It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas greetings again

Published: 2006-12-01

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- "Merry Christmas" greetings have recently fallen into the category of gifts people don't know what to do with as they debate if the standard expression should be used, defended, returned or just steered clear of completely. Retailers shy away from it for fear of offending non-Christians. But many see the absence of the familiar greeting as a symbol of a society that refuses to acknowledge the religious nature of Christmas in favor of a politically correct route. They want to be able to say "Merry Christmas" and hear it during the month of December and they're determined to make it happen. Their efforts seem to be paying off. This year some retail chains have announced their willingness to call the holiday Christmas instead of hiding it behind a winter holiday euphemism.

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