Reality Check by Dave Whamond for December 04, 2015

Funny, I still see people wishing others a merry christmas, and billboards with santa.

It is just a bunch of grumpy people getting their panties in a wad because people recognize there are other holidays in December, too.

Saying happy holidays is inclusive of those who do not celebrate christmas. Getting upset over an inclusive greeting is like a little kid whining, and saying ’I’m taking my ball and going home."

Or Social Justice Workers™ who got offended by it…

Those guys work for the University of Tennessee Diversity Office.

Just wish them a “Happy Festivus.”

Problem solved…

Happy HannaChristKwanza.

Government office worker?

Greet people with whatever you sincerely feel. I frequently express my opinion that Santa is a communist. Hellooo? Red coat, invades your privacy (with a little help from the NSA), and he damn sure doesn’t pay for all the stuff he gives folks!

Funny how you could swap out the “a Merry Christmas” in the panel for “Happy Holidays” and still have the same joke from a different view

Merry Christmas-time, everyone!

Why do people get offended by being wished a Merry Christmas, it’s a civil holiday, just as much as religious. Do they get offended by Labor Day, or Memorial Day too?

C’mon man, he was only playin’. Lighten up.(please)

THERE IS NO WAR ON CHRISTMAS! It’s a right wing talking point used to raise money for conservative canidates.

We guard our world with locks and gunsAnd we guard our fine possessionsAnd once a year when Christmas comesWe give to our relations

And perhaps we give a little to the poorIf the generosity should seize usBut if any one of us should interfereIn the business of why there are poorThey get the same as the rebel Jesus

But pardon me if I have seemedTo take the tone of judgmentFor I’ve no wish to come betweenThis day and your enjoyment

In a life of hardship and of earthly toilThere is a need for anything that frees usSo I bid you pleasure and I bid you cheerFrom a heathen and a paganOn the side of the rebel Jesus

- Jackson Browne

… so you should have said to him: “I take it back – have a horrible Christmas.”

Challenge accepted! Merry Christmas to everyone!!

Glad the Earth’s atmosphere doesn’t “bother” you; you’d be in a pretty pickle if it did! :-)

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Remember the true reason for the season and rejoice!I do! And a peaceful winter solstice to you and yours, with hopes that spring will soon return!