I work remotely for a USA company and have plenty of daily zoom calls. I travel to the head office in SF now and again, which sometimes includes attending the end-of-year celebration party. After 5 years, I've never heard the words 'Merry Christmas' mentioned within the company or in a store, it's always 'Happy Holidays'. In stark contrast, there's no hesitance in saying 'Happy Hanukkah' openly, which makes the whole thing seem even more bizarre. I have no Jewish affiliation or cultural background, but I don't mind hearing the 'Happy Hanukah' greeting, in fact, I'd even say I enjoy it. 'Happy Holidays' drives me nuts, it just sounds so insipid. PC gone too far?

remember, there is always Festivus for the rest of us!

With out Merry there would be no baby jesus there for no christmas. Meaning no holidays.

Thanks Mary

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Harrow said..
I work remotely for a USA company and have plenty of daily zoom calls. I travel to the head office in SF now and again, which sometimes includes attending the end-of-year celebration party. After 5 years, I've never heard the words 'Merry Christmas' mentioned within the company or in a store, it's always 'Happy Holidays'. In stark contrast, there's no hesitance in saying 'Happy Hanukkah' openly, which makes the whole thing seem even more bizarre. I have no Jewish affiliation or cultural background, but I don't mind hearing the 'Happy Hanukah' greeting, in fact, I'd even say I enjoy it. 'Happy Holidays' drives me nuts, it just sounds so insipid. PC gone too far?

I think you're forgetting who asked the Romans to cruicify Jesus and who now owns the USA.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

For myself, I'm not religious in any way, yet the tradition of 'Christmas' to me is something that I grew up with. It means spending time with family & friends, recalling and making great memories, and camping holidays where anything could happen. It was never about 'christ' for me at all, yet the wishing of a 'Merry Christmas' (given and received) makes me feel a sense of community and shared joy. I would never seek to willingly impose it on those not wanting to hear it, however it's my thought that my feelings are just as valid as those wanting a 'Happy Holidays' or 'Happy Hannukah' or whatever suits them. Tolerance and acceptance of others is the key, not cringing at voicing my own traditions that don't have negative impact on anyone. The US takes 'cultural cringe' & ridiculous 'wokeness' far too seriously.

Can't we all just get along?

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gs12 said..
remember, there is always Festivus for the rest of us!

Huzzah!

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Harrow said..
I work remotely for a USA company and have plenty of daily zoom calls. I travel to the head office in SF now and again, which sometimes includes attending the end-of-year celebration party. After 5 years, I've never heard the words 'Merry Christmas' mentioned within the company or in a store, it's always 'Happy Holidays'. In stark contrast, there's no hesitance in saying 'Happy Hanukkah' openly, which makes the whole thing seem even more bizarre. I have no Jewish affiliation or cultural background, but I don't mind hearing the 'Happy Hanukah' greeting, in fact, I'd even say I enjoy it. 'Happy Holidays' drives me nuts, it just sounds so insipid. PC gone too far?

If you have Black Friday
every month
you don't need
Santa Claus
once a year.

Ooops. If Santa belongs to some Christian religion
or any at all?

At least US greets you New Year same day,
but wrong hour (+10 ??-5 ? )

Lets Force Be With You.
Opps.
You Be Force Lets With ! Now is much better