Merry Christmas!
There. I said it!
I’ve learned a lot about diversity over the past several years that I
have worked at one of the most prestigious universities in this fine
country. It’s been some time now since I’ve used the words “Merry
Christmas” – these were replaced long ago by “Happy Holidays”.
However, now, I find myself asking myself “Why?”
Now, I inquire before ordering food for meetings as to any dietary
restrictions, so that I can be certain to satisfy any requests for
vegetarian, kosher, etc. I have a sign hanging on my door that
states that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transexual folks “are welcome
here”.
I work with a very diverse group of folks and am thankful for everyday
that I interact with and learn from them.
I am accepting of all good folks (bad ones, please stay away!) – regardless of race, religion, sexual preference, etc.
Which is why, I again, find myself asking “Why? Why can’t I wish
someone a Merry Christmas?” That is and always has been a part of
my culture. How can we expect our future generations to be
diverse and acceptable of all people, regardless of race, religion,
sexual preference, etc when all of a sudden, we are not “allowed” to
use the term “Merry Christmas”?
Nope, I’m not buying it any more! From now on, when I meet you in
the hallway, or at the mall, or walking down the street, I will wish
you a “Merry Christmas”. If you do not celebrate that particular
holiday, please do not take offense. If you celebrate Hannukah,
Kwanza, or any other holiday, please just let me know as I would love
the opportunity to wish you a “Happy Hannukah”, a “Happy
Kwanza” or I’ll just say “Happy _______” and you can fill in the blank!

“Merry Christmas to all! And to all, a good night!”

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December 29th, 2005 at
I hope you did have a very Merry Christmas!
January 14th, 2009 at
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October 29th, 2009 at
Thats the true spirit of Christmas!! Keep it up!!
September 13th, 2010 at
I’m with you. I wish people a Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays means nothing to me. The reason for the holiday is Christmas. So Merry Christmas!