Recently I said “Happy Holidays” to someone in the gym and they were offended that I had not said “Merry Christmas.”  I guess I got in the habit of this more inclusive greeting years ago, but have never intended it to in any way take away from the central celebration of Christmas in our culture.  Maybe the guy was just having a bad day.

Either way, let’s all be tolerant of others’ beliefs, and certainly try to accept a friendly greeting the spirit in which it’s offered.  Or, just keep your disdain to yourself.  I certainly hope everyone has a great holiday season!  and…Merry Christmas!!