Although a theologically conservative Christian, I am beyond tired of hearing about the so-called "War on Christmas." Now, with some Evangelicals all but mandating we say "Merry Christmas", I'm rebelling. I don't want these guys telling me what I must say over the holidays. So, I will NOT be saying "Merry Christmas." But I'm not settling for a secular "Happy Holidays."
My preferred seasonal greeting, being German-American is "Fröliche Weihnachten." (That's roughly pronounced "FRAY-lick-eh VY-nahk-ten." It literally means "Happy Holy Nights." If you can get it out well, my respect for you will grow.) I will also respond to "Feliz Navidad", "Buone Natale" or "Joyeaux Noel." I'm going to add "Nollaig Chridheim" (Scottish-Gaelic) to my lexicon, in recognition of the great amount of Scottish blood my husband and children carry.
Please do not darken my presence by trying to force a "Merry Christmas" out of me.
Thank you. 💚💗💚💗😉
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