tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post26619067006040144..comments2023-09-16T03:15:04.104-07:00Comments on "I am NOT a VOLCANO!" (and other such stories.): touchy Topic Tuesday- Have Yourself a Politically Correct Little Holiday SeasonWindthicket Fableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09820803765909133728noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-69719886598296944922010-12-13T22:10:18.029-08:002010-12-13T22:10:18.029-08:00I agree. I just can't imagine being offended b...I agree. I just can't imagine being offended by something like this. Just because I don't celebrate Kwanzaa and I don't know when it is exactly doesn't mean I don't want to have a happy one! It still is Kwanzaa regardless of weather I celebrate it or not so why not have a happy Kwanzaa? What's the alternative exactly, having a crappy sad Kwanzaa? That sounds awesome! <br />I said Merry Christmas to a cashier at Hobby Lobby (an openly Christian store mind you) and she replied that she did not celebrate Christmas in a tone that made it seem like I should have just known that. I said something back to her about that not mattering and to have a merry Dec. 25th anyway. She gave me a sort of weird look. lol Oh well. I said it nicely because seriously, just have a nice day that day. When someone tells you to have a good evening you would never say "I'm sorry, I don't celebrate Tuesdays!"Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322658131149639626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-13552893326998190052010-12-10T20:37:41.108-08:002010-12-10T20:37:41.108-08:00I totally agree with you. I am a Christian Graphi...I totally agree with you. I am a Christian Graphic designer and I just finished changing the "Merry Christmas" I had put on a card I had done for a client to "Season's greetings" because of the same reason. I shudder to think what we will come to in 15-20 years if we continue this way. What ever happened to fee speech and respecting our diversity? I guess that is not politically anymore.<br />www.beautyandthegreen.blogspot.comBeauty and The Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04512886866116703635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-42896353607752632472010-12-09T17:49:37.856-08:002010-12-09T17:49:37.856-08:00I am a true believer of diversity. I was raised a...I am a true believer of diversity. I was raised a baptist, my husband catholic. My children attend a non denominational church. I also homeschool my children, and I do not teach from a religious perspective. I do, however, teach about religious customs and traditions especially the ones at Christmas, because one I find them interesting, and two it broadens their horizons to how other people live. If someone says Happy Holidays, or writes Xmas I am in no way offended. I love Santa Claus too! I have a good friend who happens to be a minister's wife. Her children do not believe in Santa, and tell my children as such. My six year actually told one of them last year she felt sorry for them. Santa is magical, the birth of Christ born in a manger to save all our souls is magical. Put them together, and I have a beautiful, magical Christmas.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553319266378782849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-72735545926050479762010-12-08T18:20:48.947-08:002010-12-08T18:20:48.947-08:00I know it's Wednesday, but I saw something tod...I know it's Wednesday, but I saw something today that made me think of you and I remembered I did not read your TTT. <br /><br />It was a billboard that was red and it read "I miss you saying Merry Christmas - Jesus"<br /><br />Ahh Happy Holidays, inside it makes me cringe. When I said last week when people say "Happy Holidays to me I reply Merry Christmas." I don't do this all snotty. I reply with Merry Christmas so people know it's okay to wish people Merry Christmas. <br /><br />I have shocked several people over the last week or two just by saying "Merry Christmas!"<br />The first was when I was shopping. I wished an older cashier Merry Christmas at Wal-mart. She was visibly shocked. Then smiled really big and said, "You, too." <br /><br />I am a business owner. I was out delivering Christmas gifts to my clients today. I have to be buzzed in at many places because I work with day cares and pre-schools. So when I announced who I was I told them I was delivering a Christmas gift. I wished my clients Merry Christmas and they were so thankful to receive the cookies and well wishes; however, I think they were shocked that the owner of the company was saying "Merry Christmas." One even said to me when I was leaving. I am a Christian business owner and I make no apologies for it. If someone gets offended by Merry Christmas and doesn't want my services then it's okay because God is just going to replace that client with three. Oh and I do have clients who are Jewish and I will not be wishing them a Merry Christmas. :) <br /><br />PS - I love that you are celebrating the holiday that Jesus would have celebrated. Creating well rounded girls. <br /><br />Merry Christmas!Sara Hickman designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02932439554332340805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-63739686920147623832010-12-08T10:06:17.975-08:002010-12-08T10:06:17.975-08:00I