Will "Merry Christmas" Be Politically Incorrect to Say In Public? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Jenya · 12-25-2005, 04:43 PM

It seems "Happy Holidays" will soon replace "Merry Christmas" in the politically correct North American world. Should you fight the right to say to save "Merry Christmas" in public these days?

What do you think?

Jenya · 12-25-2005, 04:45 PM

Why isn't there a "Happy Hanukkah" smiley available in the list?

spunkygirl · 12-25-2005, 05:18 PM

I hope not that's really dumb cause the holiday is about the birth of Christ, so it should be Merry Christmas. To me Happy Holidays is more for all the holidays combined like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

Jenya · 12-25-2005, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sasette

I hope not that's really dumb cause the holiday is about the birth of Christ, so it should be Merry Christmas. To me Happy Holidays is more for all the holidays combined like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

So, Sasette. I think you'll fight to save the Christmas tradition.

I get kind of pissed when some people complain about a nativity scene on your lawn. I've seen these fights on American TV news. So If your family has a nice nativity scene, with a baby Jesus on their front lawn, and a snotty nosy neighbour makes a complaint, how would you...ummm.. "Shut them up"?

Growing up in Russia in the late 1980's, we could finally express religious beliefs on our property (even though not many bothered to do it because of fearing of complaints), and Orthodox churches were finally allowed to do it after a long battle with the Communist atheists back in 1982.

Now I see this threat over here in Norh America.

Kind of makes me wonder.

Dutabi84 · 12-25-2005, 06:27 PM

If I see anyone bitch about "Merry Christmas," they will probably get a nice punch to the throat.

Dean Winchester · 12-25-2005, 06:27 PM

I personally don't mind Happy Holidays, but however... I saw this commercial for either T.G.I. Fridays or Chili's talking about giving away their giftcards as presents, and it really irked me seeing the two friends giving each other giftcards saying "Happy Holidays" to each other.

IMO, Happy Holidays is informal, that is what you say to somebody in a checkout lane, not while you're exchanging gifts. Right, not everyone is Christian, and I have friends who are Jewish, what do I say to them? "Happy Hanukkah", and they will say "Merry Christmas" back to me. IMO, "Happy Holidays" is not something two people say when exchanging presents, it's way too informal and casual.

spunkygirl · 12-25-2005, 06:29 PM

I agree Happy Holidays is something you'd say to someone you don't really know well.

Dr. Thong · 12-25-2005, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenya

It seems "Happy Holidays" will soon replace "Merry Christmas" in the politically correct Noth American world. Should you fight the right to say to save "Merry Christmas" in public these days?

What do you think?

It already has replaced it to a certain degree: My company posted next year's holidays and we got the following P.C. substitutions:

Spring Holiday (Easter)
Winter Holiday (Christmas)

One of my enterprising co-workers went in and corrected it so that the political correctness has been removed and now everyone in my area proudly has the corrected copy with Easter and Christmas listed among the non-religious holidays.

I do think we need to fight for this: Political correctness has to go!!

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Originally Posted by HUNG UP!

I personally don't mind Happy Holidays, but however... I saw this commercial for either T.G.I. Fridays or Chili's talking about giving away their giftcards as presents, and it really irked me seeing the two friends giving each other giftcards saying "Happy Holidays" to each other.

IMO, Happy Holidays is informal, that is what you say to somebody in a checkout lane, not while you're exchanging gifts. Right, not everyone is Christian, and I have friends who are Jewish, what do I say to them? "Happy Hanukkah", and they will say "Merry Christmas" back to me. IMO, "Happy Holidays" is not something two people say when exchanging presents, it's way too informal and casual.

I know Jews who don't care whether you wish them "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Chanukah." As long as you wish them something, they're happy. That's as it should be.

Fleet · 12-25-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenya

It seems "Happy Holidays" will soon replace "Merry Christmas" in the politically correct Noth American world. Should you fight the right to say to save "Merry Christmas" in public these days?

What do you think?

Actually, in the last few weeks, the opposite has happened. Most department stores put "Merry Christmas" back in their ads and displayed in their stores once they heard that many people would not shop there until they went back to using the phrase "Merry Christmas."

Fonzarelli · 12-25-2005, 08:11 PM

I sure am glad we don't have even a discussion about this over here where I live.

Merry Christmas to all of you!

Jenya · 12-25-2005, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Actually, in the last few weeks, the opposite has happened. Most department stores put "Merry Christmas" back in their ads and displayed in their stores once they heard that many people would not shop there until they went back to using the phrase "Merry Christmas."

Well what's on President Bush's Whitehouse lawn tonight? a "Christmas Tree"? or a "Holiday Tree"?

You tell me!

HINT: You won't like the answer if you google it up!

