In this day and age of political correctness, it pains me to say Happy Holidays. What’s wrong with Merry Christmas? I’m not offended if someone celebrates Hanukah, Ramadan, Chinese New Year, Imbolc or any other religious/ethnic day of recognition. I’m not offended by agnostics or atheists. Why should someone be offended if I choose to celebrate Christmas?

It seems to me that too many people occupy too much time with too many things that are of too little importance.

We should all adopt a spirit of giving, helping others, becoming more understanding and less critical. Once we stop expecting things from others they can’t give, it allows us to appreciate what they have to offer. A good philosophy to embrace 365 days of the year, not just during a time of ritualistic celebration.

So please don’t turn away when I say “Merry Christmas”. I offer it with love in my heart – no matter what your belief system. And if you still feel snubbed, put upon, offended, discriminated against, disgusted by my callous disregard for your feelings or my obvious insensitivity, then I have but one thing to say . . . “Bah! Humbug!”

Here’s wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.

Deb Sanders