Wal Mart Will Say "Merry Christmas" This Year

[Sunstone]

Just heard on the radio that Wal Mart will drop "Happy Holidays" this year and instead say "Merry Christmas" to its customers. Last year, it said "Happy Holidays" and was mercilessly attacked by bimbo talk show hosts for undermining Western Civilization.

Does this change matter?

 

[FatMan]

Just heard on the radio that Wal Mart will drop "Happy Holidays" this year and instead say "Merry Christmas" to its customers. Last year, it said "Happy Holidays" and was mercilessly attacked by bimbo talk show hosts for undermining Western Civilization.

Does this change matter?

Yes it does!! I'm taking my business to Target.

Oh that's right, I've already taken my business to Target years ago. Carry on......

 

[Booko]

Just heard on the radio that Wal Mart will drop "Happy Holidays" this year and instead say "Merry Christmas" to its customers. Last year, it said "Happy Holidays" and was mercilessly attacked by bimbo talk show hosts for undermining Western Civilization.

Does this change matter?

Sure. It probably means I will go back to *cheerfully* returning the greeting with "Happy Kwanzaa."

Oh...maybe it won't matter to me personally. It's not like I'll be soon in a Wally's anytime soon anyway.

I prefer my favorite French boutique: Target.

 

[nutshell]

No. It doesn't matter.

I've come to the conclusion that there are two Christmases.

There's the religious, which celebrates the birth of the Savior.

And there's the secular, which celebrates the dollar.

Christmas by in large is now a secular holiday so saying "Merry Christmas" is practically the equivalent of saying "Happy New Year."

 

[CaptainXeroid]

Does this change matter?

Considering that the vast majority of people who go 'binge' shopping in November & December are shopping for Christmas presents, be it secular or Christian Christmas, it makes more sense for the stores to say 'Merry Christmas'.:icon_razz

I mean the stores are in business to make the most sales while received the fewest complaints. Several years ago, they ditched 'Merry Christmas' due to a vocal minority of malcontents who thought it wasn't 'inclusive' enough. Now, Wal-Mart and many stores are responding to a previously silent majority of people who prefer them to say Merry Christmas.

Those people who are under the impression that America is some kind of democracy should be proud of Wal-Mart for bowing to the will of the majority.: hamster :

 

[sojourner]

Praise the almighty Wal-Mart for its infinite wisdom of conferring a "merry Christmas" upon its victims...er, shoppers!

 

[Booko]

Considering that the vast majority of people who go 'binge' shopping in November & December are shopping for Christmas presents, be it secular or Christian Christmas, it makes more sense for the stores to say 'Merry Christmas'.:icon_razz

Very true. I studiously avoid shopping from Black Friday through the end of the year, except for groceries and the occasional trip to the bookstore. Who needs the crowds?

If Christmas irritates me at all, it's stuff like putting up the trees in Hobby Lobby *before* Labor Day, for goodness sake.

Like Nutshell says, that's the "Christmas" that worships the almighty Dollar.

Then there's the other one. My husband just informed me that the music store *finally* got in some Christmas music for brass. We'll be very involved in the Christmas celebration at my mother's church, since we'll be visiting then.

 

[Sunstone]

No. It doesn't matter.

I've come to the conclusion that there are two Christmases.

There's the religious, which celebrates the birth of the Savior.

And there's the secular, which celebrates the dollar.

Christmas by in large is now a secular holiday so saying "Merry Christmas" is practically the equivalent of saying "Happy New Year."

If you haven't already, Nutshell, you should read up on the Northwest tribes potlatches. I think you'd enjoy discovering the similarities between their potlatches and our Christmasses.

 

[RevOxley_501]

since i do not celebrate christmas, would i be reprimanded at walmart for non participation??

 

[FatMan]

since i do not celebrate christmas, would i be reprimanded at walmart for non participation??

Are you kidding me? As long as you offer up some green and silver at the Hallowed Register, all is forgiven.

 

[RevOxley_501]

what if i poop on the christmas tree?

 

[nutshell]

If you haven't already, Nutshell, you should read up on the Northwest tribes potlatches. I think you'd enjoy discovering the similarities between their potlatches and our Christmasses.

Being from the NW, I've heard a little about these potlatches. Thanks for the suggestion - I'll read up on the similarities.

