I will preface this by saying that I am a Christian. I celebrate Christmas, both the religious and secular side (and yes, there IS a secular side to Christmas). Now, go here and read this blog post (that I totally ripped off from someone else).
I think this article is great. I am very, very tired of people getting all up in arms about store clerks wishing them “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas”. There are OTHER HOLIDAYS IN DECEMEBER. Other gift giving holidays, in fact. So someone wishing you “Happy Holidays” is probably less about being PC, and more about wishing someone well during this ENTIRE holiday season (read: the season that is NOT just all Christmas, all the time)
I think its nice when someone wishes me a Happy Holidays. I also think its nice when they say “Happy Hanukah”, or “Happy Kwanzaa”. Do I celebrate either of these holidays? No, I do not. However, I think its lovely that the person wishing me well wants to share their joy at holiday time with me.
So really, lets stop worrying so much about being PC, and just spread a little more joy. We could all use it.
In these troubled times, a kind sentiment is always welcome to me. I think the people who argue this “war” on Christmas are just stressing themselves out. There will always be crazy, ridiculous people out there. I try to be a little kinder and more respectful this time of year to make up for the idiots out there.