The grinch has stolen every greeting!

[dubone]

Yesterday, I got my first seasonal greeting from a retailer. I got a 'Happy New Year' after my haircut, and a 'Merry Christmas' (and a very friendly conversation) from my dry cleaner. I also got a half dozen 'byes' and one 'take it easy'.

Both of those seasonal greetings were from local independent retailers, the byes were from a mix, and the 'take it easy' was from the Teet.

(And I've got lots of Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from UPers concerned about my seasonal well being )

[Miesian Corners]

I must have been waited on by really friendly and happy people this Season. I've had a good many Merry Christmases and Happy Holidays. I've had one Happy Hannukkah (it just started Friday night). Like most everyone else, I'm happy if someone says anything at all.

Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukkah everybody. And for dubone, Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!

[dubone]

Dank u well meneer, en ook aan u.

[monsoon]

The Soviets had the answer. No arguments there on what to say.

[cinco]

^ that's also the reason why their postcard art was bland as *&$%. (with exception to the little cosmonaut tikes jigging with santa on sputnick... cause thats pretty cool.)

i'm down with any well intended pleasentry, but really.... just giving me a gift card says it all.

[suburban george3]

Personally, I use Happy Holidays! Having worked in retail/customer service many years ago, I discovered quickly you could step on the "PC" toes by saying "Merry Christmas." Most people are pleased with that, and if they have a problem with the double H, they need to get in the spirit and spend more money!

[appatone]

Yeah, so Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas and all the rest everyone! I've seen several Menorah cars this year. I'm Christian but love seeing them (especially when they light up with the days). I also like it when Jewish people wish me a Happy Hanukah simply because I'm glad they're enjoying their holiday. So wish me what you want. Wanna wish me a Happy Kwanzaa, umm... sure ok. I'll take anything. But I'm with the posters who are a little tired of the old generic Happy Holidays. If you want to celebrate diversity then it's fun to hear it all. I'm not offended.

[dubone]

Well, I kind of think the theory on this not being store policy at least some places is not seeming true to me. I actually said 'Happy Holidays' to a Disney Store employee last night after spending $100 bucks, and I got a 'Good bye' in reply.

I'm tempted to be insulted, but I just don't know what to make of it.

[RiverwoodCLT]

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Mele Kalikimaka and a Happy New Year to all.