lowtech redneck
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Actually I was talking about a non-christian being indifferent to the faith and immersing oneself in the spirit of the holiday anyway because it's so prevalent, instead of feeling like they've committed some sort of apostasy when saying "Merry Christmas" even to other non-christians. I'd rather they not said anything and act like it's any other sesason. Saying happy holidays during Christmas is just like saying happy fasting during Ramadan. Both religions think, "What do you mean, are you trying to dilute my faith?" That's the whole point of it.
I'm going to have to disagree with you on that, then; some people have no problem celebrating a holiday with religious overtones they don't subscribe to (most Japanese, for instance), but for others saying "Merry Christmas" could be regarded as a violation of their own beliefs. As an example, I would not wish my Jehovas Witness cousin "Merry Christmas" out of respect for his (bizarre) convictions-or rather, out of consideration for his own feelings. On the other hand, if I was living in a 90% muslim country, it would be stupid to resent some stranger wishing me a "happy Ramadan," so long as I was not legally obligated to "celebrate" the holiday myself.