Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays!!! What do you say?

SFC(P) Tobias M. — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 17:10:42 -0500

I am looking to see what the majority of people say and why. I am old school and will say Marry Christmas every chance I get. I just would like to see where the rest of you all are at on this subject.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2014 5:22 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 17:22:46 -0500

Merry Christmas! If folks want to say "Happy Hanukkah" or "Happy Kwanza" or "Happy Eid," good for them. I'm a Christian and I celebrate the Christian holiday of Christmas. I'm bracing for the criticism of this simple post.

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Dec 23 at 2014 5:32 PM

SGT Kristin Wiley — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 17:32:20 -0500

Merry Christmas!

I won't be offended if someone says Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa or anything else to me. If we are trying to establish Happy Holidays in the name of conformity then there are a lot of religions out there that don't celebrate their holidays during this month. We don't have to have the same religion for us to respect each other's traditions. We shouldn't be offended that others believe differently than us.

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2014 5:57 PM

SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 17:57:51 -0500

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I won't infringe on yours, if you don't infringe on mine!!

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2014 6:13 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 18:13:12 -0500

It really depends on who I'm talking to. I'm a Christian and will typically say "Merry Christmas," however, my XO is Jewish, so when talking to him I might wish him a "Happy Hanukkah." I also grew up hearing "Happy Holidays," not as a substitute for "Merry Christmas" but because there are so many holidays smashed into this one month period... Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. I've always seen it as just a way to lump them all in together.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2014 6:15 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 18:15:47 -0500

If I know the person and their religion I'll say Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, etc. If it's someone I don't know Merry Christmas does just fine. If they get offended at someone wishing positive vibes to them, then I know they are weak minded and not worth my time.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2014 7:01 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:01:33 -0500

Merry Christmas. At work I don't say anything unless it's a private conversation.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2014 7:37 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:37:15 -0500

Merry Christmas! It is how I was raised.

Response by SPC Leisel Luman made Dec 23 at 2014 7:55 PM

SPC Leisel Luman — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:55:13 -0500

Merry Christmas

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2014 7:59 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:59:33 -0500

not being Christian I say Happy Holidays.

So marry Hanukkah to you'll

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2014 8:01 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 20:01:41 -0500

at the same time I never get bob earth somebody wishing me happy christmas I rather take positive attitude then nothing at all.

Response by LTC Paul Heinlein made Dec 23 at 2014 8:14 PM

LTC Paul Heinlein — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 20:14:55 -0500

Merry Christmas..If someone is offended, I just say I'm sorry and God Bless you.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2014 10:52 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:52:52 -0500

I say bah humbug!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2014 12:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:39:00 -0500

I say Merry Christmas but I'll respond with Happy Holidays every now and then

Response by SGT Steven Montgomery made Dec 24 at 2014 6:14 PM

SGT Steven Montgomery — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 18:14:55 -0500

Merry Christmas!!!

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Dec 24 at 2014 7:16 PM

PO2 Corey Ferretti — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:16:09 -0500

I say Merry Christmas unless someone greets me with Happy Holidays because at that point i dont know what they celebrate.

Response by SFC(P) Tobias M. made Dec 25 at 2014 7:42 PM

SFC(P) Tobias M. — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 19:42:56 -0500

Thank you all for your comments. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.