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Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

I don't think it's religious....holly bushes grow everywhere.

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

not religious at all.. just seasonal.. we had something similar sent to our clients as well.

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

IMO nobody cares about what the decorations are, unless it is blatant.
IMO holly isn't a blatant or specific christmas theme...

I would send them

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

I think its purely seasonal...

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

Non religious except for the colors (green & red). I'm not qualifed to judge having been raised Catholic.

etd. I just got off the phone w. my mom (she's Jewish). First she said no, it's fine to send out. Then I said "What about to Jewish clients?" She said "Oh, that's a different story. Holly is typically a Christmas wreath."

Bottom line - she'd pick something else.

Message edited 12/4/2005 8:11:32 PM.

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

Its Seasonal, however when you see it you do think of Christmas, but it can be used for both.

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

Yes, it is seasonal, but It reminds me of Christmas.

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

i think it is totally fine. it is a sweet gesture and should be viewed as one. it is such a shame that we always have to worry about being so PC.

Message edited 12/4/2005 10:12:33 PM.

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

Personally, as a Jew, I view holly as symbolic of xmas, b/c it is used as an xmas decoration. I wouldn't be offended if I received a seasons greeting card with it, b/c I'm used to getting things like that. Personally, when I want to send out "generic" holiday/seasonal cards, I try and find something with snow flakes or snowmen.

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

i understand what some people are saying but i think that the cards are fine.

I mean ....candles are symbols of Hanukkah but that wouldn't stop me from having them on a holiday card

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

I would go with something with a winter theme. Holly reminds me of Christmas.

Re: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

I don't think it's "religious" per se but I do think it's Christmas and not really appropriate for Chanukah. JMO.

Re: UPDATE: POLL: HELP! Does the image of green holly with red berries signify XMAS?

Ancient Druids believed holly was favored by the sun god; upon conversion, Christians found a natural connection to the son of God.