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In reply to the discussion: Christmas - i'm not a Christian but i wish people 'Merry Christmas' [View all]Lars39
(26,104 posts)43. Inclusion of all faiths fosters "goodwill of all men"
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Regardless of one's religion or lack thereof, Christmas Day is an official Federal Holiday in the US
Nye Bevan
Dec 2012
#1
I owned a business with customers of many religions. If I know someone is Christian, I say Merry
appleannie1
Dec 2012
#2
I was embarrassed when I wished one of my long time clients Merry Christmas. Turns out she's Jewish
riderinthestorm
Dec 2012
#5
do you do this in situations where you know there is a chance they might be offended?
unblock
Dec 2012
#8
I don't put stock in mythology either, but I hang Christmas lights on the house LOL
snooper2
Dec 2012
#10
we celebrate Easter, Diwali, Baisakhi, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Valentine's day
samsingh
Dec 2012
#18
You don't like it? Well then, fuck all those jews, muslims, pagans and other non-christian citizens!
beam me up scottie
Dec 2012
#11
You are wishing people to have a happy holiday however *they* celebrate it, not how *you* celebrate
Lars39
Dec 2012
#28
That is your right. I don't know who is telling you any different. I like to say Happy Holidays
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2012
#34