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Kate
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The War on Christmas

With all the hubbub about retailers now allowing their employees to say 'Merry Christmas' rather than 'Happy Holidays', I'm wondering if anyone has wished you a Merry Christmas during your holiday shopping?

No one has wished me a Merry Christmas. Only 'Have a nice holiday.' I think I'm offended. Chat Icon

Posted 12/19/06 8:09 PM
 
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VirginiaDeb
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Re: The War on Christmas

A few of my students have.

ETA: No retailers have though.

Message edited 12/19/2006 8:13:53 PM.

Posted 12/19/06 8:13 PM
 

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Message edited 6/4/2009 11:04:09 AM.

Posted 12/19/06 8:21 PM
 

Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: The War on Christmas

The cashier in TJ Maxx wished me a "Merry Christmas" and to be honest, I thought the opposite... "Hey, what if I was Jewish?".

DH is Jewish and I asked him if it bothers him. He said he's just gotten used to people assuming Merry Christmas all of these years.

JMO but, I think it should be Happy Holidays.

Posted 12/19/06 8:51 PM
 

BaroqueMama
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Re: The War on Christmas

Actually, I think everyone should be saying Happy Hanukkah to everyone to make up for lost timeChat Icon

Posted 12/19/06 8:57 PM
 

McSullivan
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Re: The War on Christmas

Actually, a few people have whispered it to me. As if they aren't sure if it's okay to say it out loud. I've noticed a nervousness about the whole thing. I find it refreshing to hear someone wishing me a "Merry Christmas". I'm too scared, normally. It's really kind of sad.

Posted 12/19/06 9:04 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: The War on Christmas

I was at Victoria's Secret last week and the cashier said Merry Christmas.

Posted 12/19/06 9:08 PM
 

BaroqueMama
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Re: The War on Christmas

It's just all so ridiculous. I'm all for including everyone and making sure no one feels like they are being slighted, but people feeling like they can't say Merry Christmas is just crazy. What we should REALLY be saying is, "Happy Consumersday!" or "Happy Spendyourmoneydays". Because, if anyone else has noticed, it's not like it's all about the actual holidays anymore, anyway.

Posted 12/19/06 9:09 PM
 

dm24angel
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Re: The War on Christmas

Actually as someone who celebrates Christmas, I would be offended if someone said Merry Christmas...What if I were Jewish or didnt celebrate christmas?

I dont think wishing anyone a merry christmas, unless you know them is appropriate at all.

Posted 12/19/06 9:09 PM
 

july06bride
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Re: The War on Christmas

The man pumping my gas today didChat Icon

Posted 12/19/06 9:10 PM
 

alnem
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Re: The War on Christmas

honestly, not a single retailer has said either to me! they're pretty grumpy at roosevelt feild i guess! i say "happy holidays" to everyone and i havent had a single person say it back...not even the salvation army guy!!!! Chat Icon

Posted 12/19/06 9:34 PM
 

mosa77
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Re: The War on Christmas

at my job we still have to say happy holidays i think that is what it should be anyway though there are so many diffenrent believes out there to narrow it down to merry christmas is offensive i think

Posted 12/19/06 9:47 PM
 

Jax430
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Re: The War on Christmas

I don't think any retailers have wished me a Merry Christmas this year. I usually remember when they do. Since I'm Jewish, I usually purposely say "Happy holidays" in response. I'm always tempted to say "and a Happy Chanukah to you" and see what reaction I get!

Posted 12/19/06 9:52 PM
 

Goldi0218
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Re: The War on Christmas

Im Jewish and I appreciate any gesture of good spirit. No one is looking to convert me by wishing me a Merry Christmas.

Posted 12/19/06 10:04 PM
 

Lisa
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Re: The War on Christmas

Posted by Goldi0218

Im Jewish and I appreciate any gesture of good spirit. No one is looking to convert me by wishing me a Merry Christmas.



Great attitude!! Chat Icon

I feel that if I get a Merry Chrismas from a cashier....so be it...Christian or not...its better than the grunting you usually get during the year!! Chat Icon

Posted 12/19/06 10:13 PM
 

MelToddJulia
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Re: The War on Christmas

Nope, just Happy Holidays.....

Posted 12/19/06 10:22 PM
 

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Re: The War on Christmas

The other day I was in a church (for my job) and I wished them Happy Holidays because I'm so used to being "PC". She wished me Merry Christmas....and I was like "yeah Merry Christmas." It was so nice to hear it. I forgot where I was for a second. Chat Icon

Posted 12/19/06 10:48 PM
 

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Re: The War on Christmas

yes both Macy's and Stew Leonard's I got a Merry Christmas Chat Icon

Message edited 12/20/2006 12:19:27 AM.

Posted 12/20/06 12:19 AM
 

Emily
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Re: The War on Christmas

The guy at the bank was afraid to say anything so I said, "Happy Holidays!"


Then he said, "Oh, you too!!" with a huge smile. Chat Icon

Posted 12/20/06 7:16 AM
 

Emily
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Re: The War on Christmas

Posted by -DonnaMarie-

yes both Macy's and Stew Leonard's I got a Merry Christmas Chat Icon




That's funny! Macy's wished me Happy Holidays when I paid for something. My last name seems to go either way and they were not looking for a lawsuit. Chat Icon

Posted 12/20/06 7:17 AM
 

jxnoscar
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Re: The War on Christmas

I work in retail and I am so used to saying Happy Holidays that I even called the tree atr Rockefeller Center The holiday tree bc thats what everyone is calling it lately. I get so MAD over this.

Christmas is Christmas. just like and Orange is and Orange.

Posted 12/20/06 10:00 AM
 

Beth
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Re: The War on Christmas

I just got my first one- from one of vendors in China

she was so cute!

Posted 12/20/06 10:04 AM
 

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Re: The War on Christmas

I haven't done much holiday shopping this month (did it all beforehand). But when I have gone out, it's been Happy Holiday's. I think I got Merry Xmas once.

Posted 12/20/06 10:05 AM
 

Aga
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Re: The War on Christmas

as someone that was born and grew up in a country mostly catholic, Happy Holidays seems soooo impersonal to me... I want to hear Merry Christmas!!!!!!

Posted 12/20/06 10:08 AM
 

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Re: The War on Christmas

Now that I think about it I've received only "Happy Holidays"!Chat Icon

Posted 12/20/06 10:09 AM
 
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