Merry Christmas or Seasons Greetings

Atokal · Post by **Atokal** » December 21, 2004, 1:47 pm

I was listening to the local talk show this morning and the topic of discussion was Christmas. All the Carols, the word itself and the Holiday.
Are we going to far with the removal of the traditions at this time of year simply to be politically correct?

I have to admit that for several years I was using the Seasons Greetings but this year it is back to the Merry Christmas and all that entails.

Seebs · Post by **Seebs** » December 21, 2004, 1:56 pm

Becoming kinda militant on this one.

Ho fucking ho.

Fash · Post by **Fash** » December 21, 2004, 1:57 pm

You missed one...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone !!!!

Lynks · Post by **Lynks** » December 21, 2004, 1:59 pm

I think you should say whatever your tradition is. I wouldn't get offended is someone said happy chanukah to me. It shows diversity which isnt bad.

However, I can see why the entertainment industry uses generic greetings, it would take them minutes to say every greeting.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » December 21, 2004, 2:00 pm

Seebs wrote:Becoming kinda militant on this one.

Ho fucking ho.

This may be seen as insensitive towards the "working woman".

Post by **Sylvus** » December 21, 2004, 2:13 pm

I don't know if I've said the word 'greetings' out loud.

I usually say Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas, depending on who I'm talking to. Know your audience, and all.

Midnyte_Ragebringer · December 21, 2004, 2:20 pm

Merry Christmas when I feel like being anti-establishment, but mostly I say Happy Holidays.

Sionistic · Post by **Sionistic** » December 21, 2004, 2:29 pm

i say merry christmas out of habit

Waran · Post by **Waran** » December 21, 2004, 2:33 pm

As sung by Mr. Garrison on South Park:

I heard there is no Christmas
In the silly Middle East
No trees, no snow, so Santa Claus,
They have different religious beliefs
They believe in Muhammed, and not in our holiday,
And so every December I go to the Middle East and say

Hey there Mr Muslim, Merry Fucking Christmas
Put down that book, the Koran,
And here's some holiday wishes.
In case you haven't noticed it's Jesus' birthday
So get off your heathen Muslim ass and fucking celebrate

There is no holiday season in India, I've heard
They don't hang up their stockings, and that is just absurd
They've never read a Christmas story,
They don't know what Rudolph is about.
And that is why in December I'll go to India and shout

Hey there Mr Hinduist, Merry Fucking Christmas
Drink Egg Nog and eat some Beef and pass it to the Missus
In case you haven't noticed it's Jesus' birthday
So get off your heathen Hindu ass and fucking celebrate

Now I heard that in Japan everyone just lives in sin
They pray to several Gods, and put needles in their skin
On December 25th, all they do is eat a cake
And that is why I go to Japan, and walk around and say

Hey there Mr Shintoist, Merry Fucking Christmas
God is going to kick your ass you infidelic Pagan scum
In case you haven't noticed, there's festive things to do
So lets all rejoice for Jesus, Merry Fucking Christmas to you

On Christmas day,
I travel 'round the world and say
To all you Christians, Buddhists, and all you Atheists too
Merry Fucking Christmas to you

Spankes · Post by **Spankes** » December 21, 2004, 2:36 pm

Isn't Hanukkah over for the year?

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year.

Toshira · Post by **Toshira** » December 21, 2004, 2:44 pm

I say "Generic Seasons Greetings!"

Nice poll. Really.

Did your notes to cute little Winifred Higglesbottom in 2nd grade class go:

"Do you like me?

-Yes
-No, cause I'm a fucking douche smoking slut"

Midnyte_Ragebringer · December 21, 2004, 2:48 pm

Toshira wrote:I say "Generic Seasons Greetings!"

Nice poll. Really.

Did your notes to cute little Winifred Higglesbottom in 2nd grade class go:

"Do you like me?

-Yes
-No, cause I'm a fucking douche smoking slut"

Bitter much?

Atokal · Post by **Atokal** » December 21, 2004, 3:00 pm

Toshira wrote:I say "Generic Seasons Greetings!"

Nice poll. Really.

Did your notes to cute little Winifred Higglesbottom in 2nd grade class go:

"Do you like me?

-Yes
-No, cause I'm a fucking douche smoking slut"

Tosh, your presence if indeed you can be considered to have one is barely tolerated. If I were Teenybloke and complaining about the assclowns on this board you would be at the top of the list. You see others who have reason to spar with me do so with gusto. Your inane comments merely reflect your lack of intelligence.

But seriously my little assflake do you like me?

Lohrno · Post by **Lohrno** » December 21, 2004, 3:13 pm

Atokal, you are in second place of active posters for the ignorawards. Toshira didn't even make the list. I would definitely say you have no place to talk about this subject. Not that I have either, but I thought I'd at least put things into perspective here.

