The debate over what is the appropriate greeting for the season has been going on for years. December 25 became an official holiday in 1870 when it was signed by President Ulysses S. Grant. Why, then, Christmas has become the center of so much controversy?
A Rasmussen poll taken earlier this month shows that 92% of adult Americans celebrate Christmas in your family. Of the small percentage who do not celebrate Christmas, 84% do not be offended if an acquaintance wished them a Merry Christmas. These figures increased among women (92%), respondents in the group of 18 to 29 years (100%) and was slightly higher at 65 (86%). So there seems to be no problem here.
The Pew Research survey of American religious affiliations (conducted in 2002) indicates that 82% of adults identify themselves as Christians. Jewish 1%, Muslim 0.5%, 1% atheist, agnostic, no preference 2% and 10%. This confirms that the U.S. is a nation of mostly Christians. Our history suggests that all religions are free to worship according to their beliefs without fear of persecution. And those who have no religious affiliation or no faith have the right to follow your heart and mind as they wish.
Why then are a few dissidents or politically correct extremists allow interrupt this holy day, celebrated by more than nine in 10 Americans? When they were growing older New, almost everyone wanted each other a Merry Christmas, even those of other religions. Those who had friends and acquaintances of the Jewish faith, for example, might wish you a Happy Chanukah, and that in turn, say Merry Christmas. In general, no one is intimidated by a desire for an enjoyable Christmas. That's why Christmas in the 40's, 50's and'60s seems happier than today?
There was a time when Protestant religious leaders mounted an effort to put Christ back in Christmas. His reasoning was that the season had become too commercial and that was eclipsing the spirit and the true meaning of Christmas. Now, it takes an ongoing effort to keep the word Christmas in the celebration.
When Christmas Day was declared an official holiday so were New Year's Day, July 4th and Thanksgiving. Does anyone bother with Happy New Year, Happy 4th of July or Happy Thanksgiving, even though the latter suggests the existence of a deity to which we are grateful? Maybe the problem is the word Happy. What would it have changed Merry Christmas Merry Christmas?
That idea is as ridiculous as rhubarb entire celebration of Christmas. If we just remember what Christmas is all about and treat others in the spirit of the Advent season, there is little reason to laugh than to be annoyed. So do not challenge. Instead, just wish them a Merry Christmas. And seriously.
A Rasmussen poll taken earlier this month shows that 92% of adult Americans celebrate Christmas in your family. Of the small percentage who do not celebrate Christmas, 84% do not be offended if an acquaintance wished them a Merry Christmas. These figures increased among women (92%), respondents in the group of 18 to 29 years (100%) and was slightly higher at 65 (86%). So there seems to be no problem here.
The Pew Research survey of American religious affiliations (conducted in 2002) indicates that 82% of adults identify themselves as Christians. Jewish 1%, Muslim 0.5%, 1% atheist, agnostic, no preference 2% and 10%. This confirms that the U.S. is a nation of mostly Christians. Our history suggests that all religions are free to worship according to their beliefs without fear of persecution. And those who have no religious affiliation or no faith have the right to follow your heart and mind as they wish.
Why then are a few dissidents or politically correct extremists allow interrupt this holy day, celebrated by more than nine in 10 Americans? When they were growing older New, almost everyone wanted each other a Merry Christmas, even those of other religions. Those who had friends and acquaintances of the Jewish faith, for example, might wish you a Happy Chanukah, and that in turn, say Merry Christmas. In general, no one is intimidated by a desire for an enjoyable Christmas. That's why Christmas in the 40's, 50's and'60s seems happier than today?
There was a time when Protestant religious leaders mounted an effort to put Christ back in Christmas. His reasoning was that the season had become too commercial and that was eclipsing the spirit and the true meaning of Christmas. Now, it takes an ongoing effort to keep the word Christmas in the celebration.
When Christmas Day was declared an official holiday so were New Year's Day, July 4th and Thanksgiving. Does anyone bother with Happy New Year, Happy 4th of July or Happy Thanksgiving, even though the latter suggests the existence of a deity to which we are grateful? Maybe the problem is the word Happy. What would it have changed Merry Christmas Merry Christmas?
That idea is as ridiculous as rhubarb entire celebration of Christmas. If we just remember what Christmas is all about and treat others in the spirit of the Advent season, there is little reason to laugh than to be annoyed. So do not challenge. Instead, just wish them a Merry Christmas. And seriously.
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