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The Bad Words

CelticCrafter — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:33:56 GMT

Wow!

The man at the post office and the gas station attendant just wished me a Merry Christmas!

Yup, they said those words.

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KingstonsMom — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:37:59 GMT

I would've said "Merry Christmas" back!

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Suziepeach — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:40:46 GMT

That's marvelous hearing those words! I've noticed lately more and more people are saying Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.. My husband and I being two of them !

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GSPgirl — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:42:27 GMT

I have been saying Merry Christmas this whole season and People have been saying thank you for saying Merry Christmas. Some clerks have told me they are tired of having to say Happy Holidays.

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:48:33 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
I would've said "Merry Christmas" back!

I did!

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qualitygal — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:10:43 GMT

They aren't bad words. Everyone has wished us Merry Christmas this year, and we wish it right back.

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12andcounting — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:15:39 GMT

@orangegarnet wrote:
That's marvelous hearing those words! I've noticed lately more and more people are saying Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.. My husband and I being two of them !

My husband and I, as well!! It is so great to hear those words!!!

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Puzzle Piece — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:24:50 GMT

They are not bad words to me. I don't really get into the christmas thing either. I think for some it's when others ram the 'joys of the season' down their throats and so they react - not wanting Merry Christmas and all. Also, a big one is that others don't like the idea of getting together with relatives and family they don't like or love. Along with any expense in presenting a gift without really having love in their heart. I usually don't say anything - just smile.

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naturalfan — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:30:17 GMT

If someone says Happy Holidays to me , I assume they mean BOTH Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. As long as they don't say something nasty, why does anyone care whether it's Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. Some people just like to have something to be contrary about.

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GSPgirl — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:37:36 GMT

Chynna Blue. Listen to the retailers they are not allowed to say Merry Christmas. This sounds pretty anti Christmas to me. Where do you have your head buried? Fox has nothing to do with it. Listen to CNN they do it too.

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gmkb — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:40:30 GMT

@naturalfan wrote:
If someone says Happy Holidays to me , I assume they mean BOTH Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. As long as they don't say something nasty, why does anyone care whether it's Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. Some people just like to have something to be contrary about.

Yes, I agree. I would include 'Happy Hanakuh' (forgive me if I misspelled) in that Happy Holidays. I just feel joyful that anyone cares enough to wish me well at this time of Jesus' birth.

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jubilant — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:41:29 GMT

Saying Merry Christmas is something I have said all my life. Unless I know someone is against it or of another faith, I just say it as a greeting meant to express happiness for the season. I, so far, have never had anyone take issue with it. I do like the the word Christ in Christmas. For me, it makes it more about just getting and more about giving. Just my take on it.

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LilacTree — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:44:18 GMT

I have always said Merry Christmas and I don't care if it's not PC. I've never received any criticism for it. When I worked for a Jewish firm, I wished them a Happy Chanukah. No big deal either way.

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millieshops — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:49:22 GMT

There has yet to be a Christmas season I haven't heard Merry Christmas.

That's fine although once in a while it would be nice if those who are so eager to hear those words would also remember to greet those of us who celebrate other holidays with the appropriate greeting.

And be happy to live in a country where you all can do that!

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CrazyDaisy — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:50:23 GMT

I will wish people a Merry Christmas on Christmas day, Happy New Years on New Years Day etc.. At other times I wish people a Happy Holiday. I know many people from different religions some celebrate Christmas others do not. I feel it is the Holiday season, so I go with that.

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smoky22 — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:58:28 GMT

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays are both meant to be pleasant greetings (I'm positive). No one says Happy Holidays to be annoying, contrary to what I keep hearing. Happy Holidays is probably more inclusive. Say whatever greeting you prefer and people will say something nice back to you. End of story. (The title of this thread does seem divisive)

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KYToby — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:59:39 GMT

@Q2girl wrote:
Chynna Blue. Listen to the retailers they are not allowed to say Merry Christmas. This sounds pretty anti Christmas to me. Where do you have your head buried? Fox has nothing to do with it. Listen to CNN they do it too.

Nothing is prohibiting retailers from sayihng "Merry Christmas." The whole controversy is contrived and silly.

Retailers frequently use "Happy Holidays" because in this time of year -- a time of year which stretches from the end of October into January and includes Halloween, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Advent, Solstice, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Eiphany, and Orhtodox Christmas -- it is inclusive and welcoming, plus it provides general well-wishes for this entire time of year.

Some people, though, who feel that unless their own holiday is specified, find it offensive because, apparently, it is somehow awful and offensive to wish everyone well. Again, this is contrived and silly.

I do not celebrate Christmas, personally; however, as long as someone wishes me well -- whether it be "Merry Christmas," "Happy holidays," or even "Have a Cool Yule," I take it in the spirit in which it was intended and appreciate the pleasant thoughts and warm feelings.

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Topaz Gem — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:01:01 GMT

Some posters try to turn every thread into an anti-Fox News thread. It's an obsession, I guess.

OP, I knew exactly what you meant by starting this thread and I agree with you I've noticed more and more people, including sales people, saying Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays and I like it. I'm tired of this PC country watering down its traditions in an effort to make others feel 'less offended', LOL.

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mstyrion 1 — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:03:03 GMT

@KYToby wrote:
@Q2girl wrote:
Chynna Blue. Listen to the retailers they are not allowed to say Merry Christmas. This sounds pretty anti Christmas to me. Where do you have your head buried? Fox has nothing to do with it. Listen to CNN they do it too.

Nothing is prohibiting retailers from sayihng "Merry Christmas." The whole controversy is contrived and silly.

Retailers frequently use "Happy Holidays" because in this time of year -- a time of year which stretches from the end of October into January and includes Halloween, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Advent, Solstice, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Eiphany, and Orhtodox Christmas -- it is inclusive and welcoming, plus it provides general well-wishes for this entire time of year.

Some people, though, who feel that unless their own holiday is specified, find it offensive because, apparently, it is somehow awful and offensive to wish everyone well. Again, this is contrived and silly.

I do not celebrate Christmas, personally; however, as long as someone wishes me well -- whether it be "Merry Christmas," "Happy holidays," or even "Have a Cool Yule," I take it in the spirit in which it was intended and appreciate the pleasant thoughts and warm feelings.

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I guess someone took offense to my response because it appears to be gone now. LOL. I'll just say ITA with kytoby.