Christmas is an interesting holiday in that it has evolved into a celebration that is secular and religious. And, of course, commercial. Having married into a Jewish family, I happily left the commercial and secular and religious aspects behind. Still, I take the greetings in the spirit in which they are offered. Coming from a friend, "Merry Christmas," means just that, and I am delighted to hear it. Coming from Wal-Mart, "Merry Christmas" means "Spend money." It's a greeting I happily ignore.
Christmas is an interesting holiday in that it has evolved into a celebration that is secular and religious. And, of course, commercial. Having married into a Jewish family, I happily left the commercial and secular and religious aspects behind. Still, I take the greetings in the spirit in which they are offered. Coming from a friend, "Merry Christmas," means just that, and I am delighted to hear it. Coming from Wal-Mart, "Merry Christmas" means "Spend money." It's a greeting I happily ignore.