Do people get offended by saying Merry Christmas?
For one, it’s worth noting that relatively few people are actually offended by holiday greetings, whether it’s happy holidays or merry Christmas. A Public Policy Polling survey from last year found that more than 80% of Americans didn’t care which one people said.
Is it politically incorrect to say Merry Christmas?
“It’s considered politically correct to say Happy Holidays, so it’s just considered insensitive to say Merry Christmas to other people who aren’t from this country that don’t celebrate it,“ said senior Miguel Montano, Div. 022. “Merry Christmas” is a traditional saying that’s been around for centuries.
How do you say Merry Christmas without offending anyone?
2-Word Alternatives to Merry Christmas
- celebrate Christmas.
- Christmas greetings.
- Christmas blessings.
- Christmas joy.
- festive greetings.
- happy Christmas.
- happy Festivus (from Seinfeld)
- happy holidays.
Why don t Americans Say Merry Christmas?
Holiday is derived from “holy day” meaning a religious observance so saying Happy Holidays is hardly more politically correct than Merry Christmas. It’s just trying to avoid saying Christ which would associate it with Christianity.
Why do people say Merry Xmas?
For us as Christians, [Christmas] is one of the most holy of the holidays, the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. And for people to take Christ out of Christmas. They’re happy to say merry Xmas. Let’s just take Jesus out.
Is Happy holidays politically correct?
Happy Holidays is more general. It encompasses all holidays, religious in nature or not, that are celebrated during the winter holiday season. This phrase is considered more politically correct, as it does not leave anyone’s religion or beliefs out.
How do you say happy holidays without offending?
General greetings
- Enjoy the holiday season.
- Warmest Wishes.
- May your days be merry and bright.
- Hanukkah Sameach!
- Light the menorah.
- Wishing you a new year full of peace and joy.
- May your holidays be full of warmth and cheer.
- The stockings were hung by the chimney with care…
Do Brits say Merry Christmas?
A: You can find “merry Christmas” and “happy Christmas” in both the US and the UK, though Christmas is more often “merry” in American English and “happy” in British English.
Why do Brits say Happy Christmas?
This is believed to be because “happy” took on a higher class connotation than “merry,” which was associated with the rowdiness of the lower classes. The royal family adopted “Happy Christmas” as their preferred greeting, and others took note.