Comments on: Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays

By: Suebob

Suebob — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:18:30 +0000

I think this fake controversy was mostly made up by a few Fox news commentators to get people stirred up.

I try to respect everyone and to me using the generic “Happy Holidays” doesn’t do any harm. If people say “Merry Christmas” to me, I say it back to them.

I figure it is not a big deal to me, but if I was in the minority position, I might feel a little slighted or sensitive at people assuming I was a Christian.

By: Kay

Kay — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:30:58 +0000

Not at all. My parents are INC and when I greet them Merry Christmas, they reply with Happy Holidays and we’re all happy. It doesn’t matter what the words are. It’s the feeling of love and caring.

By: creative-type dad

creative-type dad — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:12:35 +0000

I completely agree with you.

It’s almost ridiculous to call a blatant Christmas tree “Holiday Tree” or words that say “Happy Holidays” next to a huge Santa.

I don’t see anybody getting all upset about saying Happy Halloween, or Valentines.

By: kailani

kailani — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:37:34 +0000

I think that sometimes things get so over-analyzed. It should just be what a person is comfortable saying.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:10:07 +0000

Thank you, thank you, Thank. You. I was so sick of hearing about all of the hoopla last year. It’s Merry Christmas. I don’t have a problem hearing “Happy Holidays” as long as its not the main focus of every card, sign, and advertising slogan.