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Merry Christmas vs. Happy Non-Denominational... by Illiad 2005-12-19 11:13:08
...Holiday.

I'm quite areligious, but saying "Merry Christmas" does not offend me. Imagine that!

Enough with this Politically Correct rubbish. The "Christmas ethic" is AFAIK universal across all cultures: Peace and goodwill, giving and compassion. If someone says "Merry Christmas" to you, I don't believe it's an attempt to convert you, repress you or otherwise offend you. And if you do take offense due to some bizarre cultural pedantry, I'll play a small violin for you.

Likewise, if someone says "Happy Holidays" to you and you're a "Merry Christmas" fascist remember that its the sentiment, not the words, that ultimately matter. My tiny violin will be at your disposal as well, should you require it.

[ Reply ]
  I just give 'em all a hearty "Hari Krishna" :-) (n/t) by kahuana2005-12-19 11:17:34
  Ohhh....can you play "My Heart Bleeds by SnArL2006-11-19 12:55:59
    You missed one word in your song title: by ChuckAB2005-12-19 11:23:08
    Wth all the griping of late, I actually expected by Esteis2006-11-19 12:55:59
      Hehe...I got a sponsorship so I don't have to see by SnArL2005-12-19 11:27:14
        I don't see them, it's geography-based I heard. by Esteis2005-12-19 11:30:34
          If it was equal gendered, I'd mind less. by esbita2005-12-19 11:37:59
            Yeah, that kind of thing vexes me, too. by Esteis2005-12-19 11:53:42
              For a site that calls itself "True," by rorajoey2005-12-19 14:02:31
        Just because you don't have to, doesn't mean you by dire_lobo2005-12-19 11:38:21
          Yeah, but the ads slow down my workstation at work by SnArL2005-12-19 11:50:28
            Demand a real computer, then, by LionsPhil2005-12-19 11:53:16
              I'm a contractor by SnArL2005-12-19 12:35:26
  *eats violin* by Esteis2005-12-19 11:20:17
  Merry christmaka? by Rogue19712005-12-19 11:21:54
    As a local rabbi was quoted on the local news... by esbita2005-12-19 11:26:54
      Festive candelabra? (n/t) by kahuana2005-12-19 11:28:10
        "Festive fire-hazard" by SnArL2005-12-19 11:30:12
          Even Seasonal Decorative Outdoor LED Light Strings by kahuana2006-11-19 12:55:59
            My neighbour re-strung the tree outside by ag_wyvern2005-12-19 11:39:42
    We're having a Chrismakah party this year by wolfhound6682005-12-19 12:51:49
  Fine. WhatevAr... Merry ChristaHunaKwanzamas! by dire_lobo2005-12-19 11:31:08
    Zalige Kerstdagen! (n/t) by Esteis2005-12-19 11:32:16
      Back atcha! (well, if it means what I think by dire_lobo2005-12-19 11:35:45
        Good thing I don't mind by Esteis2005-12-19 11:56:24
      God Jul! by Spiff2005-12-19 11:50:05
        But since 'Yule' is Pagan... (n/t) by kyrasantae2005-12-19 11:52:51
          ...and we don't care... (n/t) by krikkert2005-12-19 12:53:08
  I still say bah-humbug by Glytch782005-12-19 11:33:21
  To put it another way... by ag_wyvern2005-12-19 11:37:12
    Hmm. Too many 007 movies. by chanceslost2005-12-19 14:46:07
  Seconded! I'm also not religious, yet by Concept2005-12-19 11:40:14
  The thing that amuses ms about 'happy holidays' by Arachnid2005-12-19 11:40:34
    Now you've done it! by Concept2005-12-19 11:45:42
  Merry Consumermas! by LionsPhil2006-11-19 12:55:59
  Heh. Nobody's mentioned Festivus yet... :-) (n/t) by kahuana2005-12-19 11:46:43
    Nor Wintereenmas, by LionsPhil2006-11-19 12:55:59
  I JUST posted something on my... by Ravenlock2006-11-19 12:55:59
    Hehe, like the PvP link you had in your blog. (n/t) by Concept2005-12-19 11:52:10
      Yeah, it's a good one. ;-) (n/t) by Ravenlock2005-12-19 11:52:42
  All that's bugging me this year... by McNutcase2005-12-19 11:49:38
    I'm *so* glad I've yet to, er, "experience" that. (n/t) by LionsPhil2005-12-19 12:00:58
      Avoid all shops, then. by McNutcase2005-12-19 12:05:11
        I'm blocking that one out too, it seems. by LionsPhil2005-12-19 12:06:52
          I said "best", not "best-known". by McNutcase2005-12-19 12:09:01
            I've seen that ad, by LionsPhil2005-12-19 12:14:45
  I admit, I try to say "Happy Holidays" by stephystar2005-12-19 11:50:08
    Actually, MY holiday... by McNutcase2005-12-19 11:53:20
      Well, that's nice. Uh, happy holiday to you. (n/t) by stephystar2005-12-19 11:56:43
        Hey, I was at least willing to experiment! by McNutcase2005-12-19 12:02:11
          Inspired by a similar theme from by Sterling_Ag2005-12-19 12:32:52
            I remember reading that. by stephystar2005-12-19 12:36:29
              I just started re-reading it last night by Sterling_Ag2005-12-19 12:42:31
                Too true. by stephystar2005-12-19 12:44:28
  For some people cross, jesus and christmas by shminux2005-12-19 11:52:38
    Well, the cross was a torture/execution device by Spiff2005-12-19 11:54:39
      Not only that. by Peace_man2005-12-19 12:48:45
    "Tolerance" swings both ways. by esbita2005-12-19 12:10:55
      No it doesn't , silly. (n/t) by VivianC2005-12-19 12:40:19
        I just wanted excuse... by esbita2005-12-19 12:50:18
  Some people just enjoy being offended. by Spud312005-12-19 11:57:37
  Happy "sponsored by Toys 'R' Us" day! (n/t) by Jeff_UK2005-12-19 12:07:15
    Now, that, I'll celebrate! by stephystar2005-12-19 12:46:43
  The one that gets me: by Feng_Li2005-12-19 12:41:27
  Thankfully... by Glum_Reaper2005-12-19 12:49:08
  Christmas is December 25th... by VivianC2005-12-19 12:49:25
    Why thank you ol' chap. by Illiad2005-12-19 14:37:07
    It doesn't matter what faith you are, by Bellator2005-12-19 15:13:20
    BZZZT! So close :-) by ag_wyvern2005-12-19 16:06:23
  He's repressing me! by chrisP2005-12-19 12:53:01
    "He'lp, help, I'm being repressed!" (n/t) by krikkert2005-12-19 12:59:46
      Thanks for the correction. by chrisP2005-12-19 13:04:10
        Pedant, pedant! Pedant, pedant, pedant, pedant, by SouthpawPL2005-12-19 14:26:27
  Merry Hannumas and Happy Kwanzika! (n/t) by RetiQlum22005-12-19 13:04:34
    I wouldn't say "Kwanzika." by kelli2172005-12-19 13:58:52
  Happy Monday, December 19th. by rorajoey2005-12-19 13:59:34
  Happy ChristmaChanukwanzaa! by AshyRaine2005-12-19 16:13:20
  I like how Jon Stewart put it... by bimkins2005-12-19 19:35:58

 

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