Today's world seems increasingly less tolerant of the word "Christmas." Now, I understand that not everyone in this fine country celebrates Christmas. While I grew up having a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hannukah, others had Krazy Kwanzas or a Raging Ramadan. And some folks, God bless them, choose not to celebrate anything. I understand this and I am ok with it. Yet, I do not fully understand some of the hostility towards saying "Merry Christmas" or displaying a nativity scene (even if the traditional nativity scene is not biblically correct, but more on this another time.).
While I try to be courteous and respectful to my non-Christmas celebrating peers, I really want to be able to say "Merry Christmas" without fear of oppression. But in this age of political correctness, how can I wish someone someone a "Merry Christmas" without actually saying it?
Thankfully, I have the solution. Now initially I wasn't sold on this idea, but due to the inspiration of some amazing students at my church, I have the means to say "Merry Christmas" without actually saying it. How you might ask? By wearing it! What better way to say "Merry Christmas" than wearing a traditional Christmas sweater. Let your torso will shout forth the yuletide greeting of "Merry Christmas!" No more shall we fear accusations of political incorrectness. No more shall we hide behind a veil. Our voice will reign supreme without ever having to speak a single word.
Plus, if people thought saying "Merry Christmas" was offensive, just wait til millions of Christians nationwide start sporting those hideous Christmas sweaters.
Have a great holiday season (I'd wish you a Merry Christmas, but I haven't purchased my Christmas sweater yet).
I don't have my Christmas sweater yet either. Maybe we can go shopping!
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