I know, one of my last posts was about Christmas being everywhere way before Thanksgiving is talked about, but even I like to get my Christmas cards ready early. So I went to Wal-Mart yesterday for the yearly purchase of Holiday cards... ooops, said it again. I mean Christmas cards. Getting my point yet? When did all this happen?
I think I remember the first time I heard about this. I was at one of our weekly meetings about 8 years ago, and as all meetings should, they touch on a few ideas that will may make our business better. At the time it seemed to make sense. Send cards that say "Happy Holidays" so not to offend others from other beliefs. I have done that every year until now.
Even yesterday at Wal-Mart while browsing through the vast selections of cards, each time I saw "Merry Christmas" on the card, I put them down. Then my boyfriend came to see which ones I had in my hand. He looked at me in disbelief and asked me "Your not one of those people, are you?" WOW! One of those people? I proceeded to explain why I purchase these, yet he still had that confused and distorted face finding out this tid bit about me. It is amazing how one little observation from someone could alter my thought process.
That look he gave me made me reflect on why I have been doing that. Is my business so important that I put my beliefs on the side so not to offend? Yes, hide a tatoo (not that I have one), watch your language (not that I curse), wear appropriate clothing (of course I do!).... these I can and will do not to offend others.
But from this CHRISTMAS forward, I will not be sending out or saying out loud Happy Holidays. It is going to be a Merry Christmas for me and I want others to know that I celebrate the birth of my Jesus. For everyone with other beliefs, I welcome your sayings. We are all Americans with freedom of speech and we should all, no matter what your beliefs are and how you celebrate your holidays, shall not be put out for political correctness.
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