tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062608.post5548712790435322594..comments2023-10-11T01:47:09.531-07:00Comments on Adrienne's house: Politically Correct or Common CourtesyAdriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632457245324216299noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062608.post-72409208662978528842009-10-28T09:59:01.140-07:002009-10-28T09:59:01.140-07:00Riiiight, or you could just come to grips with the...Riiiight, or you could just come to grips with the fact that you're not REALLY offended by "Merry Christmas" and maybe shut the hell up if you don't like it because over 95% of us actually DO. And calling blacks "African American" is racist because not all blacks are from Africa and not everyone in Africa is black. Do you call Dave Matthews an "African American"? PC is stupid.Markhttp://whomarkjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062608.post-15624550333265969822009-03-29T18:07:00.000-07:002009-03-29T18:07:00.000-07:00As a long-time practicing Pagan, I notice the assu...As a long-time practicing Pagan, I notice the assumption on the part of a large number of people at holiday times that I'm a Christian and will celebrate the Christian holidays just as they do.<BR/><BR/>It's aggravating.<BR/><BR/>Really, would they like it if I said to them, "Happy Sabbat," on every seasonal change that I celebrate? Or "Merry Esbat" at every full moon? Probably not. I'd likely get a few dirty looks, or questioning glances. Maybe even the, "You're going to Hell you spawn of Satan!" that I've gotten so many times as a Tarot reader...<BR/><BR/>When we make assumptions about another person's belief system, which is what happens when someone says, "Merry Christmas," we're ignoring the amazing cultural diversity that we have here!<BR/><BR/>Saying, "Happy Holidays!" is, as you said, a way to acknowledge, in the dark of winter, that there is still something worth celebrating, no matter what our faith or differences.Gwynnehttp://www.lemonademama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062608.post-35438944253038548062009-03-29T13:57:00.000-07:002009-03-29T13:57:00.000-07:00I agree that it is common courtesy...I could care ...I agree that it is common courtesy...I could care less if it is Easter break or spring break (and I speak as a fairly conservative Christian when saying this). I do find the whole Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas a bit irritating because I've absentmindedly said Merry Christmas to someone once, and got my head chewed off (grrr down girl). I grew up in an agnostic home, and with Jewish relatives, and most of my Jewish relatives won't get completely out of sorts over a merry Christmas greeting, because, as my uncle Ed says, people are not trying to be offensive, they are just in a celebratory mood. <BR/><BR/>In some ways I look on it with a sort of amusement because the stores fall over themselves trying to not offend anyone, and yet the whole point of the "Christmas Shopping Season" is really people who are celebrating Christmas...so they are promoting Christmas sales and decor and paraphenalia while trying not to say the word. I don't know why it makes me laugh but it does.<BR/><BR/>I wish people on both sides of this could just chill out a little. No one is hurting my feelings by wishing me happy whatever day.Kimberly Eddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17126483356566965883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062608.post-47332228594978425662009-03-29T13:55:00.000-07:002009-03-29T13:55:00.000-07:00What happens in other countries? Do they change th...What happens in other countries? Do they change their traditions to accommodate politically correct visitors? I would hate to see anyone change things because the differences are so much more intriguing. Easter is Easter, Christmas is Christmas and whatever holidays Wiccans have is a reality too. Politically correct peeps are okay because I feel they are trying to be nice but I prefer people to be loyal to what floats their boats and respect them for that.Ebonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06707830961613519658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062608.post-9347780727286271442009-03-29T13:37:00.000-07:002009-03-29T13:37:00.000-07:00What a fabulous post!I grew up never thinking twic...What a fabulous post!<BR/>I grew up never thinking twice about wishing someone a Merry Christmas or a Happy Easter. I've since been introduced to a world where everyone celebrates their own holiday. <BR/>I feel that the generic greetings are a special way of saying "I'm happy about something and I want to share that with you, but I'm not going to make a biased guess as to what you celebrate and I'm not going to put you on the spot by making you speak about your religious preference right this second." It's a polite way to not impose your beliefs on someone. Nothing more, nothing less. <BR/>While I know a lot of people chafe at the notion that they shouldn't wish everyone a Happy Easter or a Merry Christmas I love the fact that it makes the holiday season more open to all - a lot less of a "It's <I>our</I> holiday, but we want to share it with you" and more of a "Isn't it great that we all have something to celebrate at this time of year." Now why that might be offensive to some is beyond me!Jessica R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03195009922804434161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062608.post-21684549600001750802009-03-29T05:36:00.000-07:002009-03-29T05:36:00.000-07:00Politically correct is so passé. The rule is be fr...Politically correct is so passé. The rule is be freakin' nice to each other. Be respectful and don't get upset when someone else means no harm. <BR/><BR/>I have absolutely no issue with anyone wishing anyone else a Merry Christmas. I would have no issue with anyone saying Happy Birthday to me any day of the year. Why would that offend me? These wishes are not forcing anything on me; they are saying "I am happy about something, I want you to be happy too." I love that.<BR/><BR/>The breaks? Who cares what they are called. But you are right "Easter Break" certainly does not happen at Easter anymore. I think it gave schools some freedom to do their break when it makes sense for them. As for days off, we have to fall back on tradition or we would be overrun. I could create my own religion tomorrow (and get a lot of followers) that believes working after 2pm is an abomination. Right now we have a system in place and you are (or should be) told the days off before you are hired, then it is up to you whether or not to take the job. <BR/><BR/>I don't think using derogatory terms even compares in this discussion. It has to do with intention. I mean no harm when I say Merry Christmas or Happy Birthday. But if you are using a racial slur your intentions are completely different.Erikahttp://ezynda.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com