I thought it was OK to say “Christmas” this year. I thought we had gotten through all of the silliness about whether you can or should or might say, “Merry Christmas” to another person without first receiving written permission to extend that wish.
I just visited Kohls.com and was shocked, dismayed and apalled to see a wonderful animated banner appear on my screen. It read:
22 days left until December 25th
Now come on, Kohl’s; I am a Jew and even I have no trouble admitting that December 25th is not just any day, it is Christmas. If it were not a special day, why would you be counting down the days?
There is nothing wrong with reality. Actually, it is kind of nice to live in the real world and not in a fantasy world. In the real world, we each have our own beliefs and I like it when we can each express them. I will probably say, “Happy holidays” to you but I will be gratified to hear you say, “Merry Christmas” to me (or whatever greeting fills your heart).
And I am very glad that the calendar on my wall labels December 25th as Christmas, lest I forget. Kohl’s certainly will not remind me.