Jenya · 12-25-2005, 08:27 PM

"Holiday Trees Arrive at Capitol, White House
Monday, November 28, 2005"

SOURCE: Fony Fox News.

Dean Winchester · 12-25-2005, 08:37 PM

does a "Holiday Tree" also contain New Years and Thanksgiving ornaments and have scenes from the pilgrims on it the way they have nativity scenes?

I just don't understand the hoopla, most Jews I've encountered understand that it's Christmas, not "the Holidays". Hell, Larry David is a very well-known Jew and he's written in Christmas (as opposed to "the holidays") episodes onto both Seinfeld AND Curb Your Enthusiasm. George bought Elaine the kashmir sweater with the red dot as a Christmas present, not as a "Happy Holidays" present, same with Elaine's nipple in the Christmas (not "Holiday") card. Cheryl's family came over and celebrated Christmas, not "The holidays" on Curb as well.

It's funny that some non-devout Christians are afraid to use the word Christmas out of fear it'll alienate non-Christians when I know plenty of Jewish people as well as Wiccans and athiests who say "Christmas" and not "holidays". People are so afraid of alienating and hurting feelings, but the truth is, not very many people are offended by Merry Christmas.

Dutabi84 · 12-25-2005, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenya

"Holiday Trees Arrive at Capitol, White House
Monday, November 28, 2005"

SOURCE: Fony Fox News.

For all the people who boycotted stores for not using "Merry Christmas," will they now be boycotting the president?

...

Janice · 12-25-2005, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

For all the people who boycotted stores for not using "Merry Christmas," will they now be boycotting the president?

...

Read the article, not the headline. It's called the White House Christmas Tree.

As for the Capitol tree. House Speaker Dennis Hastert made a big deal that it was renamed the Holiday Tree and had it restored to the Capitol Christmas Tree.

12-25-2005, 04:43 PM	#1
Jenya Supervisor Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,359	Will "Merry Christmas" Be Politically Incorrect to Say In Public? It seems "Happy Holidays" will soon replace "Merry Christmas" in the politically correct North American world. Should you fight the right to say to save "Merry Christmas" in public these days? What do you think?
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12-25-2005, 08:11 PM	#10
Fonzarelli Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 19, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,996	I sure am glad we don't have even a discussion about this over here where I live. Merry Christmas to all of you!
	__________________ Dennis Kucinich '08!

12-25-2005, 04:45 PM	#2
Jenya Supervisor Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,359	Why isn't there a "Happy Hanukkah" smiley available in the list?

12-25-2005, 05:18 PM	#3
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	I hope not that's really dumb cause the holiday is about the birth of Christ, so it should be Merry Christmas. To me Happy Holidays is more for all the holidays combined like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

12-25-2005, 06:27 PM	#5
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	If I see anyone bitch about "Merry Christmas," they will probably get a nice punch to the throat.

12-25-2005, 06:27 PM	#6
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I personally don't mind Happy Holidays, but however... I saw this commercial for either T.G.I. Fridays or Chili's talking about giving away their giftcards as presents, and it really irked me seeing the two friends giving each other giftcards saying "Happy Holidays" to each other. IMO, Happy Holidays is informal, that is what you say to somebody in a checkout lane, not while you're exchanging gifts. Right, not everyone is Christian, and I have friends who are Jewish, what do I say to them? "Happy Hanukkah", and they will say "Merry Christmas" back to me. IMO, "Happy Holidays" is not something two people say when exchanging presents, it's way too informal and casual.

12-25-2005, 06:29 PM	#7
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	I agree Happy Holidays is something you'd say to someone you don't really know well.

12-25-2005, 08:27 PM	#12
Jenya Supervisor Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,359	"Holiday Trees Arrive at Capitol, White House Monday, November 28, 2005" SOURCE: Fony Fox News.

12-25-2005, 08:37 PM	#13
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	does a "Holiday Tree" also contain New Years and Thanksgiving ornaments and have scenes from the pilgrims on it the way they have nativity scenes? I just don't understand the hoopla, most Jews I've encountered understand that it's Christmas, not "the Holidays". Hell, Larry David is a very well-known Jew and he's written in Christmas (as opposed to "the holidays") episodes onto both Seinfeld AND Curb Your Enthusiasm. George bought Elaine the kashmir sweater with the red dot as a Christmas present, not as a "Happy Holidays" present, same with Elaine's nipple in the Christmas (not "Holiday") card. Cheryl's family came over and celebrated Christmas, not "The holidays" on Curb as well. It's funny that some non-devout Christians are afraid to use the word Christmas out of fear it'll alienate non-Christians when I know plenty of Jewish people as well as Wiccans and athiests who say "Christmas" and not "holidays". People are so afraid of alienating and hurting feelings, but the truth is, not very many people are offended by Merry Christmas.