"Merry Christmas" vs "Happy Holidays" (Religious, track)

demon hunter · 12-15-2005, 01:44 PM

there is this big controversy over sayig "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays". In our wal-mart we aren't aloud to say "Merry Christmas". We have to say "Happy Holidays". Apparently some people get offended by merry christmas. personly i don't think we should have to stop saying it because it has the word christ in it. what do yall think?

madeinNY · 12-15-2005, 01:44 PM

HAHA you should say happy exmass and then see what damn walmart says.

right-track · 12-15-2005, 01:58 PM

This type of political correctness really gets up my nose.

Through personal experience I've found that the perception of offending non christians is unfounded.

Asians for example are not offended by christmas, but by assuming they are, only fuels resentment amongst rascists and the ignorant.

The whole exersize is counterproductive.

Should'nt this thread be in the lounge?

riseagainstrocks · 12-15-2005, 02:37 PM

^I agree.

It's really lame. I can't think of a non-Christian friend on mine who gets offended by Merry Christmas. It's the meaning behind the meaning that people don't get. Its a wish for happiness and joy. Not only on Christmas day, but throught the year. Political Correctness it's getting outta hand.

IamAlejo · 12-15-2005, 03:02 PM

Just recently some of Bush strongest supporters got pissed at him cause he sent out holiday cards saying "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"...which seems odd, since he used so much of the strong religious background to get elected, then doesn't have the backbone to put it on a damn Christmas card to his supporters.

adidasss · 12-15-2005, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IamAlejo

Just recently some of Bush strongest supporters got pissed at him cause he sent out holiday cards saying "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"...which seems odd, since he used so much of the strong religious background to get elected, then doesn't have the backbone to put it on a damn Christmas card to his supporters.

did yours also say happy holidays?

Political correctness is so dull.....

Imonlydancing · 12-15-2005, 03:14 PM

We don't say happy holidays in England.
So yeah.
I spose 'happy christmas' is not offending...
some people of other religions are allowed to miss the church service we have at school.
hmm.

right-track · 12-15-2005, 03:31 PM

How excited my kids will be on 'holiday' eve, as they lie in their beds waiting with anticipation for 'holiday' day to dawn.

The look on their faces as they see the mountain of 'holiday' presents piled high, underneath the undecorated 'holiday' tree.

The joy at the knowledge, that Father Holiday has not forgotten them.

The magic and wonder that is 'holiday day'.

adidasss · 12-15-2005, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by right-track

How excited my kids will be on 'holiday' eve, as they lie in their beds waiting with anticipation for 'holiday' day to dawn.

The look on their faces as they see the mountain of 'holiday' presents piled high, underneath the undecorated 'holiday' tree.

The joy at the knowledge, that Father Holiday has not forgotten them.

The magic and wonder that is 'holiday day'.

you're a barrel of laughs you are.....

madeinNY · 12-15-2005, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by right-track

How excited my kids will be on 'holiday' eve, as they lie in their beds waiting with anticipation for 'holiday' day to dawn.

The look on their faces as they see the mountain of 'holiday' presents piled high, underneath the undecorated 'holiday' tree.

The joy at the knowledge, that Father Holiday has not forgotten them.

The magic and wonder that is 'holiday day'.

that made me LOL. literally. hahah

12-15-2005, 01:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
demon hunter sith goddess Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In the deepest pit of your mind Posts: 40	"Merry Christmas" vs "Happy Holidays" there is this big controversy over sayig "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays". In our wal-mart we aren't aloud to say "Merry Christmas". We have to say "Happy Holidays". Apparently some people get offended by merry christmas. personly i don't think we should have to stop saying it because it has the word christ in it. what do yall think? __________________ LAY THE LINE OF YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE OF THE CROSS!!!!!

12-15-2005, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
madeinNY [[la de da diddy da]] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY...duh. Posts: 444	HAHA you should say happy exmass and then see what damn walmart says. __________________ I cleared out my PM box...I promise. lol

12-15-2005, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
riseagainstrocks Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DC Posts: 3,320	^I agree. It's really lame. I can't think of a non-Christian friend on mine who gets offended by Merry Christmas. It's the meaning behind the meaning that people don't get. Its a wish for happiness and joy. Not only on Christmas day, but throught the year. Political Correctness it's getting outta hand. __________________ One note timeless, came out of nowhere...

12-15-2005, 03:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
IamAlejo Muck Fusic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,575	Just recently some of Bush strongest supporters got pissed at him cause he sent out holiday cards saying "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"...which seems odd, since he used so much of the strong religious background to get elected, then doesn't have the backbone to put it on a damn Christmas card to his supporters. __________________ a man, a plan, a canal, panama

12-15-2005, 01:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	This type of political correctness really gets up my nose. Through personal experience I've found that the perception of offending non christians is unfounded. Asians for example are not offended by christmas, but by assuming they are, only fuels resentment amongst rascists and the ignorant. The whole exersize is counterproductive. Should'nt this thread be in the lounge?

12-15-2005, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Imonlydancing raaaaaaa Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bedford Posts: 951	We don't say happy holidays in England. So yeah. I spose 'happy christmas' is not offending... some people of other religions are allowed to miss the church service we have at school. hmm.

12-15-2005, 03:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	How excited my kids will be on 'holiday' eve, as they lie in their beds waiting with anticipation for 'holiday' day to dawn. The look on their faces as they see the mountain of 'holiday' presents piled high, underneath the undecorated 'holiday' tree. The joy at the knowledge, that Father Holiday has not forgotten them. The magic and wonder that is 'holiday day'.