About 15 years ago, while working at a government job, I was told that employees could not say, "Merry Christmas." We could say, "Season's Greetings," or "Happy Holidays." We could not display religious decorations on public property.

Tanglewood, North Carolina has a holiday decorating theme. Tickets are sold to view this gated community's display. Religious-themed lights and decorations are not allowed to be displayed.

I do not live in a gated community or an HOA. I can display a religious theme or an American f**g for any holiday. My right to do so is protected by the constitution.

I no longer work for a government entity. I will say "Merry Christmas."

By Chris O'Leary...10 years of Active Duty in USMC; Marine Military Historian/Wars & Public Relations, USMC.

Lives in Texas, 1998-present

Since President Trump, at a recent Florida rally decided to let everyone know that liberals want to change the name of Thanksgiving, I thought it was time to come clean and let everyone know what liberals want to change all the holiday names to and what the greeting should be, starting with the latest one.....

'Thanksgiving.' They think you should say “Happy Thanksgiving,” get together with family over a nice meal with a big roasted Turkey and talk about all the things you're thankful for. They think that if so inclined, you should bow your heads and say a prayer of Thanksgiving in appreciation for all the good things in your life.

'Christmas' They think you should say “Merry Christmas” to people when you specifically mean to wish them a Merry Christmas, but they say you shouldn't be rude to people who don't celebrate Christmas and if you know for example that they celebrate Hanukkah, you might want to say ‘Happy Hanukkah,” or maybe a more inclusive “Happy Holidays.” They think that last is especially useful when you're trying to include the whole season, like Christmas and New Years together. Liberals also think there is nothing wrong with saying “Merry Christmas” to anyone as long as you're doing it from the heart to share the joy of the day, not to make some weird political point about not saying Happy Holidays to someone you know for sure doesn't celebrate your favorite holiday.

They think you should (after Thanksgiving, please) decorate your house with red and green decorations, lights and garland, bring in a tree and light it up and decorate it with balls and add a bunch of decorations having to do with Santa Claus, reindeer, especially the red nosed one called Rudolph, elves, snow and sleighs. Furthermore, they think if you're so inclined, you should add decorations that are related to the birth of Jesus Christ, such as a manger, a star, three wise men, barn animals, shepherds, angels, and statues of Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus. They do ask that out of respect for the establishment clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America, that in the United States, you keep this last category of decorations off public property.

They think on the day you should give your family and close friends wrapped presents that you put a lot of thought into so that you can share the joy of the holiday with them.

They think if you're so inclined that you should dress nicely and go to the church of your choice and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. They think you shouldn't be rude to people who don't feel so inclined and only want to celebrate the secular parts of Christmas like sharing joy, giving presents and singing Mel Torme's 'The Christmas Song' in their best Nat King Cole voice.

I'd go to the rest of the holidays but you get my point.

This “war on Christmas which is now a war on Thanksgiving” is completely made up by the right-wing snowflake victims squad and it plays well at political rallies. But, there isn't an ounce of t***h to it.

You should really stop letting liars lie to you just to rile you up.

Bad for the blood pressure.

BTW, to all my fellow Americans---liberal & conservative..."Merry Christmas, Y'all "

First Of All,
This Is Not A Credential Or Qualifier For His Opinion:
By Chris O'Leary...10 years of Active Duty in USMC; Marine Military Historian/Wars & Public Relations, USMC.

Second
No Individual Prog Has To Openly Support Anything On The Menu
When There's An Army Of Others
Perfectly Happy To Set The Agenda And Do It For Them

And I Don't Need To Post Links
To Remind Anyone
That Columbus And Thanksgiving
Are Celebrations Of Genocide To L*****ts
Not To Mention Confederate F**gs, Memorials
Nativities And 10 Commandments In Public View
That's Right -- PUBLIC VIEW
So Save The Lying Deceit And Slight Of Phrase
For Those That Are Too Stupid To Know Any Better

By Chris O'Leary...10 years of Active Duty in USMC; Marine Military Historian/Wars & Public Relations, USMC.

Lives in Texas, 1998-present

Since President Trump, at a recent Florida rally decided to let everyone know that liberals want to change the name of Thanksgiving, I thought it was time to come clean and let everyone know what liberals want to change all the holiday names to and what the greeting should be, starting with the latest one.....

'Thanksgiving.' They think you should say “Happy Thanksgiving,” get together with family over a nice meal with a big roasted Turkey and talk about all the things you're thankful for. They think that if so inclined, you should bow your heads and say a prayer of Thanksgiving in appreciation for all the good things in your life.

