A Politically Correct Holiday Wish

Santa Claus blow-up decorationThis was passed along to me through several channels so I cannot attribute credit to the creator.

But I thought it was kinda humorous in the efforts to be politically correct, even if it goes a bit overboard.

Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but I do and I thought this photo was fun. :)

UPDATE: Apparently this greeting has been floating around the Internet quite a bit, and for some time. I found references for it all over the place. Still don't know the originator, though.

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Dear All,
 
Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2008, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great. Not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country nor the only America in the Western Hemisphere . Also, this wish is made without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishee.

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My best wishes to all of you for a healthy, safe and enjoyable holiday season with friends and family, and a Happy New Year. Here's to an excellent 2008!!

Jeff

 
Posted by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate on 12/20/2007 01:02 PM   Comments (44)   , ,  
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44 Comments on A Politically Correct Holiday Wish

That's funny! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

12/20/2007 01:08 PM by Pam Graham- Jacksonville Florida Real Estate (Vanguard Realty, GMAC Real Estate)

merry xmas to you, too, that makes me a republican :)

12/20/2007 01:08 PM by Brett Noel, California's Success Coach Author / Motivational Speaker / Broker (Keller Williams "Productivity Coach")

That's very funny. I've often wondered about the people who work so hard to remove religion (specifically Christianity) from everything, yet I've never heard anyone mention the calendar years. Do they not know or do they forget what the BC and AD stand for?

12/20/2007 01:38 PM by Elaine Reese, REALTOR® in central Ohio (Real Living HER, Worthington Ohio)

That was cute...thanks for spreading some holiday cheer ...hook line and sinker :) around :)

12/20/2007 01:41 PM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Jeff, this sounds like government double speak to me! LOL

12/20/2007 01:44 PM by Linda Scanlan ~Selling All of North Texas (Hall Team Homes)

absolutely HILARIOUS, but unfortunately all too true! Have a great Christmas celebration, Jeff!

12/20/2007 02:14 PM by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder (ActiveRain Corporation)

Happy Holidays, Season's Greetings, Merry Christmas....whatever...just have a great one! :)

12/20/2007 02:15 PM by Kelly Sibilsky ~ Lake Zurich RE/MAX Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest)

Jeff,

You always have a way with words even if they aren't yours:) Happy Holidays to you as well.

12/20/2007 02:17 PM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

Jeff,  Back at you and Happy Holidays!  And I liked the boat as well. 

12/20/2007 03:30 PM by Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist (Keller Williams Premier Realty)

Jeff, For me it's a plain and simple Merry Christmas! To anyone else, Happy Holidays!

12/20/2007 04:30 PM by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner, Brea, CA (Preferred Home Brokers)

Well Jeff, that's one thing about moving to the south...it's CHRISTMAS, no doubt about it here!  Have a great Christmas and New Year too!

12/20/2007 04:39 PM by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)

Political correctness gone bad...Merry Christmas!

12/20/2007 04:43 PM by Christina Bennani (RE/MAX Colonial)

Mele Kalikimaka!  (Merry Christmas in Hawaiian).  If that offended someone then they need to lighten up.  Aloha.

12/20/2007 08:10 PM by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

I love all the holidays -- so any holiday wish works for me-- Hope you have a very merry Christman and all the best in 2008!  It sould be an interesting year!

12/20/2007 08:29 PM by Joan Whitebook, ABR, e-Pro, CEBA (Buyer's Option Realty Services)

Pam - LOL. Glad you like it. Merry Christmas to you as well.

Jeff

12/20/2007 08:44 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Brett - well I don't care. :) Happy Holidays to you.

Jeff

12/20/2007 08:45 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Elaine - yes, that occurred to me as well. Perhaps this may be interepreted as a wee bit of sarcasm?? Happy Holiday!

Jeff

12/20/2007 08:46 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Thanks, Sally. Love the pun!! :) Have a great holiday!

Jeff

12/20/2007 08:47 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Linda - LOL. Or something written by an attorney (no offense intended to any of you of the legal persuasion).

Jeff

12/20/2007 08:48 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Oh my! Was that written by The United Nations by chance??!!

Happy Holidays to you a well!

12/20/2007 09:08 PM by Brentwood TN Real Estate/Homes - Vanessa Stalets REALTOR® (RE/MAX Elite)

Thanks, Rich. You do the same. Glad you appreciated the humor.

Jeff

12/20/2007 10:27 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Neal - LOL. Well it made me chuckle so I wanted to share it. I am not clever enough to write something like this, though.

Have a great holiday season.

Jeff

12/20/2007 10:28 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Kelly - Ha ha. Thanks, and I will. You too!!

Jeff

12/20/2007 10:30 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Marc - hey, thanks. And being in Florida I would expect you could appreciate this. :)

Jeff

12/20/2007 10:33 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Lynda - well there you go. People will either appreciate the sentiment, or they won't. Have a great holiday!

Jeff

12/20/2007 10:34 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Ha ha, Diane. Enjoy it...no matter what!

Jeff

12/20/2007 10:35 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Christina - and you have a good one as well. At least it was humorous, if a bit over the top.

Jeff

12/20/2007 10:36 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Randy - Mele Kalikimaka to you as well. A chill pill can work...

Jeff

12/20/2007 10:38 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

You do the same, Joan. Thank you, and best wishes for a great 2008.

Jeff

12/20/2007 10:39 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

LOL, Vanessa. That would make sense, wouldn't it? Happy Holidays to you!

Jeff

12/20/2007 10:39 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Jeff, That is a very nice, politically correct greeting but the only thing I have to say is "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"!  I hope I didn't offend anyone!  :)

12/20/2007 11:25 PM by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Thank you, Roberta. Glad you stopped by - have a great holiday!

Jeff

12/20/2007 11:54 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Jeff - I think I'm going to throw up with all this PC cr*p. Very funny piece. Thanks.

12/21/2007 09:53 AM by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

LOL, Tom. Just don't pay attention to it. Thanks for visiting. Have a terrific holiday!

Jeff

12/21/2007 10:06 AM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

That so sad - but we close to having to say that to people.

oh the heck with it - Merry Christmas!

12/21/2007 12:35 PM by James Downing - REALTOR® - Washington DC Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

This was just too funny!  Have a Very Merry Christmas!

12/21/2007 02:23 PM by Lola Audu~ Audu Real Estate~ Grand Rapids, MI Broker

James - Thanks for your comment. Have a Merry Christmas yourself. I could never remember all this to say to someone anyhow.

Jeff

12/21/2007 02:35 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Lola - I'm glad you appreciated the humor! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Jeff

12/21/2007 02:36 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Funny!!  Obviously written by a lawyer!  Have a good .... what every you celebrate!

12/22/2007 10:47 AM by Martin Abeshaus (ZIPVO)

Jeff....    I am tired of politics and every thing else... lol   On another note, Happy Holidays to you and yours.

jeff belonger

12/23/2007 01:28 PM by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

Merry Christmas Jeff!

12/24/2007 05:19 PM by Vicki Lloyd ~ MBA, ACRE, e-PRO, Realtor Lake Forest, California (The Real Estate Professionals)

Martin - Ha ha. I think you are right. :)

Jeff 

 

12/24/2007 05:29 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

LOL, Jeff. Thanks, and back at you.

Jeff 

12/24/2007 05:30 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Thanks, Vicki. Have a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year with your family.

Jeff 

12/24/2007 05:32 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

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