From the mind of critic: If uttering Happy Holidays during the month of December is how we recognize all cultures, how come the imagery behind the words tell a different story? If christmas trees, songs, outfits, music, cookies, wreaths, holly and santa are the background, are we trying to obscure what we really wanna say? Or are we giving the ultimate in token responses by making it sound like we’re supportive, while also making it abundantly obvious what r…eligion we are? Being proud of our culture and where we came from is never a bad thing. However, we can run into trouble when we think our culture is better than all others. We may think any representation is an attack on our own culture, even if it is no more than two simple words. This may cause us to insert as much of our culture in, just shy of saying the actual words. There is no more a war on christmas, then a war on hanukah or kwanzaa. People wanna be heard and feel like they matter, just like we do. To even have a chance of throwing the shackels off of being fake people because we think it’s the only way to succeed, we must be honest in our speech. Meaning, the words Merry Chrsitmas should be the only ones with christmas imagery behind it. While the words Happy Holidays should only include images of all holidays. We are either inclusive people, or we’re not. Infinite conflict is assured with half truths and the least of efforts. Infinite peace is assured if we bare the authenticity of our soul. Say Merry Christmas if you really mean Merry Christmas, and say Happy Holidays if you really mean Happy Holidays. Just dont say bullshit and dress it up as roses, it will devolve us all” 