-=Lohrno

Toshira · Post by **Toshira** » December 21, 2004, 3:21 pm

Midnyte_Ragebringer wrote:
Toshira wrote:I say "Generic Seasons Greetings!"

Nice poll. Really.

Did your notes to cute little Winifred Higglesbottom in 2nd grade class go:

"Do you like me?

-Yes
-No, cause I'm a fucking douche smoking slut"
Bitter much?

Miss the point much?

noel · Post by **noel** » December 21, 2004, 3:30 pm

I just wanted to post in this thread.

There I'm done.

Happy Holidays.

Tenuvil · Post by **Tenuvil** » December 21, 2004, 3:37 pm

Atokal wrote:But seriously my little assflake do you like me?

I'll bet you say that to all the kids at the bus stop.

Fash · Post by **Fash** » December 21, 2004, 4:00 pm

Tosh is right though, and why are there still only 2 options?....

lame poll, no vote for you!

Aruman · Post by **Aruman** » December 21, 2004, 4:13 pm

I'm not going to say 'What is your religion', then give an appropriate response for the holidays based on their reply.

People should just accept the meaning behind someone saying 'Merry Christmas' instead of being offended because it doesn't apply to their particular religion.

Kargyle · Post by **Kargyle** » December 21, 2004, 4:25 pm

Needs a Bah Humbug option.

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » December 21, 2004, 4:33 pm

To you, neither.

Lohrno · Post by **Lohrno** » December 21, 2004, 5:53 pm

Aruman wrote:I'm not going to say 'What is your religion', then give an appropriate response for the holidays based on their reply.

People should just accept the meaning behind someone saying 'Merry Christmas' instead of being offended because it doesn't apply to their particular religion.

I agree. Just because I respect other's traditions doesn't mean I don't have my own.

-=Lohrno

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » December 21, 2004, 6:04 pm

Aruman wrote:I'm not going to say 'What is your religion', then give an appropriate response for the holidays based on their reply.

People should just accept the meaning behind someone saying 'Merry Christmas' instead of being offended because it doesn't apply to their particular religion.

And people should get bent out of shape if somone prefers to say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" either....

Midnyte_Ragebringer · December 21, 2004, 6:14 pm

Toshira wrote:
Midnyte_Ragebringer wrote:
Toshira wrote:I say "Generic Seasons Greetings!"

Nice poll. Really.

Did your notes to cute little Winifred Higglesbottom in 2nd grade class go:

"Do you like me?

-Yes
-No, cause I'm a fucking douche smoking slut"
Bitter much?
Miss the point much?

Nope. I got the point that you are bitter and rude. If you don't like the options on the poll....say so. Post what you say instead. So again no I don't miss point. You were rude and ignorant and I read that loud and clear, thanks though.

Toshira · Post by **Toshira** » December 21, 2004, 6:35 pm

Rude like, "Fuck Muslims" rude?

I mean, where do I fall on the Midnytian rude scale? I gotta know!

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » December 21, 2004, 6:37 pm

lol Midnyte calling someone bitter, rude, and ignorant

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » December 21, 2004, 6:50 pm

The love is strong on this thread. And so fitting for the holiday season.

Midnyte_Ragebringer · December 21, 2004, 7:04 pm

Toshira wrote:Rude like, "Fuck Muslims" rude?

I mean, where do I fall on the Midnytian rude scale? I gotta know!

It's funny how long you guys can run with one statement. Going to have to give you an F for originality. I've explained my statement I made almost a year ago. Many tools on this board will latch unto it and continue to look upon me as you portray me, but you aren't fooling everyone. Give it up already.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » December 21, 2004, 7:23 pm

Almost a year ago!

Someone doesn't know how to use the search function.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » December 21, 2004, 7:25 pm

I think all religious people are being duped but I get into the holiday spirit of things anyway.

When I hit bumpers with the guy at Fry's, it was "happy holidays", a handshake and off we went. Perhaps during another time of year we would have been exchanging insurance info.

I lean toward "holidays" because I could give a rats ass about the meaning of christmas and am just happy for some cheery faces.

As for holiday greeting cards that I've received at work. Here's a breakdown:

* Painting of an angel playing a harp over a church. verdict: too religious

* Painting of a winter scene with kids sleighing, snow in the air, snow covered roofs, cows and stuff. verdict: nice card

* JESUS spelled out in big letters at top of card, with a blurb underneath about how great he was. Painting of barn with blurry people huddled over something. sheep outside. verdict: this card sucks ass.

