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Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend December 18, 2005 SinceWEAsked: Have a Merry-Happy-Christmas-Holiday! It’s Christmas week, so try to act cordial, all right? Anyway, there’s been a lot of talk about a "war on Christmas," but we’re not so sure. Hey, we just used Christmas TWICE in the last two sentences! We asked: "Is it "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas" for you? Why?" Advertisement After you read through the answers from our Web readers, check out our new question, which pertains to the year that was. I accept both. See Webster's. Since "holiday" means "Holy Day," saying Happy Holiday this time of the year is another way of saying Merry Christmas. — B. J. Hastings, Central Point Seasonal Affective Disorder Greetings! Happy Hibernation! Bah Humbug! — Sherry Easton, Eagle Point For me it is both.... Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas... I love both Christmas and the New Year celebrations... Christ's birthday and the starting of the New Year... Why can't we do both? When I was working I started saying Happy Holidays at Thanksgiving. That is the whole winter thing. Merry Christmas is a December thing. — Liz Nelson, White City "Merry Christmas" and I am 100% sure of that. We are celebrating the birth of Christ. And, it’s a Christmas tree, not a holiday tree. — Patsy Carr , Medford For me, it will be "Merry Christmas" because that is the tradition my family raised me with, and it is based on their families’ tradition when coming to this country. Those traditions go back to their Christian roots and foundation and the pride they felt when coming to this country and freely being able to express, "Merry Christmas". — Linda Augustin, Jacksonville It's Happy Holydays and Merry CHRISTmas for me because it's Jesus' birthday. HOORAY! Celebrate! And let's all just be kind to one another, OK? — Patti Iverson, Medford Merry Christmas! "Happy" implies an enjoyment of well-being and contentment. "Merry" implies full of gaiety or high spirits. High spirits trump contentment. Merry Christmas! — Bill Hartley, Medford "Merry Christmas" definitely. It's been said for many years, and we are a Christian-based country. For those that don't like it, turn a deaf ear!! — Jeanette R., White City Christmas or Happy Holidays? Of course, it should be Merry Christmas. Who is Happy Holidays and why should we celebrate anything about he or she? — Norma Hall, Roseburg Christmas is a Christian holiday and Happy Holiday is happy holy day for all religions. The holiday season has been commercialized for the world. I celebrate Christmas — It's the birth of Jesus Christ. — Dave Bashore, Prospect If these people are so sensitive they are offended by good wishes, they must truly agonize over things like child and elder abuse, hunger and war. — M. G., Rogue River Stores are for making money. Churches are for practicing your religion. Why are folks getting the two mixed up? — Bert G., Grants Pass It's Happy Solstice! — Sue M., Central Point Don't we have more important things to focus on? ’Tis the season. Merry Christmas is just fine. Those who object need to get over it! — Chris E., Medford I have used Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings for years. That covers Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's, winter solstice and any thing else someone chooses to celebrate. How can it be offensive to be inclusive? Seems like that's a good standard for a season of love and caring. — B.S., Jacksonville This week’s question Let’s give a high-five to 2005 (well, at least in another couple of weeks). You get the point, though. Hmmm ... Get Your Kicks in 2006, perhaps? We asked: "What was the most memorable moment of 2005?" Please keep your answers brief and on the issue at hand. Responses received without your name and town can not be considered for publication. All responses will appear on the Web site a week from today. You may submit your answer by using the form here on the Web site, or you may respond directly to SinceWEAsked: Have a Merry-Happy-Christmas-Holiday! ">[email protected] Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2005 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker dvd-r Distance Education Computer Security Ztech Media Hosting Sports Equipment Student Loans Online Pharmacy tcg student loan consolidation Online Casino Reviews Myspace Home Equity Loans Windermere Van Vleet Deep Muscle Stimulator Discount Hotel Reservations Southern Oregon Loans Online Casino News Online Bingo Entertainment Guide Salvia Divinorum Online Casino Fundraisers Advertisement s