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Originally Posted by Poppinjay
But do you know anybody that is offended by a Merry Christmas?
I like to hear it, I think it's fine. I just don't think there is a war on Christmas. It's just another way that pundits make money off of manufactured outrage.
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Exactly what I was thinking. I can't think of a single person who is offended by Merry Christmas. I have had a few Jewish aquantences remind me that they don't celebrate Christmas when I've said it to them but it is always with either a laugh or a dramatic roll of the eyes... to which I say, Happy Chanukah.
I have to admit that I am a bit puzzled by the whole -- Menorah, Crescent, Nativity arguement...
Part of the big issue here is there are many different things at work here:
1) an increasingly diverse population
2) increased sensitivity to other cultures and religions
3) a largely secular aspect to the Holiday that crosses all cultures and religions
4) a few people who are "put out" by the term Holiday.
Here's what you do. Celebrate how you like to celebrate. Say the greeting you like to say and let other say what they want.
If you want a Nativity scene in your school... take it up with the Supreme court.