AM #15
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just refer to me as the grench (sp?)
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