I don't buy "Holiday gifts." I buy Christmas presents.
Anyone who wants me to shop at their store for Christmas presents will acknowledge the name of the holiday.
It is my belief that the retail industry one day will regret this campaign because it is possible that in the not-too-distant future the market may tank because the merchants have done such a good job at separating the concept of Christmas from this time of year. Consequently, people might come to think: why should I be so interested in giving a "holiday gift"?
Bingo
A clerk saying 'Happy Holiday' is one thing. I don't find that too offensive.
But the store better have the 'Merry Christmas' banners flying.
One of our malls had the lighting of the 'Tree of Lights' last weekend. Now that pi$$ed me off.