[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: What's wrong with "Merry Christmas"?

[Lee Kaiwen]

Janette blessed us with this gem On 22/12/2007 11:15:

> ...so I am happy to wish Happy Holidays.

A rose by any other name. IMHO. What's the difference between "Merry 
Christmas" and "Happy Holy Days"?

Last I checked, the focal point of "the Holidays" is still December 25, 
which my (shamefully un-PC) calendar still labels Christmas Day. It IS 
still Christmas, whether one happens to be Christian or not.

I live in Taiwan, where I have for many years wished all my students a 
Merry Christmas at this time of year, even though the vast majority are 
Buddhist. I've never gotten anything other than smiles and "Merry 
Christmases" in return. And it isn't even a holiday here. Judging by 
this thread, at least, that good ole holiday cheer appears to be in 
rather shorter supply Stateside these days.

Merry Christmas everyone!

CJ