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Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas?
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| Nov. 22 05
| ktsm
Posted on 11/22/2005 3:18:10 PM PST by churchillbuff
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To: churchillbuff
Oh, and just so you know: The National Retail Federation, the world's largest retail trade organization, raised its growth forecast Tuesday for the Christmas season to 6 percent from its September forecast of 5 percent.
Obviously they haven't gotten the memo yet stating: "Republican President, Forcast Gloomy. Democrat President, Forecast Outstanding, exceeding all expectations!"
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:41:09 PM PST
by
theDentist
(The Dems have put all their eggs in one basket-case: Howard "Belltower" Dean.)
To: Archytekt
they often walk away muttering something about season's greetings...... They probably walk away thinking "what a jerk, I was just trying to give the guy a nice cheerful greeting".
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:42:00 PM PST
by
HairOfTheDog
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To: churchillbuff
I have to admit, I don't get the big deal about an ecumenical greeting. I work in retail in a heavily multicultural area, and I routinely say "Have a happy holiday!". People generally smile, and respond, "You too!". I don't see how "Happy Holidays" discriminates solely against Christians--as all three major monotheistic religions have festivals around this time, I see it as a nice way to include everyone--not Disclude someone, as I would be by wishing "Merry Christmas", "Happy Hanukkah", or a "Have a Tip Top Tet!".
To: Archytekt
>>>my point was people who try to avoid a religious reference by saying the word Christmas, are still making a religious reference when saying holiday, they often walk away muttering something about season's greetings......
Perhaps they are not trying to avoid a religious reference when saying Happy Holidays, but are acknowledging the fact more than one religion is celebrating a holy day at this time of year.
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:45:46 PM PST
by
NC28203
To: Nachum
Ever hear the parody
"We wish you a Merry ChristmaHannaKwanzaamus, (3 times)
And a politically correct New Year.
"No need to get irate, 'cause the Christ Childs' in the cradle,
"He's playing with a dreidel, can't we all just get along?"
To: HairOfTheDog
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:46:26 PM PST
by
ecurbh
()()A Festivus for the rest of us!()()
To: churchillbuff
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:47:39 PM PST
by
GloriaJane
(http://music.download.com/gloriajane "Seems Like Our Press Has Turned Against Our Country")
To: churchillbuff
If you're expecting a hearty "Merry Christmas" as you're doing your shopping; you might be disappointed. They may not want to hear it but I'll be saying "Merry Christmas" to every checkout person I meet.
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:48:51 PM PST
by
hattend
(In France, it's not just the cheese that's soft and runny.)
To: PinkoCommieScum
I was going to make the very same point about the number of religions that celebrate at this time of the year. My work also takes me to some very diverse neighborhoods, and I'm wishing everyone "Happy Holidays". Not a thing wrong with it, IMHO.
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:48:57 PM PST
by
dbwz
To: churchillbuff
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:52:44 PM PST
by
Perdogg
("Facts are stupid things." - President Ronald Wilson Reagan)
To: Blue Jays
The trite joke of "It's Bush's fault!" is completely threadbare and overdone. I prefer "All your faults are belong to Bush!"
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:54:15 PM PST
by
infidel29
("We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." --Benjamin Franklin)
To: NC28203
Perhaps they are not trying to avoid a religious reference when saying Happy Holidays, but are acknowledging the fact more than one religion is celebrating a holy day at this time of year.Exactly... And on top of that, everyone celebrates several holidays this time of year, whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, New Years, or what.
I say "Happy Holidays" to people I may not see again to wish them good health and happiness on each individual Holiday Eve. There's a whole season of holidays to wish people happiness for...
Is that so wrong? I ask you!
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:54:48 PM PST
by
HairOfTheDog
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To: ecurbh
"I GOT A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH YOU PEOPLE!"
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:55:18 PM PST
by
HairOfTheDog
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To: churchillbuff
I worked for a 5-star resort in Hawaii a few years ago, and we had to say "Happy Festive Season". Puh-leeeze!
To: ecurbh
I think we should throw out all the other year end holidays, and only have Festivus.
Festivus, a holiday for the rest of us!!!!!!
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:56:18 PM PST
by
machman
To: Blue Jays; ovrtaxt
The trite joke of "It's Bush's fault!" is completely threadbare and overdone. FReepers are advised to give it a rest.I too, have a dream...
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:56:26 PM PST
by
HairOfTheDog
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To: MayflowerMadam
we had to say "Happy Festive Season". Puh-leeeze!Makes your blood boil, does it?
Fascinating :~D
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:57:22 PM PST
by
HairOfTheDog
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To: churchillbuff
Same stupid shit...different year.
To: churchillbuff
"Mery Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" according to the ACLU
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:59:08 PM PST
by
kstewskis
("Thank you ladies and gentlemen, you've been a wonderful audience" ...Rocky Rhodes)
To: Blue Jays
The trite joke of "It's Bush's fault!" is completely threadbare and overdone. FReepers are advised to give it a rest.Ditto. And don't get me started on the zot patrol and their damn viking kitties.
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posted on
11/22/2005 3:59:17 PM PST
by
ecurbh
()()A Festivus for the rest of us!()()
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