'Christmas' They think you should say “Merry Christmas” to people when you specifically mean to wish them a Merry Christmas, but they say you shouldn't be rude to people who don't celebrate Christmas and if you know for example that they celebrate Hanukkah, you might want to say ‘Happy Hanukkah,” or maybe a more inclusive “Happy Holidays.” They think that last is especially useful when you're trying to include the whole season, like Christmas and New Years together. Liberals also think there is nothing wrong with saying “Merry Christmas” to anyone as long as you're doing it from the heart to share the joy of the day, not to make some weird political point about not saying Happy Holidays to someone you know for sure doesn't celebrate your favorite holiday.

They think you should (after Thanksgiving, please) decorate your house with red and green decorations, lights and garland, bring in a tree and light it up and decorate it with balls and add a bunch of decorations having to do with Santa Claus, reindeer, especially the red nosed one called Rudolph, elves, snow and sleighs. Furthermore, they think if you're so inclined, you should add decorations that are related to the birth of Jesus Christ, such as a manger, a star, three wise men, barn animals, shepherds, angels, and statues of Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus. They do ask that out of respect for the establishment clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America, that in the United States, you keep this last category of decorations off public property.

They think on the day you should give your family and close friends wrapped presents that you put a lot of thought into so that you can share the joy of the holiday with them.

They think if you're so inclined that you should dress nicely and go to the church of your choice and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. They think you shouldn't be rude to people who don't feel so inclined and only want to celebrate the secular parts of Christmas like sharing joy, giving presents and singing Mel Torme's 'The Christmas Song' in their best Nat King Cole voice.

I'd go to the rest of the holidays but you get my point.

This “war on Christmas which is now a war on Thanksgiving” is completely made up by the right-wing snowflake victims squad and it plays well at political rallies. But, there isn't an ounce of t***h to it.

You should really stop letting liars lie to you just to rile you up.

Bad for the blood pressure.

BTW, to all my fellow Americans---liberal & conservative..."Merry Christmas, Y'all "

By Chris O'Leary...10 years of Active Duty in USMC; Marine Military Historian/Wars & Public Relations, USMC.

Lives in Texas, 1998-present

Since President Trump, at a recent Florida rally decided to let everyone know that liberals want to change the name of Thanksgiving, I thought it was time to come clean and let everyone know what liberals want to change all the holiday names to and what the greeting should be, starting with the latest one.....

'Thanksgiving.' They think you should say “Happy Thanksgiving,” get together with family over a nice meal with a big roasted Turkey and talk about all the things you're thankful for. They think that if so inclined, you should bow your heads and say a prayer of Thanksgiving in appreciation for all the good things in your life.

'Christmas' They think you should say “Merry Christmas” to people when you specifically mean to wish them a Merry Christmas, but they say you shouldn't be rude to people who don't celebrate Christmas and if you know for example that they celebrate Hanukkah, you might want to say ‘Happy Hanukkah,” or maybe a more inclusive “Happy Holidays.” They think that last is especially useful when you're trying to include the whole season, like Christmas and New Years together. Liberals also think there is nothing wrong with saying “Merry Christmas” to anyone as long as you're doing it from the heart to share the joy of the day, not to make some weird political point about not saying Happy Holidays to someone you know for sure doesn't celebrate your favorite holiday.

They think you should (after Thanksgiving, please) decorate your house with red and green decorations, lights and garland, bring in a tree and light it up and decorate it with balls and add a bunch of decorations having to do with Santa Claus, reindeer, especially the red nosed one called Rudolph, elves, snow and sleighs. Furthermore, they think if you're so inclined, you should add decorations that are related to the birth of Jesus Christ, such as a manger, a star, three wise men, barn animals, shepherds, angels, and statues of Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus. They do ask that out of respect for the establishment clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America, that in the United States, you keep this last category of decorations off public property.

They think on the day you should give your family and close friends wrapped presents that you put a lot of thought into so that you can share the joy of the holiday with them.

They think if you're so inclined that you should dress nicely and go to the church of your choice and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. They think you shouldn't be rude to people who don't feel so inclined and only want to celebrate the secular parts of Christmas like sharing joy, giving presents and singing Mel Torme's 'The Christmas Song' in their best Nat King Cole voice.

I'd go to the rest of the holidays but you get my point.

This “war on Christmas which is now a war on Thanksgiving” is completely made up by the right-wing snowflake victims squad and it plays well at political rallies. But, there isn't an ounce of t***h to it.

You should really stop letting liars lie to you just to rile you up.

Bad for the blood pressure.

BTW, to all my fellow Americans---liberal & conservative..."Merry Christmas, Y'all "