Merry Christmas (I still say it)

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brianlux
brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,644
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Some of my friends think it's not Kosher to say "Merry Christmas" (well, they are right, my good and wonderful Jewish friends).  Some think it is politically incorrect but I don't care because even though I wrote to Santa Claus I never voted for him NOR Mrs. Claus.  Some of my family and friends prefer "Happy Christmas" which I think is a bit like saying "Best hopefulness" at the end of a letter, but I'm always up for happy, so that's cool.

But I still say Merry Christmas.  It's not about the commercialism.  It's not about Jesus (who has his fine points but besides, was he really a Capricorn anyway?)  For me it's about the beauty of winter, the season, the recent solstice, the cheerful lights, but most of all, it's about being thankful for my family and friends whom I love.

So friends, Merry Christmas, peace and love to you all, and keep dancing to the music.
Cheers!
Brian
"It's a sad and beautiful world"
-Roberto Benigni











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  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,963
    Merry Christmas everyone!!!
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  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,685
    Nicely said Brian. Merry Christmas.

  • Hobbes
    Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
    Keep X in Xmas.

    https://youtu.be/DawohSJUf2M
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,286
    Happy Yuletide!!!!!
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Hobbes said:
    Keep X in Xmas.

    https://youtu.be/DawohSJUf2M
    Oh hell yes. 
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    Merry Christmas!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,870
    I dont  understand..we say that  here.  Its normal


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  • hrd2imgn
    hrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,924
    edited December 2021
    MERRY CHRISTMAS!

    If someone is offended by others spreading joy to you and wishing you happiness, it is unfortunate,  but I will not allow them to squash my joy and love.

    FYI Jewish people are not offended, they welcome every religion. It is a great thing to them, that you find/found God no matter what religion it is.
    Post edited by hrd2imgn on
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,797
    lastexitlondon said:
    I dont  understand..we say that  here.  Its normal
    People are trying to politicize it, here, just like they do everything else at this point.  Not what Brian is trying to do, or doing, of course.  I saw three different LinkedIn messages where they made it obvious.  I disconnected with all three people.  

    Merry Christmas, all!
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  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays means the same thing to me. I work with many people from many faiths. Around the workplace (emails, meetings, general conversations) I say happy holidays almost exclusively. I find this is the simplest way to ensure everyone feels included. 

    To family and friends in my personal life who I know are either Christians or secular I generally say Merry Christmas.  Here on the forum I say Merry Christmas… I guess the general anonymity plays a part in that. 

    Friends or acquaintances I have that I know who are not Christian or secular, I wish them happy holidays. 
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,644
    My home made blueberry muffins are in the oven, sweetheart making the scramble, coffee in the mug.  Lookin' like a good start here.
    I hope you all are having a good Christmas too!
    :smiley:
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    -Roberto Benigni











  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    I still say merry Christmas…

    merry Christmas 🎅 to all…enjoy your day with family and friends…
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • xavier mcdaniel
    xavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,430
    I never cared one way or the other whether someone says Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays and I'm not Christian, Either one is all good for me.
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    Merry Christmas everyone!!
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  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all. Hope it was a good one.
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,644
    Only 364 days until Christmas!
    Merry Christmas! 
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    brianlux said:
    Only 364 days until Christmas!
    Merry Christmas! 
    I love it.  

    It was a great Christmas this year for us.  Sometimes sitting around a table with everyone is all you need
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,435
    Happy Holidays!
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  • Purple Fairy Tree
    Purple Fairy Tree Posts: 2,055
    brianlux said:
    My home made blueberry muffins are in the oven, sweetheart making the scramble, coffee in the mug.  Lookin' like a good start here.
    I hope you all are having a good Christmas too!
    :smiley:
    Homemade blueberry muffins... Your sweetheart sounds like a keeper! 
  • Purple Fairy Tree
    Purple Fairy Tree Posts: 2,055
    edited December 2021
    Once whilst working at a University, I was told to remove Merry Christmas from my out of office as not everyone celebrates it. I work somewhere else now and this year I thought better of it, only to find some of my colleagues have done this exact thing. Needless to say, the whole thing confuses the heck out of me!

    Happy holidays.



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