Mappy Kwolistmukah

Since I’m not a “real” scientist (as Psychology is really just a bunch of guess work that does not apply to all situations), I prefer to write about things on this website that you can not disprove; my opinions. So sit down and enjoy my wild rantings about why I’m right and everyone else is wrong.

It’s that time of year again. The weather is growing steadily worse and more uncomfortable, the malls are crammed to and beyond capacity, and the credit card companies are licking their chops at the thought of all of the interest that will soon be compiling on numerous accounts. That’s right, it’s the Holidays/ Christmas/ Solstice/ Chanukah/ Kwanza/ Festivus/ insert your other holiday here. Recently, Mr. Dan Grible and I along with a few others (whose names I don’t recall since I’m horrible with names and was only given them once) had a very brief conversation about the phrase “Merry Christmas”. The question posed was, “What do you think about ‘Merry Christmas?’” If my recollection is correct, the answer from all of us was something along the lines of “I don’t care”. That’s right, I don’t care and I don’t understand why most people seem so opinionated on the “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays” debate.

I’ve worked retail and I’ve heard horror stories about these kinds of things. “Here’s your change, Happy Holidays!” “IT’S MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!” Really? Why get so worked up about two words? The other day I was wished a Merry Christmas by a man at White Castle. I simply smiled and returned the sentiment. It doesn’t matter what you say, it’s all for the same purpose. It’s a wish of happiness (usually) attached to a certain day. And just because you’re on the “Happy Holidays” team, don’t think you’re safe from guilt.

I recently found a group on facebook about this debate. I didn’t plan on joining but there was one post that caught my eye. In summary it said, “Jesus wasn’t born this time of year anyway, he wouldn’t care what you say, just be nice to each other.” This woman was attacked by three or four people. I joined the group and defended the woman despite the fact that we share differing points of view on religion.

So here’s what it all amounts to. If you want to be wished a Merry Christmas, wear some kind of symbol to let me know that. Same goes for Chanukah. If you want “Happy Holidays”, don’t show any kind of symbol and that’s what you’re going to get. If you want Kwanza, well, you’re out of luck because I’m not sure what that’s all about and don’t know the symbols.

So, I’m done, my food just arrived and I’m too lazy to proofread. So go, reply and tear apart my poor grammar/ sentence structure, post your horror stories, or tell me why I’m wrong (which I’m not). Also, read the previous post about the planning meeting and attend. Although I know that the four to five people that will read this will also probably be there.

EDIT: First mistake found. Sorry Dan.