Is the "Merry Christmas" tide turning again? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Gravel · 12-21-2007, 01:33 PM

I have noticed something rather strange and exciting this year, I have had more random people say "Merry Christmas" to me this year than all of the last 5 yrs combined.

I welcome this wholeheartedly and have been on a personal mission over the last few years to be sure I said "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" at every chance I had. I decided that people are welcome to say what ever they want back to me, but I was still gonna say it.

What has been your experience this year?

Oh and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

thejoe · 12-21-2007, 05:21 PM

I'm with you on the mission to say, "Merry Christmas." I've noticed that people around here don't generally say it unless I do first. Usually they'll say, "Happy Holidays," and I'll come back with, "Merry Christmas." They usually brigthen up a bit and say, "Merry Christmas to you, too." This has occurred more often than not.

I think that in the world of PC culture/speech, people don't want to offend others by using the proper name for this holiday because it is a Christian holiday. But, well, so what??? It's a Christian holiday, so say "Merry CHRISTmas" and be on your way.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

joe

slugger6 · 12-21-2007, 05:35 PM

I just returned from Havana...yes, Cuba. (I traveled there legally with the permission of both governments.) Although this was my 12th trip it was the first time I have ever seen Christmas trees in hotels and restaurants. Christmas lights on buildings, and Bing Crosby singing "White Christmas" on the Muzak systems!

**Loves2Shoot** · 12-21-2007, 05:36 PM

I say Merry Christmas as much as I can because that is what I celebrate.

If someone wishes me happy holidays or happy Hanukkah or happy whatever I'm thankful also. I think that people need celebrate life and who really cares about the label.

People that are offended by someone wishing them a blessing are morons anyway, so why waste time caring about what they think.

MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!!!

slugger6 · 12-21-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!!!

Merry Christmas, Scott!

714XD · 12-21-2007, 06:02 PM

I have been on the same mission of greeting everyone with a Merry Christmas! I have not noticed an increase of replies. Everyone should at least reply with what ever they celebrate. Whatever it is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa anything is better than "happy holidays".

Micky · 12-21-2007, 06:05 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Gravel · 12-21-2007, 06:09 PM

Its been the unsolicited "Merry Christmas" that has blown me away this year! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

And 714XD, that is exactly how I feel, people need to quit cowering their beliefs and need to start wearing them proud regardless of what they might be! I am in no way trying to throw this in the face of anyone who does not celebrate Christmas, but for the love of all that is right, we have gone down a real bad path in the last several years and it is time for the madness to stop!

I feel crappy even ranting about it at this time of the year...

Again, Merry Christmas all!!

Steve

**Old School** · 12-21-2007, 06:43 PM

Merry Christmas! Every time someone says, "Happy Holidays" to me, I quickly reply, "Merry Christmas and God bless you!"

I know, it is very militant of me.

OS

**Ed Ely** · 12-21-2007, 07:21 PM

I have only had one instance where I
encountered a non Merry Christmas.

It was two persons, man and wife ringing
the bell for the Salvation Army in front of
a local business. I dumped some change
into the pot and was greeted with, "Thank
you and Happy Holidays". I confronted them
both, and let them know that kind of "H H"
PC crap doesn't cut around me and I asked
for my money back if they could not say
"Merry Christmas". My lecture worked.

Ed

12-21-2007, 01:33 PM	#1
Gravel XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bellingham Washington Posts: 2,268	Is the "Merry Christmas" tide turning again? I have noticed something rather strange and exciting this year, I have had more random people say "Merry Christmas" to me this year than all of the last 5 yrs combined. I welcome this wholeheartedly and have been on a personal mission over the last few years to be sure I said "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" at every chance I had. I decided that people are welcome to say what ever they want back to me, but I was still gonna say it. What has been your experience this year? Oh and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! __________________ Those who trade liberty for security have neither.

12-21-2007, 05:21 PM	#2
thejoe XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Moscow, ID. Posts: 817	I'm with you on the mission to say, "Merry Christmas." I've noticed that people around here don't generally say it unless I do first. Usually they'll say, "Happy Holidays," and I'll come back with, "Merry Christmas." They usually brigthen up a bit and say, "Merry Christmas to you, too." This has occurred more often than not. I think that in the world of PC culture/speech, people don't want to offend others by using the proper name for this holiday because it is a Christian holiday. But, well, so what??? It's a Christian holiday, so say "Merry CHRISTmas" and be on your way. Merry Christmas to you and yours. joe __________________ SA XD-40 Service S&W SW9VE Kel-Tec P3AT Walther P22 Norinco SKS

12-21-2007, 05:35 PM	#3
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,977	I just returned from Havana...yes, Cuba. (I traveled there legally with the permission of both governments.) Although this was my 12th trip it was the first time I have ever seen Christmas trees in hotels and restaurants. Christmas lights on buildings, and Bing Crosby singing "White Christmas" on the Muzak systems! __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

12-21-2007, 05:36 PM	#4
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,803	I say Merry Christmas as much as I can because that is what I celebrate. If someone wishes me happy holidays or happy Hanukkah or happy whatever I'm thankful also. I think that people need celebrate life and who really cares about the label. People that are offended by someone wishing them a blessing are morons anyway, so why waste time caring about what they think. MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!!! __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

12-21-2007, 06:02 PM	#6
714XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ANAHEIM-CA Posts: 155	I have been on the same mission of greeting everyone with a Merry Christmas! I have not noticed an increase of replies. Everyone should at least reply with what ever they celebrate. Whatever it is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa anything is better than "happy holidays". __________________ XD9-ANAHEIM

12-21-2007, 06:05 PM	#7
Micky XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 158	MERRY CHRISTMAS! __________________ http://www.mccreaoutdoors.com

12-21-2007, 06:09 PM	#8
Gravel XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bellingham Washington Posts: 2,268	Its been the unsolicited "Merry Christmas" that has blown me away this year! AND I LOVE IT!!!! And 714XD, that is exactly how I feel, people need to quit cowering their beliefs and need to start wearing them proud regardless of what they might be! I am in no way trying to throw this in the face of anyone who does not celebrate Christmas, but for the love of all that is right, we have gone down a real bad path in the last several years and it is time for the madness to stop! I feel crappy even ranting about it at this time of the year... Again, Merry Christmas all!! Steve __________________ Those who trade liberty for security have neither.

12-21-2007, 06:43 PM	#9
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,675	Merry Christmas! Every time someone says, "Happy Holidays" to me, I quickly reply, "Merry Christmas and God bless you!" I know, it is very militant of me. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

12-21-2007, 07:21 PM	#10
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,801 Blog Entries: 1	I have only had one instance where I encountered a non Merry Christmas. It was two persons, man and wife ringing the bell for the Salvation Army in front of a local business. I dumped some change into the pot and was greeted with, "Thank you and Happy Holidays". I confronted them both, and let them know that kind of "H H" PC crap doesn't cut around me and I asked for my money back if they could not say "Merry Christmas". My lecture worked. Ed

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