Have a Merry Little Chrismukkah?
A few years ago, I wrote about a package I received in the mail for something I had ordered online from a company during the holidays. Surprisingly, it arrived all wrapped up in Christmas paper. I wrote about what a nice touch it was and how the company had scored my interest for future purchases — a great marketing ploy.
After sending that article to our list, subscriber Shel Horowitz replied to let me know that the article may have been inappropriate as the marketing tactic could be offensive to the jewish such as himself, as well as a few other religions. His appreciated concern was duly noted.
Since then, I have been careful to wish people “Happy Holidays” and to not mention Christmas on our lists. The exception to this has been those with whom I have a an unvoiced mutual understanding, if you will. For example, those who frequent our home business forums come from all walks of life, religions, and socio-economic demographics. We share a mutual respect for one another, regardless of background or even ability to speak English. They are, well, my friends. So, I went ahead and wished them a Merry Christmas with our family Christmas card.
Now, I guess the politically correct term is “Happy Holidays,” but you have to wonder how bizarre this whole political correctness is becoming. I mean, “Chrismukkah?”. But, what about Kwanzaa? And, where does Boxing Day fit in?
Oh, dear, this political correctness stuff does get sticky. But, then, I never was one for adhering to political correctness.
So… Merry Christmas! And, if you want to return a greeting from any other culture or religion, it would be very welcomed and appreciated here.