Merry Christmas v. Happy Holidays

So this is a bit late, but I need to know the answer for the future. I had no idea about the rivalry between Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays when wishing someone December related holiday cheer. I have found, that when you talk to some people they are as sensitive to it as if you were criticizing something near and dear to their hearts. So what is the answer? People who are Catholic and celebrate Christmas feel, for the most part, that it should Merry Christmas. However, those that celebrate other December Holidays (Hanukah, Kwanza, etc.), think Happy Holidays is the answer. At least that is how I draw the battle lines on this hotly contested saying. The weird thing is, does it really matter which you say, aren’t both suppose to be a person’s way of spreading good will. Instead if someone says Happy Holidays to someone who demands Merry Christmas, it has the opposite effect. I guess from now on instead of being nice and saying Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas, I will just say piss off!!!

Comments (1) to “Merry Christmas v. Happy Holidays”

  1. Are there people who celebrate Christmas that actually get upset if you say “Happy Holidays?” As in, they think that no matter what people should be saying “Merry Christmas.” Because, that would be ridiculous.

    But I agree it is stupid for people to get all crazy about it. As if you visited Mexico on May 5th, and someone said “Feliz Cinco De Mayo” and you get all upset because you don’t celebrate that holiday.

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