Have yourself a merry little holiday

I can understand that Christians are sad about the obligation many employees are under to wish people "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas." Sure, more people celebrate Christmas than they do other Winter holiday, but it seems like most employers encourage their employees to use a more all-encompassing term.

You, during your free time shopping, buying coffee, and watching TV, are free to wish people a Merry Christmas--unlike the workers with whom you're interacting. Be glad that you can wish it to others when they're unable to do the same, even if they may want to. Every time I'm out, I hear people respond to Happy Holidays with "same to you" instead of "Merry Christmas." Worse yet, some people don't respond at all. If it's what you want to say, why not say it instead of complaining about it in the car or at home. No one's forcing you not to say it.

People complain to everyone who will listen, and when one employee finally does say "Merry Christmas," that poor soul has to endure a pious lecture preceded by "Well I'm so glad to FINALLY hear that! *cue a time-wasting rant*

This is the season of giving, and yet everyone can't stop thinking about the greeting they want to receive. Indulge in your freedom and your love of Christmas. Be glad you can say it as much as you want, to whomever you want, no matter what they say to you, because you are free on your own time.