What's wrong with "Merry Christmas"?

[americanghosttour]

> Carol:
> More and more people on TV shows and in advertising are saying 
> "Happy holidays!" instead of Christmas. I could see that if 
> Hanukkah coincided with Christmas as it did last year, but to 
> me it seems like they really mean "Mwerry Christmas" but are 
> afraid to say it. 
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> 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

americanghosttour:
What's wrong with "Merry Christmas", you ask? That is because 
you celebrate that holiday. For the rest of us, it is really a 
bit depressing to be dragged into your holiday. I have nothing 
against Christmas or anyone who celebrates it, but I don't. I'm 
Wiccan We celebrate Yule. (Most of your modern Christmas traditions 
come from our ancient ones, btw.) But if I dare say, "Blessed Yule" 
to someone at work, I would never hear the end of it. It's best to 
say HAPPY HOLIDAYS and include everyone, rather than alienating 
anyone. No reason to force your beliefs on everyone you meet, 
even if you are just feeling festive.