 

[nutshell]

what if i poop on the christmas tree?

that'd be criminal and you might spend a short time pooping in a small metal toilet in a room with bars and a mate named BUBBA.

 

[doppelganger]

Just heard on the radio that Wal Mart will drop "Happy Holidays" this year and instead say "Merry Christmas" to its customers. Last year, it said "Happy Holidays" and was mercilessly attacked by bimbo talk show hosts for undermining Western Civilization.

Does this change matter?

It would if they added " . . . any enjoy our low prices built on the sweat and tears of children."

 

[Djamila]

I think it's fine. Anyone who would be offended by being wished a Merry Christmas has a screw loose in my opinion. America is a predominantly Christian country - and the shopping season is busy at Christmas because this is when Christians shop. If you wish a non-Christian a Merry Christmas, and are corrected, then wish them a Happy Holiday Season.

The end of Ramadan is the busiest shopping season in Sarajevo - with October and November being the busiest months overall. During that time, everything is Ramadan - Ramadan Sale! Etc. But in December, everything is Christmas. Even stores selling traditional, Islamic clothing will have Christmas sales - because Christians have Muslim friends, normally. So it depends on the season.

There's a Ramadan season, a Christmas season, and whatever else. The signs change, the greetings change, but they're never just merged into one benign expression. I prefer that.

I prefer going to a Christian-owned shop in November and getting wished a happy Ramadan, just as I prefer serving Christian customers in December and wishing them a merry Christmas. Saying Happy Holidays just annoys everyone, here it would make non-Muslims all assume it means Happy Ramadan anyways.

Besides, we're not celebrating "Holidays". I don't buy presents for the long weekend in the first week of July. I don't buy presents when snow closes the businesses. I buy presents for Ramadan, and for Christmas. This is what we're celebrating, so this is what we should wish for each other.

I think "Happy Holidays" also requires a fairly secular people, in beliefs and not just in lifestyle. Ramadan and Christmas both, in Southern and Eastern Europe, are still far more religious than they are commercial. If you're a Christian in Sarajevo and don't want to celebrate the religious aspect of Christmas, there's really nothing you can do. There's no big Santa Claus mission or anything like this. It's just simply presents to celebrate a religious holiday.

So I think having such a strong religious aspect of these holy days makes it impossible to just make them holidays.

 

[nutshell]

Djamila's post is additional evidence that Christmas has become mostly secular.

I'd like to add that Japan (a mainly atheist country) has some of the best Christmas decorations I've ever seen. It's simply amazing! The department store workers will even bust out a "Merry Christmas" in English with Japanese accents.

Now, do you think they are thinking about the birth of Jesus Christ? Doubtful.

 

[lunamoth]

Why can't they just let their employees wish customers a happy whatever???? Is this country so law-suit happy that we need to have how we greet each other mandated from above? :areyoucra *I now understand the usefulness of this particular smiley*

Wal-Mart sucks. Sadly, in our little town center it is still the only place to get certain items at a reasonable price.

I used to like Target even though they are overpriced for many items. But I now boycott them because I hate the clothes they are selling for elementary school-age girls. Short shorts, super low cut tops and bottoms...but who am I to judge...Brittany has obviously turned out so well. :areyoucra *see what I mean about this smiley*

luna

 

[sojourner]

Why doesn't Wal-Mart wish its customers a "Happy Festivus?" And why don't they carry Festivus poles???

(And now, for the "Airing of Grievances!")

 

[Ulver]

Djamila's post is additional evidence that Christmas has become mostly secular.

I'd like to add that Japan (a mainly atheist country) has some of the best Christmas decorations I've ever seen. It's simply amazing! The department store workers will even bust out a "Merry Christmas" in English with Japanese accents.

Now, do you think they are thinking about the birth of Jesus Christ? Doubtful.

Who should care?! Jesus wasn't even likely born in december. It was placed there to fit the pagan seasonal holiday, which is what the early church did a lot to nudge the european pagans into christianity.

I'm just glad soem pagan traditions like the Christmas Tree are still kept. Although, I do hate though how this holiday has become all about money.

 

[lunamoth]

Why doesn't Wal-Mart wish its customers a "Happy Festivus?" And why don't they carry Festivus poles???

(And now, for the "Airing of Grievances!")

ROFL! Frubals for that one!