We hear a lot these days about “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays.” I even read an article about two weeks ago about some organization which claims to have made a difference in some of the bigger retail stores because or their “boycott” after the retailer’s caving into the non-religious-greeting people. While they were at it, they were also calling for a “boycott” of several newer retailers.

Do you, like me, get tired of reading about this sort of thing? I know I may in the minority, but come on people! Do you really think an organization calling out Target or WM or Home Depot is really that effective? Or Christ-honoring? Why not simply say, “Merry Christmas” when someone tells you “Happy Holidays” because they are forced to?

My friend, David Rupert, has written a fantastic blog post about this conundrum called “Merry Happy Something or Other.” I like to read tongue-in-cheek stuff and David does a masterful job. I’d encourage you to check it out here.  Was that not a fun read?

What are your thoughts? Do you really give credence to the whole greeting snafu? I’d like to hear your thoughts.