Why are holidays that contain the names of minorities only politically correct in the US?
395961
We get columbus day in my school @_@
849216
Yes, because they are not politically correct!!!!!!
433050
Most likely for the same reason that black government workers enjoy taking the day off for the Confederate Memorial Day (offered in GA) and white government workers enjoy taking MLK Jr. Day off.  They don't celebrate the traditional holiday itself, they just enjoy the holiday time off of work.
514973
You are to funny! It's so true.\n\nBut now a days every one and everything has to be politically correct. It's okay to offend white and black people now just as long as you don't upset the Turkish, Kurdish, Arabs, or any other nationality who are living off OUR country's handouts!
573613
Political correctness is like a cochroach. When you see it, you gotta stomp it quick before it can breed!\n     Oooooooooooops , to late.
807678
i agree i find it insulting and derogatory. It should been called white Friday instead.
787489
Please don't use the word "Christmas" you'll offend the commie libs
796716
Excellent question mate - I'm not racist in the slightest but if they want to live in this country they should abide by our rules and ways. It seems we are the minority these days - I'm sure the police would have something to say if I was walking down the high street with a balaclava on - the same way they'd kick off if i practiced my english ways in their country. \n\nA friend of mine works in a call centre and they have to use a diffent name for Chrismas because the word is seen as "offensive" to foreign clients!
1179119
Absolutely too far. My friend is dating a guy who comes from Gambia and he has said he would prefer to be called Black than the "politically correct" coloured. He says we are all coloured and he would actually prefer to be called nigger than coloured. It's just ridiculous. With the profession that i am in i am always having to be very careful about what i say so as not to upset anyone. Criminals are no longer allowed to be called criminal but offenders. Those in prison are not longer inmates, they, again, are offenders. In my town we were not even allowed to have Santa's grotto and Christmas decorations for fear of sparking racial problems! Instead they were called Holiday Decorations and anual turning on of the Christmas lights had to be called "Holiday Ceremony". We are allowed flags in pubs for St. Georges day but the same pubs were threatened with fines and closure if they put up the St. Georges Cross and did any special event for St. Georges day. Problem is, i am now offended and feel as i am being treated unfairly.But do they listen to a mid twenties, white "middle class" woman? You have got to be joking!\nAnd i have just noticed that one word i used has been starred out even though it is not meant offensively but it context to a conversation!
604956
I am VERY sick of being politically correct. Everyone seems so sensitive, women, blacks, Mexicans, gays, everyone. Funny the only people we never have to be sensitive to is White Christian Men, because they can be ripped on all the time. Funny how that works.
777175
I was with you in agreement until you tried saying being politically correct has anything to do with some sort of conspiracy movement of the left towards communism.\n\nYou are off base as the reasons behind being politically correct.\n\nTeaching ppl to be sensitive to others is a healthy thing.\n\nUsing terminology that is of a negative tone is detrimental to society. For example, I can't stand to hear the phrase, "runs like a girl." unless it is actually about someone running I guess. But most of the time it is referring to running away like a coward. That always ticks me off when I believe women have more courage than men when it comes for standing up and fighting for what we believe in at all cost.\n\nWith all that said though, it can be taken to the extreme. And I have no clue what has happen to the phrase, "sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me."\n\nThat teaches us to let negative things bounce off us and that we choose to let somebody's elses opinion of us hurt us or not. We seem to have lost that mentality.\n\nSo you see, being politcally correct has nothing to do with any agenda whatsoever. It is about being sensitive and courteous.. an idealism that the rightwing has seemed to have lost.
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Because not everyone is Christian.  "Happy Holidays" is just a way to wish everyone well whether they celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, or Kwanzaa.  It can also be meant to include New Year's Day along with Christmas.\n\nEven many people who celebrate Christmas do so in an entirely secular fashion, complete with Santa, the reindeer, Frosty, tree, and presents.  Whether the Christians like it or not, Christmas is and has been Christ-optional in our culture for a long time now.
409179
Depends if its a legal and proven holiday. And not one you make up.
980585
What does being a "person of color" have to do with celebrating or not celebrating this holiday?  The offical celebration of Thanksgiving was not established until the time of President Lincoln.  It is a national holiday when people can take time out before the real hussle and bussle of the Christmas season to get together with family and friends and set a little special time aside to give thanks to whatever Diety they believe in.  There is no harm in having a special day of thanks.  Certainly, you should be grateful for the things of this world constantly, but there is no reason why you can't have a special day.  I agree that many things happened in the past that we of European descent have no cause to be proud of...however, I am, as a 21st century American, grateful for the fact that I live in this country and not another.  I am grateful for a government that sets aside a special day for thanks and that allows me the right to thank whatever Diety I wish in whatever way I wish.  No matter your ethnic/racial origins, you should be thankful for the way things are NOW and not dwell on the past.  A Mandan chief once said  something along the lines of not dwelling on things that cannot be changed (things in the past) and living toward changing those things that can (the future).  So, have a happy day of thanks.
5089
I know you said this question is for those who don't celebrate any religious holidays, but I'm going to answer anyways.  People seem to take great precaution to not offend anyone--unless, of course, they are Christians.  Go figure.  It can be so frustrating to see everyone try to take Jesus out of Christmas, isn't it?  :(  It may make you feel better to know that Happy Holiday means Happy Holy Day.  And I think it is safe to say Jesus's birthday is a VERY holy day, wouldn't you?  So... Happy Holy Day and a very Merry Christ-mas to you!
1113664
yes you have the right idea.. the country is owned and run by white men.. they like to hide from things that make them uncomfortable.. we dont even have a holiday for the native americans.. but we have one for irish folks.. think about it.. we rounded up and caged japanese people when pearl harbor was attacked... it is because the  capitalists want to assimilate us to all be as european as possible.. they show black people a lot now because of the NAACP
708154
Political Correctness IS A LOAD OF MY A.S.S!!!!!!\n\nI'm sick of this S.H.I.T in OUR own country!!!\n\nWe wouldn't go to Iraq or Iran or turkey etc etc and start to build catholic churches but these cheeky b.a.s.t.a.r.d.s build f.u.c.k.i.n.g mosques everywhere!!!\nARRRGGHHHHHHH!!!!!\n\nI don't get me started about Christmas the way some area's cant have decorations or nativity plays!!!!