war on christmas

Why 'Merry Christmas' Is Better Than 'Happy Holidays' for Americans of All Faiths

Why 'Merry Christmas' Is Better Than 'Happy Holidays' for Americans of All Faiths

Greeting everyone with “Happy Holidays” at Christmastime disrespects and dilutes the meaning of Christmas without making religious minorities feel authentically included. At the same time, it creates resentment among Christians, who long for the Christmas concerts of old and worry that Christmas’ sacred aspects are disappearing.