really don't get all the hoopla over it to b...I really don't get all the hoopla over it to begin with. I am 36 years old and all of my life I have heard things like Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Enjoy the Season, so those sayings are not new to me. What is new to me is the controversy over saying any of them. I am now leery of saying Happy Holidays, which I've said my whole life in addition to Merry Christmas because I wouldn't want others to think I've caved to the political correctness of the times. Happy Holidays to me includes Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and all the others too. This is a time of year for giving to others, enjoying the company of loved ones, and a general feeling of happiness, why must people bring controversy to something so special?Aunt Crazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797824011406383879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-58941944103101243322010-12-08T05:54:33.603-08:002010-12-08T05:54:33.603-08:00this made me smile. i work in an elementary school...this made me smile. i work in an elementary school. we have to make everything generic. we can't put up a little tree in our rooms, or put up lights. we can put wintery decorations up, but when it comes to celebrating one holiday over another, well, you better not.<br /><br />it makes me sad. i celebrate Christmas. I am a Christian. I celebrate Jesus. and I also love the magic of Santa. and i have many amazing Jewish friends...don't know where i'm going with this, Brae, except to say that i wholeheartedly agree with everything you've just written.Brynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13121606720479682415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-78750137690044897072010-12-07T18:47:46.790-08:002010-12-07T18:47:46.790-08:00Happy 7th of December! - Oops, did I offend someon...Happy 7th of December! - Oops, did I offend someone?Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000016080925828363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-79847508418423510592010-12-07T18:44:41.897-08:002010-12-07T18:44:41.897-08:00(Rude Comment)(Rude Comment)Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000016080925828363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-31265894581177174252010-12-07T11:45:53.956-08:002010-12-07T11:45:53.956-08:00I love to hear people have a positive attitude all...I love to hear people have a positive attitude all year long, so Wishing others Happy Holidays is a thing I love to do. I know for the last couple of year people are having a hard time but I like to remain up. So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<br />I am a new at blog hops and were doing one this week would love to have you take a look at http://ohmyheartsie.blogspot.com/ lots of fun gifts we are giving away.PS I have posted your banner on my site and am following on GF.....<br /><br />Thanks KarrenKarren Hallerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570703894205150055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-85592782502686379142010-12-07T10:02:28.330-08:002010-12-07T10:02:28.330-08:00I love to see people accept each other and get alo...I love to see people accept each other and get along. I celebrate Christmas but am not offended by any holiday greeting. I truly think it's the spirit of the greeting that counts. I'm your newest follower from Blog Frog!Deb Chitwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665549481411417908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-33592413757574025342010-12-07T09:06:49.946-08:002010-12-07T09:06:49.946-08:00Great post Brae! I agree with what you say and jus...Great post Brae! I agree with what you say and just as I wished all of my Jewish friends a Happy Chanukah on my blog<br /><br />http://www.lorislolz.org/2010/12/happy-chanukah.html <br /><br />I'll send Happy Christmas wishes out too!<br /><br />We are all different and it's important to understand that and to help our children understand too.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440536423025726764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-16082279193183880322010-12-07T08:23:39.340-08:002010-12-07T08:23:39.340-08:00I completely understand where you are coming from ...I completely understand where you are coming from ...<br /><br />Regardless of my personal beliefs, it would never offend me if someone wished me a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or anything of the sort. When I pass by a Salvation Army volunteer outside the grocery store who wishes me any variation of those, I usually just think, "that's so sweet." <br /><br />No one is telling you to believe in God. No one is telling you not to. No one is trying to tell you that whatever you believe is wrong. It's just a simple wish that you be merry and enjoy this time of year. I think that at the root of it, they are just sending positivity your way and if you think about it that way, how can you be upset?<br /><br />I think it's great that you are teaching your children about other religions and I think that if more parents made an effort to do so, the world might be just a little bit more understanding and accepting of different beliefs.