Merry Freakin' Christmas

Ann Arbor is a very, how can I put this...liberal town. Even though I grew up here I never really noticed it like I do now. It might not be as bad as some people say but sometimes the political correctness seems a bit over the top.

I don't know when this happened, perhaps I only really notice it now because a friend of mine pointed it out, but nobody says Merry Christmas anymore. Why is everyone afraid to tell ME Merry Christmas? I can understand saying Happy Holidays on a news broadcast but when did Merry Christmas become taboo? If someone said Happy Kwanza to me I wouldn't be offended. Happy Chanukah?- Hey to you too, put on your yamaka and celebrate Chanukah- good for you. I'll stop my rant before I begin to babel but it's like this country is losing its identity because we are afraid that others will get their hurt feelings. Let's be proud of our history and traditions. Part of that is tolerance and acceptance of non-majority religions but that doesn't mean giving up your own identity.

So please, can I get a Merry Christmas?