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Correct, correct but I think were merging issues.
Part of that problem is indeed the whole commercialization development that in my opinion, spawned "Christmas'": A secular, national holiday and a religious one.
For example, many people ( I do not have any stats, just assumptions so please bear with me) celebrate Christmas are NOT Christians. Precisely because it is no longer identified as such, or at the very least, has grown to accommodate secular commercial society.
Similarly, many Jews celebrate Hannukah but aren't particularly religious. In other word, the holiday has diversified. (That's probably a whole other thread).
By the way, you are not the only one who finds the "x-mas assault" annoying. It actually starts right after Halloween now!! Argh!
Also, when people say "Merry Christmas", it's usually a nice thing, not a Crusade-to-convert-the-heathens (lol). Nowadays, though, cause everyone is so damn sensitive, people say "Happy Holidays".. Which is also nice.
Funny thing is, Halloween is also a religious holiday, but the non-Christians don't declare jihad when Jack-o-lanterns appear or threaten to sue over Halloween decor.
*shrug* It'll sort itself out eventually I think. Live and let live.
Happy Hannukah to you friend and l'chaim!
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