<br /><br />Cheers!Hockey Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288216293484190139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-31335521688432779372010-12-07T07:25:26.828-08:002010-12-07T07:25:26.828-08:00I get totally frustrated with the whole 'Happy...I get totally frustrated with the whole 'Happy Holidays' thing. I come from the UK and we say Happy Christmas without concern. All the cards say it, people say it, it just 'is.' I have lived in the US now for 15 years and it is now so ingrained into me to say Happy Holidays that when I went to a Dickens Fair and someone shouted out Happy Christmas, I stood quite still, I was so shocked.<br /><br />Happy Hanukkah!Alison Goldenhttp://alisongolden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-90771624585085906282010-12-07T05:04:34.001-08:002010-12-07T05:04:34.001-08:00I totally hate it as well. I am a Mom of a 3 year ...I totally hate it as well. I am a Mom of a 3 year old and I am trying to teach him the true meaning of Christmas and also include Santa and he say Merry Christmas to everyone and I do as well and where get such weird looks and comments which are hard to explain to a child. I will be teaching him all about the different religions so Please just smile and go on if you do not like Merry Christmas but do not give my son a weird look or bad comment or it will be on.Glendahttp://www.mommiespointofview.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-35616357285404485582010-12-07T00:53:46.483-08:002010-12-07T00:53:46.483-08:00I agree with you. When I was waiting tables, I cou...I agree with you. When I was waiting tables, I could never say Merry Christmas because that could mean a smaller tip. I have never been in a place where so many different religions thrive. You have to be really careful because people get so offended. I hate it. I don't get offended at any of it. I am always talking to people and am understanding. It is frustrating for sure. I hate being politically correct.Natasha and Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079838100481170372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-25496049642167239382010-12-07T00:47:32.527-08:002010-12-07T00:47:32.527-08:00I whole heartedly AGREE!! I am one that believes i...I whole heartedly AGREE!! I am one that believes in allowing others their own beliefs without taking offense or trying to shove my beliefs down their throats. I've NEVER been offended by a Happy Hanukkah/Holidays... or the sort... I even have a Pagan friend and find some of the things she shares fascinating. I don't agree, but I'm not going to TELL her SHE's WRONG and I'm RIGHT and that sort of CRAP! GET REAL PEOPLE... Can't we all just get along? Thumper's Theory, "If you can't say somethin' nice... Don't say anythin' at all." AMEN... *sigh*<br /><br />As for your lunatic that went off about Christ/Santa... You will like my post from Sunday: http://www.diamondpotential.com/2010/12/sunday-expressions-teach-children.htmlHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04243241502261974167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-8281336242728030072010-12-06T22:49:05.464-08:002010-12-06T22:49:05.464-08:00Separatism is at its most visible during the holid...Separatism is at its most visible during the holidays, these holidays especially. I have always believed in the old war saying "United we stand - divided we fall" and if we remain divided in religion we will eventually fall apart. Now, don't get me wrong, in no way am I advocating some sort of united religion, but I do believe we should all at least be familiar with the various religions and their customs and beliefs. "We fear what we do not understand" is another saying that fits here. Kudos for teaching your girls about the different branches of religion - they can only benefit from the knowledge.Anna L. Wallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144458783329501190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-74999176752959077062010-12-06T22:24:58.116-08:002010-12-06T22:24:58.116-08:00Just for the record and to make it clear, I did st...Just for the record and to make it clear, I did state in my closing paragraph that I am NOT BY ANY MEANS offended by the generic greetings like "happy holidays"- I just don't like it when people are offended by my Merry Christmas. And I agree, Rachel- It's just a big a jerk who'll actually go off on someone for saying Happy Holidays as it is a person who gets all uppity about people who give religious greetings.Windthicket Fableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820803765909133728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529701964794268154.post-67637611536096030832010-12-06T22:11:18.683-08:002010-12-06T22:11:18.683-08:00I understand you taking offense when people get ma...I understand you taking offense when people get mad about you saying Merry Christmas. What I do not understand is people taking offense when a cashier or someone else working a job says "Happy Holidays." That poor cashier might not be Christian and might be afraid of offending someone by saying Merry Christmas-Happy Hannukah or whatever else. I once saw a man screaming Merry Christmas at a poor cashier and I felt so terrible for her.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10478535180036874828noreply@blogger.com