This brought my thoughts back to last Christmas. Numerous Facebook posts and emails attempted to remind Christians that it's okay to wish people a Merry Christmas rather than "Happy Holidays." The subject line of those posts/emails was "Say Merry Christmas." There was never any mention that it is also okay to wish people Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanzaa or any other religious holiday instead of "Happy Holidays." I found myself feeling saddened and disturbed that many of my friends and relatives would feel their religion is the only religion. Or is it that their religion is the only right religion?
I would not intentionally send a Merry Christmas card to a Jewish friend or relative during their Chanukah celebration. Although I would be surprised to receive a "Happy Chanuka," card, I would not be offended.
I guess my point is: Yes, it is okay to drop the 'Happy Holidays,' but please remember that Christianity isn't the only religion. If you see me on the street this 2012 Holiday Season, you won't hear me say, Happy Holidays; you'll hear Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Chanukah, and you just might hear me say, Happy Festivus or Happy Chrismahanukwanzadan! That is, of course, if I can figure out how to pronounce Chrismahanukwanzadan!
