CHRISTMAS!!!.... I mean come on, is it really that offensive?!?
964501
I don't think anyone is offended by it, but it is culturally insensitive to those who don't celebrate Christmas. How would you feel if during Ramadan everywhere you turned around someone was saying "Happy Ramadan" and you were one of the very few people not celebrating (well, it isn't really a celebration until the end, but you get my point). You wouldn't be offended, you'd just feel left out. Non-Christians are already the minority, why make them feel even more like outsiders?
814466
Being politically correct seems to be a subject of extreme interest nowadays.\n\nSaying a greeting at or around Christmastime is something we have all done for years.\n\nNow it seems that it is an issue as to what is said because it seems that some take offense to something that is surely not intended to offend.\n\nThose who are offended should realize no one intends to make anybody feel uncomfortable with the simple greeting.  It doesn't mean any more than "Hi or Hello".  It is just a coupling of some words at this particular time of year and we say them.
872440
Who cares.\n\nIf you're bothered by others being bothered by Christmas symbols then you have NO idea what Christmas is about.
769719
Yes i am! As soon as I see the first holiday ad in the newspapers, i know christmas is here! So its become a crass, commercialised holiday that everyone exploits, but you gotta love it. It's the most wonderful time of the year!
815737
Sucks doesn't it.\nThey did it for Christmas...wtf??
716468
I think this banning culture of the UK has got the worst of you! Come on! Let others enjoy things, I'm sure they want to ban things that you enjoy. Let's not be so bad to each other trying to kill the joy in something people like to do. Let's ban the banning culture! Have a good Xmas by treating yourself to a holiday in a country where Xmas is not celebrated!!! You could do with a week somewhere nice and warm.
526863
nope i dont think its offensive
909428
I'm not racist or anything like that but I strongly agree with you, I don't know what country you are in but here in the UK specially where I live near the bottom of the country. There is so many people, none of them care about helping the people back in their own countries, they just wanna come here and take over everything.. we have to give them respect but we aren't allowed to say Christmas lights.. now it's winter lights.. They are destroying our religion.. we use them for Christmas and so it's Christmas lights.. They're allowed to say whatever they want but we aren't, if they do something to us it's our fault, if we do it to them then we're racist.. stupid. I think we need to call get together and help their countries out.. then they'll have no reason or excuse to come over here.
10974
I HATE I mean HATE the way people go like "x-mas" and stuff like that!If it wasnt for CHrist,then there would be no CHRISTmas!!!(and I meant to do that)
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!
845418
Because many of them are giant hipocrites.  It's the only day of the year that they consider themselves Christians and they "need" the hoopla to get into the "spirit".  The spirit of what?? Trading gifts with everyone and asking for new games?  That's the spirit?  I think not.   Honest Christians find the commercialism of Christmas sickening and it gets worse every year.  Ironically, all these once a year, self-appointed "Christians," will be the first to mock a believer and ridicule us for practicing our faith all throughout the year.  I stay away from the pomp and circumstance of the season and focus on what the event is really about, commemorating the birth of our Savior.
922345
If it helps, I am a liberal and do not think Christmas should be about anything other than God and Jesus (well, maybe Mary).  Let's respect religious holidays for the distinct and beautiful experiences that they are, whether we observe them or not.
1123565
Not if I valued my sanity.  I don't know how employees can stand it when they work in store where people keep setting off the singing Santas and mounted bass.  Aargh!  No way would I want that stuff in my house!
12517
Lol, "A Festivus for the Rest of Us!"  \nIt was kind of like the "Anti-Christmas", what with the aluminum pole instead of the tree, and the feats of strength and airing of grievances instead of giving gifts.  Comic genius!
1136298
I find it very offensive.  Mainly because no one has a right to invade your home and your privacy to impress upon you their personal beliefs.\nI think if a person is truly interested, they will attend the place of worship of a given religion,\nnot bring the religion to a persons home.
971414
Merry Christmas is not politically correct. CHRISTmas, hence the common usage of the phrase Xmas. Something like 'Wishing you a merry festive season' says it without crossing any boundaries.
353961
I like Christmas. Not because of the Santa thing, that's all commericalism to get us to spend money on worthless BS. And not because of the Jesus birth thing either, because I don't buy into that mythology. But oh, man, a lot of people do! Which means that I get the most time off for this holiday. Very, very important.