Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays, More than just PC

The holidays are approaching and holiday commercials are beginning to invading television, radio, and the Internet.  Over the years I have noticed the trend of referring to the the day after Thanksgiving, known in the retail industry as Black Friday, as the first day of the holiday season, rather than the Christmas season.  Some people find this trend upsetting, and you will hear them say things like “Don’t take Christ out of Christmas!”

Why is it that companies host holiday parties rather than Christmas parties?  Why is it that you hear “season’s greetings” more often then “merry Christmas” these days?  Why are there more greeting cards with Santa on them than Jesus?

It’s actually very simple.  While there certainly are a lot of Christians in the world, there are actually more people who are not.  Why would retailers risk alienating non-Christian paying customers when they can approach the season with a more neutral yet equally festive marketing campaign?  Retailers are in the business of making money, not spreading peace on Earth or good will towards wo/man.

I say we live and let live.  Turn the other cheek.  Love our neighbors.  If you are Christian, then have a Merry Christmas if you want to.  If you are not, then I say Happy Holidays.  It isn’t about taking Christ out of Christmas, it’s about respecting people of all faiths.  It’s about treating others how we expect to be treated.

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