It's the time of year to "lighten up."

By Steve Benton ( Contact ) December 8, 2009

Do the phrases "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas" upset you. Apparently one or the other does upset some people. While talking with sister station, WJVL program director, "Red Hot Ken Scott" on the air Tuesday morning, (12/08/09) he mentioned a listener got upset with him for saying "Happy Holidays," obviously referring to the secular version of "Merry Christmas." Ken said the listener was so upset they said they wouldn't listen to the radio station anymore. Wow... lighten up! This is supposed to be a happy time of year, whether you have faith or not, or "believe" or not. I happen to "believe" but that doesn't mean I want to exclude those who don't "believe" in being happy and enjoying this time of year. Am I wrong... and what do you think?

Oh by the way, I'm aware that "lighten up" means something totally different to WCLO program director, Tim Bremel.

rstricker
Dec 16, 2009 at 11:47 a.m.
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If I wish you a Happy Holiday instead of a Merry Christmas, it is not because I am excluding Christmas as much as I am *in*cluding all celebrations.

NeuroMed
Dec 12, 2009 at 4:29 p.m.
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I don't get offended, and I also don't hold back saying Merry Christmas, unless of course I'm talking to someone I know for sure does not celebrate Christmas in the traditional sense.

fbcoach66
Dec 8, 2009 at 9:49 p.m.
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I have a Wiccan friend and a Jewish friend. I say Merry Christmas, the Wiccan says Joyous Solstice, and the Jewish friend says Happy Chanukah and everyone is happy!

proartist
Dec 8, 2009 at 12:50 p.m.
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Perhaps we could also "lighten up" to start some kind of internet crusade to restore the word "Xmas" to its pre-1990s glory. The origin of the spelling of Xmas? For centuries it had been a perfectly acceptable shorthand for "Christmas." The "X" in Xmas came from the Greek letter Chi, which also happens to be the first letter in the word Χριστός (Christ in Greek). Perhaps we should all remember to be more understanding that all have different - and equally valid - beliefs; that all are enriched by this diversity without having to "prove" one or anothers' philosophy is morally superior. Happy Holidays, everyone!

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