While banking yesterday my teller mention her excitement about an upcoming Christmas party. “I meant holiday party.” she quickly corrected. “ Hope I didn’t offend you,” she sheepishly replied.
“Well, I am insulted! Christmas is my favorite holiday, along with more than 2 billion others in the world, and it pains me to think that you feel censured to wish me such.”
“Me too.” She whispered back, with a smile.
My ancestors came to America in the early 1800’s for freedom of speech, religious practice and economic gain, as did most immigrants. All Americans are free to practice as they desire and are not required to hide in secret.
My banker should not be encouraged, coached or intimidated by any group or person into not saying, Merry Christmas. Christmas became a federal holiday in 1870 and it is neither politically incorrect or rude to say Merry Christmas. It is her inalienable right.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year