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parabellum
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When someone wishes me "Happy Holidays" I always ask them "Which holidays are you specifically referring to?" with a quizzical look on my face. For many, it puts them on the spot and they really don't know what to say. Others bravely say "Christmas!" to which I return that greeting with "Merry Christmas!" and a smile.
Many of those people are saying "Happy Holidays" when they actually want to say "Merry Christmas". They're trying to not offend others, but are not actually PC themselves. Something to keep in mind, maybe.


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When somebody says “Happy Holidays” to me, I reply in my most non emotional monotone voice, “May your travels be free of incident and live long and prosper.”
 
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The fact that someone even mentions the holidays is a positive sign.

Again, some (most?) of these people are simply trying to not offend. If they don't know you, then they don't know you, do they? Therefore, they are proceeding cautiously. No need to be a dick about it.
 
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It's not all about being PC, either. I say it some of the time because there are several holidays coming up including New Years.

If I'm not likely see someone again before New Years, I'll usually tell them to "Have a great holiday season and I'll see you next year." It has nothing to do with avoiding offending them.

If someone offers you a cheerful "Happy Holidays", accept it graciously and reply with whatever you prefer.
 
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Merry Christmas!!!



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Right. It's Merry Christmas, not happy holidays.

And it's You're Welcome, not no problem.

Thank you very much.


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^^^^Good to see you back, TonyNY!


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Originally posted by Parabellum:

Many of those people are saying "Happy Holidays" when they actually want to say "Merry Christmas". They're trying to not offend others, but are not actually PC themselves. Something to keep in mind, maybe.

This, in spades.


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I had heard he had passed on a few years ago so this was a good time.


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Bah humbug.

^^^ This. Possibly a "ok, thanks".

Edited for doing basically the same thing I hate being done to me.


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I prefer the good old:

"Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, kiss my ass. Kiss his ass. Kiss your ass. Happy Hanukkah."

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I now say Merry Christmas. But before all this stupid horseshit I always said Happy Holidays and it was just a way to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in a shorter way.

Me too, I see nothing wrong with Happy Holidays to cover both among friends who know where you are coming from.


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