Monday, December 25, 2006


Merry Christmas

Yeah, I know the radical right hasn't got much to pin on the rest of us, so they allege that we don't like the term "Merry Christmas" because it's not inclusive.
But a lot of us celebrate Christmas, and I see no reason to have to say "happy holidays" just so some Islamic or Jewish person doesn't feel excluded.
All the Jews I know have in some way noted Christmas for me, so it's not like they have their panties in a wad about it.
I don't know very many Islamics or Buddhists, but in America I sense they too would understand that Christmas is a big deal for many of us and they'd get over a phrase like Merry Christmas.
Besides, if someone wished me a happy Chanukah or joyous Ramadan, I'd say thanks because I'd know they were just trying to include me in their holiday joy.
Anyway, I hope your day is a nice one, regardless of what day it is for you.
I'll be on the road shortly, planning to spend part of the day in Austin with my family. We've agreed to keep it low key and without stress.

4 comments:

Karen Zipdrive said...

Oh, and by the way, the car is the present I gave myself for Christmas.
:D

MJ said...

Nice ride! Merry Chistmas Karen, looks like you're enjoying it in style ;) Cheers!

Karen Zipdrive said...

Most Jews that I know wish ME a merry Christmas. Today is Christmas Day so that's why I wished everyone to whom it applied a merry one.
Happy Chanukah- a few days late.

Karen Zipdrive said...

No need to try to outdo that one!