[Source: Book Chatter]
According to polls and public policy research that have been conducted, the phrase doesn’t seem to bother the everyday American and there really isn’t a preference for which greeting they are met with. But, it does seem as though the phrase can be disturbing for many far-right conservatives as they claim the phrase takes Christ out of Christmas. They even further claim that by saying Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas, it is a direct attack on the religion of America.
[Source: Golden Helix]
The debate is an ongoing one in which most people do not necessarily care about. Even today, many department stores, radio broadcasts, or television broadcasts will utilize a combination of both phrases. The holiday music that rings through the air during this time of year will also be a combination of renditions of classic christian hymns and mainstream pop holiday music. So, if we are to restrict the usage of phrasing when greeting others this holiday season, are we to also begin censoring our music selections in the public as well?
This just shows that during the holiday season, debates such as the use of Happy Holidays over Merry Christmas is something that can be either taken to a far extreme or just brushed under the rug. However, debates such as this doesn’t negate the fact that everyone is going out to buy the perfect Christmas tree and decorating said tree, families are gathering to enjoy their much needed time off, and children are anxiously anticipating the gifts they will receive under the tree on Christmas morning.
From all of us here at JSR, we do wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and we hope that the New Year brings plenty of successes, joys, happiness, and love.
