Seems I've heard more Merry Christmas salutations from retail and fast food clerks this season than over the last few holidays. Maybe this dramatic change is related to the earth shattering political events in November, but I could be wrong.
However, it is refreshing to see the president elect using traditional Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah greetings in his "thank you" presentations and other speeches. As past presidents have used their office and speeches as a "bully pulpit" to promote their causes, we can only hope our incoming POTUS will do the same. Perhaps, the veil of political correctness is lifting a bit as a Donald Trump presidency approaches, and regular folks feel less intimidated in their holiday speech. Hopefully, the mechanical and generic "Happy Holiday" phrase may become a secondary December greeting.
Obviously, all wintertime religious and civil beliefs which do not endanger ones life, liberty or pursuit of happiness should be tolerated and enjoyed. But, it is nice Mr. Trump is happily declaring the nations most traditional December respects in his public appearances. Hopefully, as he works to get America great again, civil and community leaders will not strive to eliminate nativity scenes, Christmas trees, and menorahs from public places and private property.
Christmas and Hanukkah are significant parts of our national culture and worthy of celebration and remembrance. Whatever one's religious belief or not, these holy holidays are American traditions and part of our civilization. A few years ago Michael Savage (radio talk host) famously declared that our nation can only remain united if we maintain a common culture, language, and set of borders. To attain this goal Mr. Trump faces many challenges, but his "Merry Christmas" greetings are a good start in recognizing and honoring our common heritage.
Without fear of being politically incorrect or insensitive, may I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah.
However, it is refreshing to see the president elect using traditional Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah greetings in his "thank you" presentations and other speeches. As past presidents have used their office and speeches as a "bully pulpit" to promote their causes, we can only hope our incoming POTUS will do the same. Perhaps, the veil of political correctness is lifting a bit as a Donald Trump presidency approaches, and regular folks feel less intimidated in their holiday speech. Hopefully, the mechanical and generic "Happy Holiday" phrase may become a secondary December greeting.
Obviously, all wintertime religious and civil beliefs which do not endanger ones life, liberty or pursuit of happiness should be tolerated and enjoyed. But, it is nice Mr. Trump is happily declaring the nations most traditional December respects in his public appearances. Hopefully, as he works to get America great again, civil and community leaders will not strive to eliminate nativity scenes, Christmas trees, and menorahs from public places and private property.
Christmas and Hanukkah are significant parts of our national culture and worthy of celebration and remembrance. Whatever one's religious belief or not, these holy holidays are American traditions and part of our civilization. A few years ago Michael Savage (radio talk host) famously declared that our nation can only remain united if we maintain a common culture, language, and set of borders. To attain this goal Mr. Trump faces many challenges, but his "Merry Christmas" greetings are a good start in recognizing and honoring our common heritage.
Without fear of being politically incorrect or insensitive, may I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah.
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