Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?
Seems there is much contention this year about whether to use the Christian-friendly and traditional greeting of "Merry Christmas" or the more all-encompassing and muti-faith "Happy Holidays." I have pondered this for weeks now, and awoke this morning with an epiphany, though likely it's been thought of my others: My new phrase is going to be "Merry Giftmas." I like it because it really is more accurate in terms of what people spend their time doing: buying gifts and more (mas) gifts for each other; this, and it has a familar ring to it. Oh, I know that I will get the wrath of Christians for this, but not being one myself, I suppose I have to be true to what I believe, or rather, don't believe. I also know that it's lovely to see decorated trees and twinkly lights, but don't believe that this should be the sole claim of one religious group or another. The tradition of decorating a pine tree was adopted as a tradition before it became associated with the term, "Christmas." So, I say to you, "Merry Giftmas," and may your holiday be filled with plenty of pretty boxes to open!
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