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Title: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays
Post by: dmahoney on December 11, 2013, 03:33:37 pm
Do you say Merry Christmas Or Happy Holidays? I say "Merry Christmas" and always will. I know this has been a touchy subject lately and wanted some thoughts on it. Thanks. .....oh, by the way MERRY CHRISTMAS :santa: :snowflake:
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Post by: sgarnett78 on December 11, 2013, 04:20:12 pm
i will always say " merry christmas" because it wouldnt be christmas without christ
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Post by: bud1 on December 11, 2013, 04:21:19 pm
Merry Christmas  forget about  political correctness.   :peace: :heart:
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Post by: dodgers16 on December 11, 2013, 04:59:01 pm
   Just like everyone here so far, even though the "right" way now is to say Happy Holidays! I still say Merry Christmas  :present:
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Post by: BlackSheepNY on December 11, 2013, 05:04:05 pm
Do you say Merry Christmas Or Happy Holidays? I say "Merry Christmas" and always will. I know this has been a touchy subject lately and wanted some thoughts on it. Thanks. .....oh, by the way MERRY CHRISTMAS :santa: :snowflake:

I've always said "Merry Christmas" and that won't ever change.  MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU!!!
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Post by: teenangel on December 11, 2013, 05:25:46 pm
I always say happy holidays even were I work. I work in a supermarket and because you don't know if a person celebrates Christmas so Isay happy holidays instead.
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Post by: sherryfan on December 11, 2013, 07:06:16 pm
Happy Holidays because I think also include New Year plus Merry Christmas
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Post by: reiddb on December 11, 2013, 07:16:20 pm
Merry Christmas...we would not have Christmas without Christ!!!
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Post by: Lindaroof on December 11, 2013, 07:20:27 pm
Merry Christmas! :thumbsup:
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Post by: melissajh44 on December 11, 2013, 07:57:13 pm
Merry Christmas since that's what I celebrate.
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Post by: 12amos on December 11, 2013, 08:47:50 pm
Merry Christmas due to the fact we are celebrating the birth of Christ.  If it were New Year's I would say Happy New Year.  I agree there would be no Christmas holiday without Christ.   :present:  :angel11: 
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Post by: gaylasue on December 12, 2013, 04:34:16 am
Merry Christmas.  Keep Christ in Christmas!!!!!!
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Post by: Timberlan127 on December 12, 2013, 04:47:01 am
I try to say Happy Holidays so that I won't offend anyone but it's hard since I'm so used to saying Merry Christmas. So Happy Holidays to you all. 
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Post by: rghvac69 on December 12, 2013, 04:50:49 am
I always say Merry Christmas and the heck with political correctness.
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Post by: sharonpatri55 on December 12, 2013, 04:51:13 am
Happy Holidays is pretty much all inclusive so I most often use that term. HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all!
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Post by: inertia4 on December 12, 2013, 05:01:59 am
I saw Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Post by: bretay on December 12, 2013, 05:47:04 am
merry christmas ..always have and always will...
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Post by: lvstephanie on December 12, 2013, 07:24:47 am
I say Merry Christmas unless I know that the other person doesn't celebrate it. But I don't subscribe to saying what is politically correct... Just like I always say "God bless you" when someone sneezes instead of "Gesundheit" even though the person sneezing may not believe in God. However I also don't think it's right for people to insist that you say "Merry Christmas"... I've seen a bunch of posts on Facebook that suggests that the pendulum is swinging in the other direction, with religious people insisting that everyone says "Merry Christmas". Just say whatever you want to, and don't spoil the season for the rest by insisting what you should and should not say.
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Post by: bhiett on December 12, 2013, 09:30:26 am
Merry Christmas-- always.  Christ is what this holiday is all about.
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Post by: kewl4reals on December 12, 2013, 09:38:21 am
Do you say Merry Christmas Or Happy Holidays? I say "Merry Christmas" and always will. I know this has been a touchy subject lately and wanted some thoughts on it. Thanks. .....oh, by the way MERRY CHRISTMAS :santa: :snowflake:
Out of Equality and respect ,  Happy holidays for much of the world does not even believe in/celebrate xmas  at all.  : P
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Post by: jford87 on December 12, 2013, 09:43:46 am
Happy Holidays. I think it is ignorant to assume everyone celebrates Christmas, and I think it is rude to know that and still deliberately say Merry Christmas to everyone. Happy Holidays is all inclusive and it's just as easy to say as Merry Christmas.
