This is a Christmas wish. But it's also a wish to all of my friends and loved ones who celebrate other spiritual holidays this time of year whether it's Hanukkah, Kwanza, Las Posadas, Ishura, or any one of a number of religious days celebrated in December, each year.
This is a joyous and loving season whatever your beliefs. I think Happy Holidays is a lovely greeting. If someone wishes me Happy Holidays, I'm honored. Especially those I meet while shopping or simply walking down the street.
I couldn't possibly know if someone I casually meet is Christian or Jewish or Muslim or something else and I don't expect anyone to know my beliefs, either. It's not my business and it's not theirs. But it's pleasant to exchange a greeting in the spirit of the season. I enjoy that. It makes me happy.
The University of Kansas Medical Center has a wonderful Diversity Calendar which lists religious holidays for each month of the year. I had no idea how many various spiritual holidays there are! A most interesing web page.
Not only does it list each special day but if you click on the link, you will find an explanation of each.
So however you celebrate this season of love and joy, I wish you all the best.
Best holiday wishes to you too!
ReplyDeleteHave a Merry Christmas, and holiday season!
ReplyDeleteThat diversity calendar sounds like a great idea!
ReplyDeleteIt's presumptuous to assume that everybody is a Christian in this country with freedom of religion!
Holiday delights to you!
ReplyDeleteWhere I live it is automatically assumed everyone is a Christian. I'm not and feel there must be a few others who are not. Ah well.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
Ramona, thanks for the kind thoughts. It's a nice time of year for lots of reasons!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you, too, Redbush!
Ms Sparrow, thank you. I have friends from all walks of life and I treasure them all.
And Holiday delights to you, too, Linda M!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by, Rubye Jack. Your comments are appreciated! And I do wish you joy and happiness in this holiday season!
Hope you have a wonderful holiday! Thanks for the warm wishes. :)
ReplyDeletePerfectly said, Cheryl. I hope your holidays are beautiful. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elizabeth...I wish you the same.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope your holidays are beautiful, too, Hilary! And a Merry Christmas to you.
Happy Christmas from across the pond. I wish you health and happiness for the New Year love Fran xxx
ReplyDeleteCheryl im wishing all of the readers to Amish Stories a merry Christmas and a happy new years. And thank you so much for being a reader to my blog. Richard
ReplyDeleteAll the best of the season to you! :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family the happiest of holidays, Cheryl, and a joyous New Year! :)
ReplyDeleteMerry and Happy to you too.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, and lots of joy too.
Merry Christmas to you and your family Mary! :D
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