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December 22, 2005
IMHO: Let It Go, Let It Go, Let It Go.....
Until now, I've avoided the controversy over "Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays", I just didn't have a dog in that fight. I find the whole discussion more annoying than being greeted with either phrase. To me it is a non-issue, but apparently it has sparked public opinion polls (I passed up that headline for more interesting news) and inspired talk-radio rants (I changed the station). However, I've decided to propose a solution to the problem. This is not a compromise, it is not a win-win solution, there are people who will still choose to take offense. My solution? Get over it.
Taking offense is a personal choice, not something forced by a third party, it's certainly more power than I wish to give up. There are a lot of holidays during the season surrounding Christmas, and any one person may choose to celebrate any, all or none of them. So, use "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays", "Have a nice day" is always in season, don't mind how others greet you, if you happen to be cranky for some reason, there's always "Bah Humbug" to fall back on.
In the words of Maura Stuard, age 8, "Sometimes you just need to take a nap and get over it."
Happy Yule Ya'll!!!!
Posted by Anna at December 22, 2005 2:37 AM