Why are you wishing me a merry chirstmas? iin?

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Without fail, every time December rolls around I am bombarded by Merry Christmas wishes. I understand that people have good intentions but I'm still irritated that so many people believe that everyone celebrates Christmas. Americans do not reside in a Christian nation and many people do not celebrate Christmas. Is it normal to despise being wished a Merry Christmas?

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  • Dot123
    12 years ago | pl

    That is true, not everyone celebrates Christmas. But a lot of people do. But now a days people should say happy holidays. People get offensive for some reason. I myself celebrate Christmas. But not for the christian reasons, more for gifts and family time.

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  • Unimportant
    12 years ago

    crappy christmas :-)

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  • Jweezee
    12 years ago | pl

    Happy Hanukkah

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  • Shackleford96
    12 years ago | pl

    It's just a formality. Don't get your panties in a twist :P

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    • KuhnLover
      12 years ago

      THUMBS UP

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  • dom180
    12 years ago

    "Americans do not reside in a Christian nation."

    The 78% of Christians in the population of the United States begs to differ. Like it or not (I don't), America has a Christian culture, even if it has a mostly secular legal system.

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    • graphic_nature
      12 years ago

      Thanks, I was just about to point this same fact out.

      To the OP: I am atheist but I enjoy Christmas as a family holiday. Even if I did not celebrate or enjoy christmas I would not take offense to someone wishing me a merry christmas because in their mind/culture it's a nice gesture.
      If you were visiting the Middle East and gave your host a thumbs up of approval, would you want them to be understanding of the cultural difference and know you meant well or would you prefer for them to be completely offended because of what it actually means to them?
      You should try to exercise being open-minded and understanding instead of letting your emotions and initial reactions take control of you.

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  • alv1592
    12 years ago

    Well most people in America celebrate Christmas. People are just trying to be nice, you don't have to acknowledge it if you don't celebrate.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Season's greetings, man.

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  • vitamello
    12 years ago

    I prefer "Happy Holidays." Wishing a stranger a Merry Christmas is a display of ignorance of other cultures.

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  • lolol555
    12 years ago

    I love christmas, celebrate it too! :D I'm no christian though, I just like the whole happy feeling that goes with it. ^^

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    I understand but why get mad at their good intentions?

    that's like getting pissed off every time someone says "Have a nice day!"

    but try replying, "I don't celebrate but thank you."

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  • howaminotmyself
    12 years ago

    I don't understand why people have to make a big deal over this. Are you really offended by the idea of someone wanting you to have a "merry christmas"? Or do you just want to be difficult? Don't be sour, tis' the season for gathering with loved ones and being merry. Just enjoy.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      It's not a matter of being difficult. I am offended when someone assumes I will be celebrating the same religious holiday as they are. It is ignorant and intrusive. I don't appreciate when people assume I believe in Jesus.

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      • howaminotmyself
        12 years ago

        I don't think it's an intential label they are placing on you. Most people just say it out of habit. The greeting isn't really about you and your beliefs. It is about sharing a kindness.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          12 years ago

          Thank you. You're right. I shouldn't take such offense to it. Live and let live right?

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    may you kiss under the mistletoe

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  • wigsplitz
    12 years ago

    I don't see a reason to get offended at a simple 'Merry Christmas', I think it's more of a formality, I think MOST people saying it don't care if, or assume, you're Christian. The employees at various stores, banks etc are probably told to say it to the customer.

    Do what I do....

    Them: "Have a Merry Christmas"
    Me: "Thanks, but I have other plans"

    I usually use that^^^^when someone says "have a nice day".

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    I agree with radar, I mean I'm not an active Christian though I was baptised when I was little but I accept Christmas greetings, they're being friendly and hoping you have a good time at this time of year, don't be a scrooge! XD

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  • Solophonic
    12 years ago

    You've inspired me, at work I'm gonna say Happy Kwanza to every black person regardless of religion in order to be politically correct. Right?

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    • taciturn
      12 years ago

      I do hope you realize that's the exact opposite of what they were trying to say.

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    • vitamello
      12 years ago

      That was an awfully vacuous thing to say.

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    • BurnaBaby27
      12 years ago

      Have fun getting your ass beat because that was the dumbest, most ignorant filled thing I've ever read.

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  • RomeoDeMontague
    10 years ago

    You sir/mam are an over sensitive arse. It just means have a happy holiday. They want to spread their joy to you. If someone says "God bless you sir" to someone it does not mean they think you believe in god.

    They are just wishing you well. If a jew says happy hanukkah they are just being polite. You do not have to be a fucking prick since not everyone has the same beliefs and do not know what yours are. They are not saying "You must celebrate Christmas".

    They are just being nice people. You are not the center of the universe so get over yourself. If someone would say "Hey want to spend Christmas with me" you can politely say no. You would probobly prefer to say "I dont celebrate it you dick".

    So yeah complain since people are kind. Fuck you too! Next time I will be sure just to flip you off on the holidays apposed to wishing you well. How about that for a fucking merry Christmas? IS THAT BETTER?

    Also you are a dumb fuck if you think there is no Christians in America. Yeah that's laughable. US does not have Christians anywhere. Are you really from the US and you are not aware of that? You know things like this make the US looks bad. Stop making the US look bad and get your facts straight you moron.

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  • jesusdiedlol
    12 years ago

    Itduz?

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  • Wilkommen
    12 years ago

    Just do what I do and don't think of it as a Christian holiday, just keep secularism in mind

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    12 years ago

    Please keep insults off this page. If your comment was removed it was off topic or not constructive. Serious answers that deal with the issue and not the person please.

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