The Guardian tells us that Christmas is saved by "rightwing politicians"

Have to laugh at the idea that Christmas is saved by rightwing politicians when the true ideal of Christmas is supposedly 'joy on earth and peace to all men' and right wing ideals are so contrary to this in every other facet of how they behave.

Some of the people who went out of their way to stop a lifeboat being put to sea in Hastings, England, because it might end up rescuing people crossing the channel would probably be to the forefront in decrying any suggestion that there may be a change in how Christmas is announced. Says it all really.

Nothing wrong with using the word Christmas. Holiday season seems very American.

Think the EU has more important things it should be focusing on, Like Brexit, migrant crises, Poland and its courts, bordering countries like Ukraine and Belarus, energy crises, etc.

Bigger fish to deal with than a right v left argument over Christmas

"The EU executive’s volte-face over the guidelines, launched by the commissioner for equality, Helena Dalli..."

This was 1 document put forward by 1 hippy, which was rejected by the EU, and the 1 hippy then went on to withdraw it, apologize, and then explain that it was effectively a PR stunt.

Dont let any of that stop you OP.

Horseshi.t.

If it was created by white people, it must be destroyed. White man bad!

The great thing about loony progressives, is that they always seem to shoot themselves in the foot if you're patient and just wait long enough. They can't help themselves going too far with their nonsense. Makes for great entertainment. 😆

No it wouldn't be stupid. Some of those people may celebrate Christmas aswell, more so for the cultural aspect then the religious.

No because it's Christmas, and Christmas doesn't necessarily equal holidays for everyone.

What if you said happy holidays to a Christian over Christmas and they were offended as you have avoided using the word related to their religion. Seems as likely as offending someone who was non Christian by saying happy Christmas.

It might be even more likely as the non Christian most likely will have no strong feelings about it whereas the Christian just might (most won't but some might).

Colleagues based in America wished me happy thanksgiving even though I'm not American and I was working. It was a nice sentiment but Thanksgiving means nothing to me. I didn't find it offensive or think they were ignorant rednecks who thought I should be celebrating an American holiday.

Would you wish a Muslim or a Jew Happy Holidays over Ramadan or Hanukkah if you lived in a country which was historically predominantly Muslim or Israel.