What's wrong with "Merry Christmas"?

[lwilliams15209]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Carol" <justcarol67 at ...> wrote:


> Carol, wondering what the reaction of others on the list would be to
> being wished "Merry Christmas" by a stranger or casual acquaintance,
> whether or not they celebrate it

   I will respond to this. Several years ago when I was at university and
feeling very depressed and all alone as if no one in the world cared or
even noticed me, I was wished a Happy Hanukkah by a complete stranger
who was standing amid a group of his fellow joyful comrades and
extending the sentiment to all who passed. Although I celebrate
Christmas, the idea that here was someone who felt joyful and wanted to
share that with everyone who crossed his path that day broke through my
dark cloud of depression and put a smile on my face. I responded with a
heartfelt "Thank you! And the same to you!" All these years later, I
have never forgotten that moment.

   Sometimes, a kind word is all it takes to reach someone.

   Linda





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