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Old 11-25-2016, 06:27 PM
 
Location: Sun City West, Arizona
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Merry Christmas...
May the blessings of Buddha be with you.
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Old 11-25-2016, 06:38 PM
 
Location: Canada
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May the blessings of Buddha be with you.
Precisely ..MOST only wish for the best for others..instead of blaming/ridiculing ...Some Just complain because they can..which has nothing to do with what majority truly wish for others..

It's a shame such "Thin Skinned Types" even get such a stage to opine about how THEY are so wronged and blame anyone who happens to feel happy or blessed!! These types are a very small sub-set..BUT somehow seem to get a Full court stage

Being hateful and dismissing another's rights seems to the "Thin Skinned" ones constant agenda..and have read this constantly.. I on the contrary continue to believe the majority are NOT of this mindset .. Decision of 2116 vote will become clear in the next few years... Enjoy Politics for the next 2-4 years.. Unfortunately, I'm not optimistic..But again "Wonders Never Cease" ??????
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Old 11-25-2016, 06:42 PM
 
Location: Free State of Florida
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Well, it is almost that time of the year again. People working in departments stores are instructed to say “Happy Holidays” instead of "Merry Christmas."

Well, yeah, Christmas is a religious holiday, but these days many people that are from other religions celebrate Christmas as well more as a holiday since its a large tradition in this country.

I wonder do you feel pressured or obligated to say "Happy Holiday" instead of "Merry Christmas"?
I say Merry Christmas because that is what I celebrate. I have been greeted with Happy Hanukkah on many occasions and find it as a symbol of respect as that is the holiday that is important to them. I am just thankful that others would take the time to wish me well.
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Old 12-05-2016, 12:39 AM
 
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I was @ salvation army the other day and some lady said "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" to me instead of Merry christmas.... Maybe she didnt know what I celebrated I dunno.....
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Old 12-05-2016, 12:51 AM
 
Location: Sun City West, Arizona
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I lived in Thailand for a couple of years and today is the old king's birthday (he died recently). Happy Old King's Birthday. (It was a holiday over there!)
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Old 12-05-2016, 01:11 AM
 
Location: Caverns measureless to man...
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Hell, no. I feel morally obligated to say "Merry Christmas," because this is America, and in America we celebrate Christmas. Even though I am not a christian; it's still what the holiday is.
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Old 12-05-2016, 01:24 AM
 
Location: London
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No. And I'm not even Christian.

I wouldn't get upset if someone wished me Happy Kwanzaa. So why should anyone get mad over a Merry Christmas?

It's wishing a good day for someone, that's a good thing.
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Old 12-05-2016, 01:33 AM
 
Location: California
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Depends on when I say it. If it's prior to Thanksgiving I may say "Happy Holidays" but if it's close to Xmas I say "Merry Xmas".

To be honest I rarely say anything unless someone says it to me...then I just say it back so I'm always correct.
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Old 12-05-2016, 01:43 AM
 
Location: Caverns measureless to man...
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Depends on when I say it. If it's prior to Thanksgiving I may say "Happy Holidays" but if it's close to Xmas I say "Merry Xmas".

To be honest I rarely say anything unless someone says it to me...then I just say it back so I'm always correct.
Mm.... so how do you feel about "inshallah,' or even an "allahu ahkbar?" Not to be a dick, nut I assume you mean something short of that.
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Old 12-05-2016, 01:49 AM
 
Location: London
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Mm.... so how do you feel about "inshallah,' or even an "allahu ahkbar?" Not to be a dick, nut I assume you mean something short of that.
"Allahu akbar" is not a holiday.
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