* Colorful painting of Santa sitting on his bag of toys on a rooftop feeding one of his reindeer an apple. It looks like Santa is about to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich himself. verdict: very nice.

* Cartoonish picture of a football game being held between polar bears and reindeer. There's no text on front but "Catch the Spirit of Christmas" on the inside. verdict: cool card. corny yet cheery.

3 good cards vs 2 religious ones. "holiday" wins over "christmas"

Thess · Post by **Thess** » December 21, 2004, 10:13 pm

I say happy holidays, personally I celebrate festivus! It's my job to get the pole from the crawlspace.

Aruman · Post by **Aruman** » December 21, 2004, 10:32 pm

Lalanae wrote:
Aruman wrote:I'm not going to say 'What is your religion', then give an appropriate response for the holidays based on their reply.

People should just accept the meaning behind someone saying 'Merry Christmas' instead of being offended because it doesn't apply to their particular religion.
And people should get bent out of shape if somone prefers to say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" either....

Should or shouldn't?

Anyway, I don't really use anything. I just humor people, yes, even relatives.

If someone says something to me like Happy Holidays, or Merry Christmas, I reply with 'Same to you'. That way I don't have to worry about religious zealot's.

Oh, if you want to see something hilarious or offend some religious nut, I got a good laugh out of South Park's 'Woodland Critter Christmas'.

Talk about a twisted imagination.

Sionistic · Post by **Sionistic** » December 21, 2004, 10:46 pm

I live in Florida in a puerto rican family, the chances of me meeting a person who celebrates christmas is 2/3. Im fucking agnostic and I celebrate it. Then with the family influence, I'll say merry christmas and take my chances.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » December 21, 2004, 11:29 pm

i say a little bit of both. more of the happy holidays since there is more than just one this time of year.

Cartalas · Post by **Cartalas** » December 21, 2004, 11:34 pm

Lohrno wrote:Atokal, you are in second place of active posters for the ignorawards. Toshira didn't even make the list. I would definitely say you have no place to talk about this subject. Not that I have either, but I thought I'd at least put things into perspective here.

-=Lohrno

And from the guy who is in First place Merry Christmas Bitch!!

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » December 22, 2004, 3:19 am

Aruman wrote:
Lalanae wrote:
Aruman wrote:I'm not going to say 'What is your religion', then give an appropriate response for the holidays based on their reply.

People should just accept the meaning behind someone saying 'Merry Christmas' instead of being offended because it doesn't apply to their particular religion.
And people should get bent out of shape if somone prefers to say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" either....
Should or shouldn't?

Anyway, I don't really use anything. I just humor people, yes, even relatives.

If someone says something to me like Happy Holidays, or Merry Christmas, I reply with 'Same to you'. That way I don't have to worry about religious zealot's.

Oh, if you want to see something hilarious or offend some religious nut, I got a good laugh out of South Park's 'Woodland Critter Christmas'.

Talk about a twisted imagination.

bah, yeah should be should'NT. I have a bad habit of dropping contractions for some reason.

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » December 22, 2004, 2:13 pm

Merry christmas.

I am in no way religious and don't celebrate it for those reasons, I celebrate it because my family does and always has.

I do not recognize or acknowledge any other holidays because they have nothing to do with me and I just plain don't care. If a jewish(or pick another religious holiday) person is offended because of someone, even someone like the president saying something like this- tough shit.

Explain this to me, how many people do you know that celebrate the seven days of kwaanza? point, set, match.

The point is we should not change things like cards, decorations, what is excepted because of it's not PC.. fuck being PC, seriously.

I liked the south park post above

I listen to that cd around christmas time, especially the one with kenny and mr. Hanky about the virgin mary. Hilarious.

Fash · Post by **Fash** » December 22, 2004, 2:18 pm

South Park wrote: Cartman: Hey, what the hell are you doing?

Oh, hey, Cartman. We're playing dreidel. You wanna try?

Cartman: Sure.
Here's a little dreidel that's small and made of clay
But I'm not gonna play with it, 'cause dreidel's fuckin' gay.

Cartman: Jews.... Play stupid Games.... Jews... that's why they're Lame.

Lohrno · Post by **Lohrno** » December 22, 2004, 2:20 pm

Cartalas wrote: And from the guy who is in First place Merry Christmas Bitch!!

Merry Christmas! Santa told me he's not getting you the sheep doll this year though.

-=Lohrno

Cartalas · Post by **Cartalas** » December 22, 2004, 5:30 pm

Lohrno wrote:
Cartalas wrote: And from the guy who is in First place Merry Christmas Bitch!!
Merry Christmas! Santa told me he's not getting you the sheep doll this year though.

-=Lohrno

Damn Skipped again!!

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