It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year

I believe that everyone blows this discussion of "Merry Christmas" versus "Happy Holidays" way out of proportion. Who cares. It should be personal preference on which one to say. It is not worth giving somebody a hard time for wanting to say one or the other. Many people will anticipate the day of Christmas to go receive and give gifts, but they won't say Merry Christmas. Well if it is a happy (merry) day, and it happens to be Christmas, why can't you say Merry Christmas. Nothing is wrong with Happy Holidays either. People are different sizes, shapes, and colors with their own unique religions and beliefs. If a person does or doesn't want to say Merry Christmas, they should do what is comfortable. Disliking a person for a two word sentence sounds ridiculous, especially since the two words being said are "Happy" and "Merry." The last time I checked, these words are said out of kindness.

Mike Straka from article one puts my opinion into perspective when he says, "No matter how seriously you take Christmas, you're still buying gifts and wrapping paper and cards and fruitcake — so let's not take ourselves all that seriously now, OK?" Exactly. If you Celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, or just the fact that it is December, enjoy yourself. If everything is taken so literally, why celebrate anything? "The United States today is the most tolerant and diverse society in history. It celebrates all faiths with an open heart and open-mindedness that, compared to even the most advanced countries in Europe, are unique." (Charles Krauthammer, Article 2) If this is the case, lets show open-mindedness to whatever someone says. If you don't agree, ignore them. You know what the say; ignorance is bliss. The Sioux City Journal mentions about Walmart employees and states, "They can say whatever they'd rather ... 'Happy Holidays' ... 'Merry Christmas.''' Some people are getting the idea. It should not matter what is said as long as it as meant as a friendly greeting to a customer. The Sioux City Journal also says that JC Pennys stores do not force the employees to say a greeting at all. There was that little amendment of the Constitution that allows 'Freedom of Speech.' These reasons are why it shouldn't matter if one says 'Merry Christmas', 'Happy Holidays', or 'Happy December.' Good spirit should come out of any of these greetings. So to everyone, "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy December."