There are a few things that this time of year spurs other than holiday spirit, family joy and all that other bull. Anger, resentment and debates on political correctness are some of those few. Political correctness is where I’m headed with this blog. There tends to be a very passionate debate about the proper greeting around this time.Ladies and gentlemen, on today’s undercard we have two heavyweights of the season. Please welcome into the blog world:
Merry Christmas v. Happy Holidays
In one corner we have the people who go merrily on their way tossing out Merry Christmas’s like its their job. No concern or thought given for whom they’re saying it to despite the fact they may care less about your holiday and celebrate something entirely different.
In the other corner you have the folks passively walking around dishing out Happy Holiday’s like it’s their politically correct job. They show concern and thoughtfulness to the fact they might be speaking to someone who doesn’t share the same beliefs.
Who’s the winner of this bout? It’s the people who are merrily on their way tossing out Merry Christmas’s like it’s their job. The fact of the matter is that yes this is “the holiday season” but the true fact is that it’s only “the holiday season” because of Christmas time and I don’t want to hear otherwise. If you are someone who takes it personal when somebody wishes you a Merry Christmas when you may not celebrate that particular religion do you take that same attitude with you in all walks of life?
If so, then you shouldn’t take advantage of the vacation afforded you as a result of the holiday. You shouldn’t take advantage of the Christmas sales. None of it. If you want to separate yourself from that holiday than go all in.
The fact of the matter is that whomever is wishing you Merry Christmas is simply being nice. They’re being friendly. Take the greeting as a sign of respect and positive communication that is rarely seen this days between strangers. Instead of getting insulted you can simply say:
“Why thank you. I don’t celebrate Christmas but thank you very much. And you as well!”
People need to stop taking everything so damn personal. It’s annoying. Just enjoy life for crying out loud.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas v. Happy Holidays
In one corner we have the people who go merrily on their way tossing out Merry Christmas’s like its their job. No concern or thought given for whom they’re saying it to despite the fact they may care less about your holiday and celebrate something entirely different.
In the other corner you have the folks passively walking around dishing out Happy Holiday’s like it’s their politically correct job. They show concern and thoughtfulness to the fact they might be speaking to someone who doesn’t share the same beliefs.
Who’s the winner of this bout? It’s the people who are merrily on their way tossing out Merry Christmas’s like it’s their job. The fact of the matter is that yes this is “the holiday season” but the true fact is that it’s only “the holiday season” because of Christmas time and I don’t want to hear otherwise. If you are someone who takes it personal when somebody wishes you a Merry Christmas when you may not celebrate that particular religion do you take that same attitude with you in all walks of life?
If so, then you shouldn’t take advantage of the vacation afforded you as a result of the holiday. You shouldn’t take advantage of the Christmas sales. None of it. If you want to separate yourself from that holiday than go all in.
The fact of the matter is that whomever is wishing you Merry Christmas is simply being nice. They’re being friendly. Take the greeting as a sign of respect and positive communication that is rarely seen this days between strangers. Instead of getting insulted you can simply say:
“Why thank you. I don’t celebrate Christmas but thank you very much. And you as well!”
People need to stop taking everything so damn personal. It’s annoying. Just enjoy life for crying out loud.Merry Christmas
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