How is saying "Merry Christmas" ignoring Hannukah?
Well, it doesn't mention Hannukah, does it? No, neither I nor most other people are going to be even remotelyh offended by you telling me "Merry Christmas". Hell, my parents tell me that, though they know I'm not Christian any more, and I either say it back to them, or give them my own Happy Yule.
But what's so wrong in being INCLUSIVE at this time of year, when SO MANY religions have holidays? Happy Holidays includes Christmas, so you're getting your greeting. It also includes all the other festivals too. I certainly don't want stores to take down Christmas decorations, but why shouldn't I get to have my celebration recognized, if even in a generic fashion by "Happy Holidays"?
Also, if you read what I said, I'm in complete agreement with Ben Stein about displaying the Nativity, or the Manorah, etc, as long as they're on private property. You want to put up a nativity on your lawn, by all means, do so, and I'll defend to the hilt your right to display it. It's solely display as a government function that I have an issue with, and it's an issue I'd have with any religious display of any religion: christianity, judaism, shintoism, paganism, zorastrianism, whatever.
-Arlos
