# Merry Christmas Yes or No? **URL:** \ **Category:** Philosophy\ **Created:** [December 22, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60 "2019-12-22T15:35:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DowJones](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/50afbb/32.png) [@DowJones](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/DowJones)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/1 "2019-12-22T15:35:34Z")
Is it offensive to say Merry Christmas ? Or is it more offensive to not say Merry Christmas ? ---
**Author:** ![Jcig\_777](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/c67d28/32.png) [@Jcig\_777](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/Jcig_777)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/5 "2019-12-22T19:00:57Z")
I will normally say Happy Holidays just because there are several holidays at this time of year and it doesn’t hurt me to be considerate. ---
**Author:** ![HeHateMe](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/user_avatar/discuss.uniteddebate.com/hehateme/32/38_2.png) [@HeHateMe](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/HeHateMe)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/10 "2019-12-23T02:07:37Z")
I mean, if they’re a stranger I just say happy holidays if I don’t know them, and Merry Christmas if I do…it’s just a courtesy that does no harm to anyone. ---
**Author:** ![Ladyaguilar](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/71e660/32.png) [@Ladyaguilar](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/Ladyaguilar)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/2 "2019-12-22T15:43:06Z")
Say it however you please! Can’t worry about offending people when it comes to things like this. It’s personal preference! I prefer Merry Christmas because Christ is the reason for the season! ---
**Author:** ![Gumbletoad](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/user_avatar/discuss.uniteddebate.com/gumbletoad/32/39_2.png) [@Gumbletoad](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/Gumbletoad)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/3 "2019-12-22T15:49:58Z")
I literally scream it at people during Christmas time and wait for someone to get upset at me, lol ---
**Author:** ![Layil](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/user_avatar/discuss.uniteddebate.com/layil/32/30_2.png) [@Layil](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/Layil)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/7 "2019-12-22T20:21:07Z")
I’d be upset that you’re screaming at me! 🤣🤣🤣 ---
**Author:** ![B\_moore90](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/73ab20/32.png) [@B\_moore90](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/B_moore90)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/4 "2019-12-22T18:00:14Z")
I also say Merry Christmas, I don’t understand why people get so butt hurt. ---
**Author:** ![Layil](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/user_avatar/discuss.uniteddebate.com/layil/32/30_2.png) [@Layil](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/Layil)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 8:19pm UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/6 "2019-12-22T20:19:49Z")
I work in the public service and also have a lot of Jewish, Muslim and non religious friends so I say Happy Holidays!!! So… Happy Holidays to all of you!!! 🎉🎉🎉 ---
**Author:** ![ChrisB](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/b38774/32.png) [@ChrisB](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/ChrisB)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/8 "2019-12-22T22:30:18Z")
I imagine as long as you are friendly / nice about it. If you do offend someone just say “Happy XYZ”. It doesn’t really matter. ---
**Author:** ![BcoxUSMC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BcoxUSMC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/BcoxUSMC)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/9 "2019-12-23T01:20:12Z")
A morally neutral issue in my opinion. Anyone who gets offended by people saying happy holidays instead of merry Christmas needs to understand that there are several other religions celebrating their holidays as well. I respect the holiday of Christmas which is why I include it in happy holidays. I promise there is nothing wrong with saying either one though. ---
**Author:** ![Jeremy1](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Jeremy1](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/Jeremy1)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/11 "2019-12-25T21:00:43Z")
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays all! ---
**Author:** ![stevehartzler](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@stevehartzler](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/stevehartzler)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 7:31pm UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/12 "2020-01-16T19:31:06Z")
I’ve never been a Christian, and I’ve always said Merry Christmas. It’ll please people who deserve pleasing and offend people who deserve offense. That’s a plus either way. ---
**Author:** ![M1a1Commander2020](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ac8455/32.png) [@M1a1Commander2020](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/u/M1a1Commander2020)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://discuss.uniteddebate.com/t/merry-christmas-yes-or-no/60/13 "2020-02-08T03:52:42Z")
I agree with Dennis Prager. Muslims tell me Merry Christmas. I tell Muslims Happy Eid. I tell Jews I meet Happy Hannukah. Many people from all Faiths, especially outside the USA, are not offended. It is only the secular fanatics. My former boss, an atheist, does not believe but would still say Merry Christmas. Some Christmas songs were written by Jewish compsers. This PC crap is BS and I NEVER say Happy Holidays and I look for Merry Christmas cards. Just my honest contrarian opinion.