The “War on Christmas”

There never was a War on Christmas.  It is a fake issue.  Acknowledging that not everyone celebrates the religious holiday of Christmas, some people avoid saying “Merry Christmas” and say “happy holidays”.  Big deal.  Other people say “happy holidays” as a shortcut for “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year”.  Neither of these actions are anti-Christian.

I do not celebrate the religious holiday of Christmas but I certainly would not be offended if someone wishes me a merry Christmas.  Don’t forget that Christmas is a legal holiday in the United States so “Merry Christmas” is not that different from happy New Year, happy Independence day or happy Presidents’ day-go buy a mattress. 

My only objection to merry Christmas is that I am not aware of any other time Americans use the word “merry”.   I would prefer happy Christmas for the secular holiday and maybe joyous Christmas or blessed Christmas for the religious.  

Being offended if someone wishes you happy holidays is just plain stupid.