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Post by: squirrelgirl44 on December 12, 2013, 10:36:59 am
I don't say either. I hate this time of year.
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Post by: yaayme on December 12, 2013, 10:43:45 am
Merry Christmas.
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Post by: 6265AT99 on December 12, 2013, 02:06:16 pm
I think all the "political correctness" should be tossed out the window cause Christmas will always be MERRY CHRISTMAS no matter what!!!!!!!!
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Post by: dbsaus1 on December 12, 2013, 02:34:13 pm
I prefer to say Merry Christmas but  I live in a diverse area. So sometimes I find Happy Holidays more prudent.
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Post by: monnee on December 12, 2013, 02:56:37 pm
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Everyone!!!!!   :santa:
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Post by: vickysue on December 12, 2013, 03:02:11 pm
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. I like to go in to a store and when someone says happy holidays i will look at them and as what holiday are you talking about. To heck with this so called pc stuff.
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Post by: nannycoe1 on December 12, 2013, 04:05:06 pm
Merry CHRISTmas!
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Post by: BMaston12 on December 12, 2013, 05:12:14 pm
Do you say Merry Christmas Or Happy Holidays? I say "Merry Christmas" and always will. I know this has been a touchy subject lately and wanted some thoughts on it. Thanks. .....oh, by the way MERRY CHRISTMAS :santa: :snowflake:
Merry Christmas of course. Our Governor passed a law that lets our state be politically incorrect by having Christmas displays and say Merry Christmas anywhere. I think that is the spirit of Christmas!
BMaston12
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Post by: tchaney1 on December 12, 2013, 06:09:37 pm
Merry Christmas due to the fact we are celebrating the birth of Christ.  If it were New Year's I would say Happy New Year.  I agree there would be no Christmas holiday without Christ.   :present:  :angel11:
u are so right about that! :)
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Post by: tchaney1 on December 12, 2013, 06:16:47 pm
I always say Merry Christmas, becuz u can't spell Christmas without putting Christ first.
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Post by: mcornwell on December 12, 2013, 10:30:55 pm
Most of the time I say Merry Christmas,unless the other person says Happy Holidays first.In that case,I return their Happy Holidays.
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Post by: smithjcsdfw on December 12, 2013, 11:09:42 pm
I wish folks a Merry Christmas and a Happy Propsperous New Year.
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Post by: ShadowWolf16 on December 13, 2013, 12:56:53 am
Most of the time, I will say Merry Christmas. Out of respect, I'll say Happy Holidays If I know the other person doesn't believe in Christmas.
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Post by: ejholt on December 13, 2013, 03:08:39 am
I always say Merry Christmas.  If it was not for Christ there would not be holidays this time of year.  I work at Walmart as a people greeter and I say Merry Christmas to everyone customer that comes in the store.  Hope everyone has a wonderful day and may God bless each of you and keep you safe.
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Post by: Forp on December 13, 2013, 04:53:52 am
the season's greetings to you :present:
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Post by: meg0694 on December 13, 2013, 05:22:47 am
It's Merry Christmas for me!!  :present:
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Post by: mgint on December 13, 2013, 05:50:35 am
merry christmas for the christ child who season is about.
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Post by: sanglee on December 13, 2013, 09:19:10 am
I say merry christmas
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Post by: dmahoney on December 13, 2013, 01:07:39 pm
I'm so sorry you dislike this time of year squirrelgirl44. I hope you find something this year that will change your mind. Bless you all for your comments and thank you.
Title: Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays
Post by: madeara on December 13, 2013, 02:41:33 pm
I will say Merry Christmas!  I am a Christian.  If I know the other person believes differently than I do, I will say Happy Holidays.  Merry Christmas to you!
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Post by: hotcocoa on December 13, 2013, 03:10:33 pm
I definitely say, "Merry Christmas" and always will.  We did have to say "Happy Holidays" at school, but I didn't always adhere to the rule.  I'm not ashamed to be Christian and don't wish to hide it.  So, Merry Christmas everyone, however you might celebrate it. :present:
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Post by: dancer139 on December 13, 2013, 07:24:23 pm
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!    I will never say Happy Holidays.  Christmas is Christmas.  Yes it is a Holiday but looking at someone and saying "happy Holidays"  that is just stupid in my book.

