The debate about what is the appropriate greeting for the season has continued for years. 25. December, an official federal holiday in 1870 when it was in a law signed by President Ulysses S. Grant. So why Christmas is the focus of so much controversy?
A survey earlier this month, Rasmussen shows that 92% of adult Americans celebrate Christmas with the family. The proportion of children who do not celebrate Christmas, 84% of them would not be offended if afleeting acquaintances a happy Christmas. These figures increased among women (92%), respondents in the 18 and 29 years (100%) and was slightly more than 65 + (86%). So it seems to be a problem.
The Pew Research survey of American religious affiliation (conducted in 2002) shows that 82% of adults surveyed identified themselves as Christians. Jewish 1%, 0.5% Muslim, 1% of atheists, agnostics, 2% and 10% of the vote. This confirms that the United Statespredominantly a nation of Christians. Our history shows that all religions to worship freely, to have their faith without fear of persecution. And those who have no religious affiliation or no faith, have the right to follow their hearts and minds as they want.
Why should a few dissidents or political correctness extremists have to break this holy day celebrated by more than 9 in 10 Americans? As a mature new growth, almost all wanted aother a Merry Christmas, and those of other religions. Those who were friends and acquaintances of the Jewish faith, for example, might wish them a happy Hanukkah, and they in turn would say Merry Christmas. Overall, no one was found in the desire for a wonderful Merry Christmas. Therefore, Natali 40s, 50s and 60s seem to be more fun than today?
There was a time when Protestant religious leaders, an effort should be replaced in Christ Christmas. Their logic was that theSeason had too commercial and that was overshadowed with the spirit and the true meaning of Christmas. Now it takes a continuous effort to keep the word Christmas in its celebration.
When Christmas was declared a public holiday, so were New Year's Day, 4 July and Thanksgiving. Has anyone upset with Happy New Year, Happy 4th July Happy Thanksgiving or even if it suggests a deity to whom we are grateful? Perhaps the problem is the word Merry. Aswhether we have gone from Merry Christmas, Happy Christmas?
This idea is so ridiculous as the rhubarb in the celebration of Christmas. If we remember what Christmas everything about and treat others in a spirit of Advent is, there is little reason to bother the critics. So do not ask. Instead, only wish you a Merry Christmas. And to say.
Source: http://society-pure-opinion.chailit.com/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-again.html
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