Have you ever caught yourself saying "Have a Merry Christmas" to a stranger, and then later question whether or not he/she celebrated Christmas? Well, I have done that many times to people in the mall, cashiers, waiters, waitresses etc. However, is it really politically incorrect to say Merry Christmas to someone who does not celebrate the holiday? Well, saying "Merry Christmas" to someone is simply a kind gesture, and should not be thought of any further.
Many stores have thought long and hard on whether or not to include Christmas in their store's advertising. According to article three, Sears and Target previously did not allow the word Christmas in their store, but "the AFA recently agreed to drop its boycott against Sears and Target, after the corporations agreed to include Christmas in their advertising." Because the majority celebrates Christmas, it is simple that it should be allowed to be said and used in advertising. According to article two, schools in Florida have even been ban from singing Christmas carols. I believe that is taking it a little bit too far. Not everyone celebrates new years, but it is allowed to be said. So, to put it simply, life is way to short to looks this far into things. If offended by a "Merry Christmas" carol or comment, simply forget about it, because it is only coming from the goodness of someone else's heart.
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Good point! People shouldn’t think that much into it. That’s basically what I said in my post, too, but you got to the point a lot quicker. You’re right: life is too short to be nit-picking about things like this.
I have just one (possibly) negative comment for you… You ask: “is it really politically incorrect to say Merry Christmas to someone who does not celebrate the holiday?” Yet, your main message in this post says to me that it doesn’t really *matter* whether it’s politically incorrect or not, and if it is, so what. But, I won’t go any further with that, lest I start nit-picking myself!
I’m also glad you used an original title. For a while here, people have just been putting really bland headings on their posts…but this one has some creativity.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you. :-)
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