"Why on earth would you wish a Muslim or Jew or pagan or atheist such a greeting? Makes no sense at all."
Because that way they know that you wish them well, and hope for them to gain blessings? Peace on Earth, good will to men, all that stuff?
So wish them well. What on earth does that have to do with wishing them a good holiday which they don't believe in.
" I hope you have a nice time celebrating the birth of a man you reject". HUH?
on a and hope for them to gain blessings?
Good, go hope. And pray for them too while your at it. And tell them you are praying for them if you want.
But don't be surprised if they look at you funny when you tell them you are praying for them to a God they say doesn't exist. Makes perfect sense,,,,HUH?
Peace on Earth, good will to men, all that stuff?
Good stuff, has nothing to do with Merry Christmas though.
While your at it, don't set your goals so low. Peace is the absence of conflict. Why not wish the world harmony?
"Peace on Earth, good will to men, all that stuff?"
lol. Good Luck using that line. You'd think it might be obvious.
Sometimes I just have to laugh.