So "Merry Christmas & Happy New Years"  to everyone
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Post by: misi49 on December 13, 2013, 10:38:10 pm
For me, it's always been Merry Christmas and it always will be Merry Christmas!!! :santa:
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Post by: camellia0 on December 14, 2013, 12:43:38 am
I usually say happy holidays because some of the people that I'm around don't celebrate Christmas.
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Post by: Dynamite2013 on December 15, 2013, 09:41:33 pm
I have always said "Merry Christmas" because to me it represents the day Jesus was born and I wanted my children to know that and the gifts are a way of celebrating his day.
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Post by: autumnsparklemom on December 18, 2013, 06:51:03 am
Merry Christmas
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Post by: cneimsn on December 18, 2013, 07:14:39 am
                               



                                                     MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Post by: kingozzy on December 18, 2013, 07:42:19 am
Merry Christmas!!  There is only one reason this holiday exists and that's because of jesus, and that is never going to change
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Post by: janel217 on December 18, 2013, 07:56:56 am
Like everyone is saying here, you can't take Christ out of Christmas.  So Merry Christmas to you all!
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Post by: pmagalei on December 18, 2013, 08:39:08 am
Merry Christmas to all and enjoy the rest of the holiday festivities. I know for a fact that some of the people will still be working like the police officers and fire fighters and everyone who is working to keep our streets safe. Merry Christmas!
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Post by: devideddi on December 18, 2013, 10:13:07 am
Merry Christmas
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Post by: alice44 on December 18, 2013, 01:39:44 pm
Merry Christmas because it is the birth of our Christ.  I do respect the "holiday" view of those who haven't found Christ yet.
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Post by: queenofnines on December 18, 2013, 09:18:27 pm
Neither, because I personally don't celebrate any holidays, but if I did, I would be PC about it and say H.H. Some people are Jewish, you know. It's rude to assume Giftmas is the only game in town.
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Post by: lhz123 on December 19, 2013, 10:56:21 am
Merry Christmas  for me, Christmas is a birth of Christ.
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Post by: madeara on December 19, 2013, 11:00:47 am
Merry Christmas! Christmas is a celebration of the birth of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  I am so thankful for His amazing gift of love. :heart:
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Post by: patti4me on December 19, 2013, 01:14:24 pm
Merry Christmas!!  Always what I say and always will be what I say.  If some people don't like it, they don't have to say it back to be but it is certainly my right to say it!  It is so wrong when people try to condemn other people for saying what is in their heart and their upbringing as a christian to say.
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Post by: debidoo on December 19, 2013, 02:38:08 pm
 :snowman: I say Merry Christmas and I always will - that is who I am and what I believe - if others don't they can do what seems right to them but I don't change myself for anyone - I try to stay true to my beliefs so MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL !
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Post by: gramev64 on December 19, 2013, 04:32:05 pm
I always say Merry Christmas because Christ is what Christmas is all about.  Without Him, there would be no Christmas.
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Post by: greenthumbjan on December 19, 2013, 06:52:59 pm
I have said both Season's Greetings  :heart:  :peace:  :party:  :present:
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Post by: loulizlee on December 19, 2013, 07:21:05 pm
I am a Christian and I say Merry Christmas.  I also say Happy Holidays sometimes if someone has said that to me.  I think this controversy has gotten to be very out of date as it seems to come up every year for no particular reason.  I know that I heard some years ago that some stores told their associates to say Happy Holidays to customers so some people would not be offended.  I'm not even sure how many stores did that.  However, in the last few years, I have not heard that, and I have heard store employees say both, seemingly as their own personal preference. 
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Post by: loulizlee on December 19, 2013, 07:27:51 pm
I think political correctness has crowded out common sense.  Where did some people leave their brains?
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Post by: linderlizzie on December 19, 2013, 08:01:13 pm
I am so happy that so many Fusion Cashers have guts enough to say Merry Christmas.  :highfive:

It's nice to know that some folks know the reason for the season.

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Title: Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays
Post by: linderlizzie on December 19, 2013, 08:07:29 pm
Neither, because I personally don't celebrate any holidays, but if I did, I would be PC about it and say H.H. Some people are Jewish, you know. It's rude to assume Giftmas is the only game in town.

   ??? Why is this? Would you be offended if someone said Happy Hanukkah to you? Being PC is just not standing up for your beliefs.

There is nothing offensive about saying Merry Christmas, whether or not you're a Christian. No one should be ashamed to celebrate in their own way.
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Post by: alina6 on December 21, 2013, 08:40:46 am
If I know the folks I say Merry Christmas, if I don't I say Happy Holidays.
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Post by: jkhanson on December 21, 2013, 09:14:59 am
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas.    I do live in America.  The 1st Amendment guarantees me the freedom of RELIGION, SPEECH, and the press and grants the right to petition for redress and to assemble peacefully.


So I have the right to express my beliefs and use speech that is befitting to ME.


 


Title: Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays
Post by: kqa on December 21, 2013, 01:16:42 pm
If I'm talking to Jewish person, I would say "Happy Holidays" out of respect, but I'm Christian and otherwise say "Merry Christmas."
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Post by: cathy37 on December 21, 2013, 04:02:02 pm
I say Merry Christmas and will also say that.  Everyone needs to remember to put Christ back in Christmas.  It is his birthday that we are celebrating at least this is the way I feel.   I'm sorry others don't feel this way.