Christmas is a time to celebrate with family and friends everything that Jesus Christ has given us to live for. Gift giving is just something that goes along with the holiday to show your feelings with others. Whether or not someone says "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" is their own decision. It should not be forced upon anyone to say something specific around this time of year. People of other religions use those phrases as a way to receive attention because they say it "offends" them. Well I think it is generous and kind to wish someone a Merry Christmas because they are wishing good things upon your holiday season. As Mike Straka says, " think it's safe to say that the person saying "Happy Holidays" simply wants to include everybody in the sentiment. Not just Christians" -- it shouldn't matter the religion you are because that phrase is in no means meant to offend someone. The holiday season is meant to bring people together to celebrate all the good things we have. Almost everyone still buys gifts at the holiday season so I do not see the harm in wishing them a wonderful holiday.
It is someones personal right to say whatever they may please. If someone is offended by it I believe they have a right to say something. But the problems that are made because of that simple sentence is outrageous. There is no need to determine hatred upon someone who is just trying to be nice and lift the spirits of those around Christmas. It is hard to always satisfy everyone around you. Regardless of what you say, someone is always going to think twice or not like what they hear. It is not worth it to argue over something so microscopic that should not even be much of a controversial issue. If someone can sacrifice their life for our well being, it is in our best interest to respect that and for the pain he suffered. No one should ever use him in vain and should always be grateful for the obstacle he endured. So let Christmas be Christmas and let everyone say what they want to say during the holiday season. Don't take offense to it because how is someone just supposed to know your not Christian just by looking at you? Just move one a live your life. LEAVE CHRISTMAS ALONE!!
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Amen. Like you said, you have a right to say what you want to and if someone if offended then they can say something. I think most people in our class have the same view that there should not be a debate over these phrases.
I completely agree with what you said, and we had a lot of the same point in common such as, you are not aware of someone’s religion by just looking at them. Your blog was really well written and very strong on the point. I also believe that many people are going to agree with what you said as well as this perspective of the issue.
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