Do you say Merry Christmas to people?

prytocorduroy

I too think it's ridiculous that some people get offended when wished a Merry Christmas. Those same people I'm willing to bet still take off work on that "offensive" day and probably the whole week.

America is supposed to embrace varying cultures right? Well Christmas is as cultural as July 4th.

Brain of J.Lo

danny72688 wrote:

I too think it's ridiculous that some people get offended when wished a Merry Christmas. Those same people I'm willing to bet still take off work on that "offensive" day and probably the whole week.

America is supposed to embrace varying cultures right? Well Christmas is as cultural as July 4th.

Who gets a whole week off at Christmas? I mean, unless you're a teacher...most people are working that week.

And, just so ya know...those people that are taking off on Christmas day (because their workplace is not open) are probably having to go to work on their own religious holidays.

Cosmo

danny72688 wrote:

I too think it's ridiculous that some people get offended when wished a Merry Christmas. Those same people I'm willing to bet still take off work on that "offensive" day and probably the whole week.

America is supposed to embrace varying cultures right? Well Christmas is as cultural as July 4th.

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Again... WHO? Who did you wish a 'Merry Christmas' to that got offended?

harmless_little_f***

I will closer to the time, yes.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

i say "merry christmas"

and i dont give a flying fuck who i offend.......

Hawkshore

Absolutely!

In fact I did so right here!!!


http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=265004&page=2

Cosmo

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

i say "merry christmas"

and i dont give a flying fuck who i offend.......

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Again... because NO ONE WILL GET OFFENDED.

GreenTeaDisease

how about this: on christmas eve and christmas day, you can say "merry christmas" to whomever the hell you want if you so choose. During the rest of the "holiday season" say "happy holidays."

there. everyone happy?

Brain of J.Lo

Cosmo wrote:

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Again... because NO ONE WILL GET OFFENDED.

lol

People like to think they're rebels.

Brain of J.Lo

GreenTeaDisease wrote:

how about this: on christmas eve and christmas day, you can say "merry christmas" to whomever the hell you want if you so choose. During the rest of the "holiday season" say "happy holidays."

there. everyone happy?

I think we should limit our wishing of "happy anything" to only those wearing holiday-themed sweaters. Because really...those are the ones who need it most.

civ_eng_girl

mammasan wrote:

I usually say Happy Holidays not because I don't believe in Christmas or anything but because there are a lot Jewish people where I work I figured by saying Happy Holidays I avoid that awkward moment where they tell me they're Jewish and I feel all stupid. This way everything is kosher.

lol... this post made me laugh...

civ_eng_girl

Brain of J.Lo wrote:

I think we should limit our wishing of "happy anything" to only those wearing holiday-themed sweaters. Because really...those are the ones who need it most.

this post made me miss lou...

prytocorduroy

Brain of J.Lo wrote:

Who gets a whole week off at Christmas? I mean, unless you're a teacher...most people are working that week.

And, just so ya know...those people that are taking off on Christmas day (because their workplace is not open) are probably having to go to work on their own religious holidays.

Most people I know do.

Okay the workplace comment wasn't necessary now that you say that. It wasn't really thought out.

Cosmo wrote:

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Again... WHO? Who did you wish a 'Merry Christmas' to that got offended?

I work at 7-11. It happens all the time.

Brain of J.Lo

danny72688 wrote:

Most people I know do.

Okay the workplace comment wasn't necessary now that you say that. It wasn't really thought out.

I work at 7-11. It happens all the time.

So everyone at 7-11 takes a week off at Christmas? Are you?

You must know a lot of teachers and/or full time students. Most of us are working during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. The world doesn't stop because of the holidays. There is still money to be made, and stores and offices are full of people working.

Brain of J.Lo

civ_eng_girl wrote:

this post made me miss lou...

lol! That's scary.

We all have a little Bostonlou inside of us. (Boy, he would have had a blast with that comment.)

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Brain of J.Lo wrote:

So everyone at 7-11 takes a week off at Christmas? Are you?

You must know a lot of teachers and/or full time students. Most of us are working during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. The world doesn't stop because of the holidays. There is still money to be made, and stores and offices are full of people working.

a week off????

not in a million years....

i worked 7 hours on thanksgiving...
i have to work christmas eve.....
i have to work new years eve......

i havent had a week off since high school......24 years ago.........

Cosmo

danny72688 wrote:

...I work at 7-11. It happens all the time.

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do they actually say, "I'm offended that you said, 'Merry Christmas'."... or just give you the typical, "Bah... Humbug" type of response?
I used to work at a 7-11. My guess is that they are assholes and it wouldn't matter what you said to them. They think you are a nobody. I used to run into assholes all night when I worked there.

Brain of J.Lo

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

a week off????

not in a million years....

i worked 7 hours on thanksgiving...
i have to work christmas eve.....
i have to work new years eve......

i havent had a week off since high school......24 years ago.........

Well then you deserve a week off.

smarchee

I say Merry Christmas to customers at my brother's store, where I help out on weekends. I don't care really is someone is going to say something back to me that saying Merry Christmas offended them or some other reason, and if so, I welcome the debate.

Since it's an Italian deli, I'm not really worried about anyone reacting negatively though.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Brain of J.Lo wrote:

Well then you deserve a week off.

heheheheh.............

i deserve a month off....with pay....hehehehe