Merry Christmas

I recently went to JCPenny to pick up a pair of boots that my mother so graciously purchased for me so that I can keep my toes warm when I shovel snow at 4 am. Going to the catalog desk I was met by a very nice man who was very helpful and was wearing a Santa atop his head. As we made some small talk I found out that he seemed like a pretty nice guy. Anyway, as I left the desk with boots in hand I turned to him and wished him "Happy Holidays." He smiled and said the same back to me as I walked off. Realizing what I had just said, I stopped in midstep, turned to him again and said, "No wait...Merry Christmas!!"

I am sick of this! Why is it that we are forced to say Happy Holidays in fear of offending someone. Now I admit that I doubt I will offend that many people here in Provo, but still, when I go home for the holidays I will never wish someone Happy Holidays. I believe in the birth of my Savior and the fact that he died for me. I respect all of the other holidays, and by holidays I mean Chanukah. Kwanza is a made up holiday and I have no respect for that one, sorry.

May we never forget the Savior in our lives. Merry Christmas!