Here in California, I'm having trouble with the removal of the word "Christmas" from polite speech. The Sacramento Public Library will be closed on December 25 for "the holiday," and on January 1 for "New Year's Day." I was pleased to see, however, that U.S. Post Office across the street will be closed for "Christmas."
I call myself a liberal, I think, but sometimes I wonder. It sometimes seems it's the liberals in this country who are trying to cleanse our culture and language of anything anybody might possibly construe as offensive. I think we need to savor the richness and diversity of the various cultures and traditions of this world. This homogenization of the world really worries me. It could lead to a very boring future.
So, if I wish you all Merry Christmas, I hope you will take it as a good wish. If you give me good wishes for whatever holiday you celebrate, I will be pleased - and I'd love to join the party!
But now, what am I going to serve my pagan vegan children for their holiday dinner on December 25?? Best wishes, all.
-Joe Offer-