Xmas poll for non-Christians

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Of course, we're ignoring one aspect of this completely. Many schools no longer allow Christmas displays although they will allow displays from other faiths. Same goes for some municipal property. That's the real reason they're pissed off, not because of Macy's.

[Sister Fracas 5]

I agree. But at the end of the day, it's about The Bottom Line. It's not a War on Christmas. It's not about Political Correctness. It's about what will bring in most money, and which option involves the least risk to that end.

I think that people want to feel it's about not offending anyone. I just don't believe that. It's a fear that isn't really there.

Another agnostic who doesn't mind at all. I even listen to the reading of Luke 2:1-20 on Christmas day morning without catching fire or turning into stone.

Wishing Happy Holidays does make sense to me too though. There are so many more holidays in various religions and cultures around that time of year. The Holidays are more than just xmas.

Maybe that's another reason to why Christmas is celebrated then too, eh?

I agree here... I'm an agnostic leaning Buddhist and I don't get offended if people say Merry Christmas, just like I didn't get offended when someone said Happy Mother's Day to me, and I have no kids....he was just saying it to all women to cover his bases...LOL. But anyway, I don't get why folks get so bent out of shape about Happy Holidays...why should I assume someone is something particular? It IS easier and more inclusive. For someone I know specifically what their religion is, I say that...be it Merry Christmas or Happy Hannukah...said Happy Diwali to two Indian girls at work and they were actually pleased I knew it even existed. But in the end, if someone wants to wish me a happy/merry anything, that's great...at least they aren't wishing I have an unhappy/unmerry whatever!

HAPPY WHATEVER DAY!!!

[SteveLaura 0]

I suspect it depends on the demographic that frequents your store. If the community around me was largely, say, Evangelical, I (if I was a store manager) wouldn't care too much about the sole Jewish family in town - I'd encourage Merry Christmas.

But I'm talking about stores in central NJ. Sure, there are evangelicals (I think) but given the predominantly Jewish and immigrant (mostly Indian, increasingly Hispanic) nature of this community, Happy Holidays is definitely the safe way to go.

I agree. But at the end of the day, it's about The Bottom Line. It's not a War on Christmas. It's not about Political Correctness. It's about what will bring in most money, and which option involves the least risk to that end.

I agree. Although, I think that there is this conspiratorial notion, that a small minority (the so-called PC gang) go around and bully these merchants into taking down their 'Merry Christmas' signs. There may be an element of truth in that, however, they aren't the only group who has gone after merchants over things like boycotting a company for offering benifits to gay partners, etc. In other words, the so-called PC gang didn't start the battle over PC.

Like this one.

[tom&tata 2]

We are both Muslim. His family are mostly Christian & celebrate Christmas. We go to his dad's house & help decorate the tree. We go to his mom or grandma for dinner.

My family are Muslim but my parents sent me to Catholic school (kindergarten to highschool). I personally always to think that religion is a personal thing.

And as in anything else in life, do not get offended too easily. If somebody says Merry Christmas to us, no reason to get upset. Same thing if somebody says assalaamu alaikum in Indonesia to non Muslim, I never seen anyone get offended either.

[SteveLaura 0]

Of course, we're ignoring one aspect of this completely. Many schools no longer allow Christmas displays although they will allow displays from other faiths. Same goes for some municipal property. That's the real reason they're pissed off, not because of Macy's.

To be honest, I think this country gets too bent out of shape about the separation of church & government thing. I see the wisdom of it, but sometimes it's too an extent that no longer makes sense. Have a bloody Nativity scene in a school, for **'s sake. Add a menorah, if you want. And Diwali lights. Who cares? Personally, I would even add Religion to a school's curriculum.

Edited November 16, 2007 by SteveLaura

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Of course, we're ignoring one aspect of this completely. Many schools no longer allow Christmas displays although they will allow displays from other faiths. Same goes for some municipal property. That's the real reason they're pissed off, not because of Macy's.

To be honest, I think this country gets too bent out of shape about the separation of church & government thing. I see the wisdom of it, but sometimes it's too an extent that no longer makes sense. Have a bloody Nativity scene in a school, for **'s sake. Add a menorah, if you want. And Diwali lights. Who cares? Personally, I would even add Religion to a school's curriculum.

I agree.

[PlatyPius 5]

Pagan.

Not offended.

Celebrate the pagan part of xmas.... tree, yule log, holly, presents, etc.

[Mags 112]

Pagan.

Not offended.

Celebrate the pagan part of xmas.... tree, yule log, holly, presents, etc.

Yay for the tree!

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Ok why hasn't this broken out into a flame war yet?

[SteveLaura 0]

I share your chagrin, Troll.

[Marilyn. 340]

Pagan.

Not offended.

Celebrate the pagan part of xmas.... tree, yule log, holly, presents, etc.

Yay for the tree!

we are putting up our tree the first weekend in December and yes we have a fake tree but it is quite nice and not as messy...

[PlatyPius 5]

Pagan.

Not offended.

Celebrate the pagan part of xmas.... tree, yule log, holly, presents, etc.

Yay for the tree!

we are putting up our tree the first weekend in December and yes we have a fake tree but it is quite nice and not as messy...

We use fake trees 'cuz killing a tree for a few days enjoyment is insane. I traditionally put up the tree the day after Thanksgiving. I like looking at the tree for as long as possible.

[Marilyn. 340]

Pagan.

Not offended.

Celebrate the pagan part of xmas.... tree, yule log, holly, presents, etc.

Yay for the tree!

we are putting up our tree the first weekend in December and yes we have a fake tree but it is quite nice and not as messy...

We use fake trees 'cuz killing a tree for a few days enjoyment is insane. I traditionally put up the tree the day after Thanksgiving. I like looking at the tree for as long as possible.

I do too but I think the first week of December is the earliest that I can convince hubby to do it

[Ban Hammer 13,252]

Ok why hasn't this broken out into a flame war yet?

was that a poll choice?

[Sister Fracas 5]

Ok why hasn't this broken out into a flame war yet?