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hoolstoptheheels

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It gives me a lot of angst.


I don't feel natural saying "Happy Holidays". I have gotten stink eye in response to "Merry Christmas" in the past, although I wouldn't overstate the frequency. I think my comfort zone has become "Enjoy the holiday" or "have a nice holiday", but I can't stand all the thought and angst that has to go into it.

Maybe because I was raised Jewish by a father who loves Christmas. Has nothing to do with religion, he just loves all the stuff -the lights, the Christmas shows, the December parties, Santa Claus (he's a pediatrician and loves the whole Santa thing with the kids), all that. And he's a reasonably observant Jew.

What's the problem? Everybody needs to lighten up. Can we at least say Merry Christmas on December 25? How about the 5 days before and after too?

(In response to this post by walkthecorner)

Posted: 11/16/2017 at 1:12PM



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  Why is this an issue? I know PC and all that but -- walkthecorner 11/16/2017 12:44PM
  It gives me a lot of angst. -- hoolstoptheheels 11/16/2017 1:12PM
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