What is too evil for words?
Post your answer in the LEAVE A COMMENT section below. I’m not the boss of you, though. Don’t write anything for all I care! But won’t you be an angel and write a little something?
. . .here are my thoughts.
What is too evil for words?
Some non-Christians argue they shouldn’t be subjected to the wishes of another religion’s holiday. They act as though the very utterance of “Merry Christmas” is too evil for words—demanding “Happy Holidays” instead. However, I’m agnostic about this entire, ridiculous debate. Sometimes I say “Merry Christmas” and other times “Happy Holidays.” These days, December 25th is more a holiday of consumerism than it is a celebration of the birth of a figure allegedly born to a virgin human prior to the invention of IVF. There are a number of holidays—Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day—all within a short window. Expressing “Happy Holidays” allows you to wish multiple days of joyous celebration rather than just the single 24 hours of Christmas. Then again, as a culture we’re generally short-sighted in our well-wishes.
- Have a great day. (Just today—don’t care about tomorrow.)
- Good evening. (You’re on your own after these 6 hours.)
- How are you? (Not past or future tense—just this exact moment.)
Then again, “Have a nice life!” will generally be interpreted as verging on belligerent. I suppose all that’s left to say is:
Season’s Greetings!
Thanks to Diane for this topic idea! If you want to read my ramblings about a topic of your
choosing, let me know via the Comments & Suggestions page.
I don’t remember giving you the idea but thanks for the thanks. I always say Merry Christmas. It is what I believe and am tired of having to watch everything I say because I might offend someone.
“Offend away!”, I always say . . . I don’t actually say that, but it does have a nice ring to it.
And, FYI, your comment/suggestion was from Q&A #151.
You are too good. Better memory than me.