I do not want you to have a Happy Holiday.
I do not wish you health, joy or peace during the holiday season.
The New Year can be Happy or not – it’s totally up to you, and I’m staying out of it.
If you’re Jewish, I will say nothing at all, because I looked up “Jewish holiday greetings” and there’s no way I could pronounce most of those words.
I don’t know what Kwanzaa is, really, nor do I know the proper greeting, so you’re safe on that one.
If you’re an atheist, I will simply say “Hello.”
As for everyone else, since I don’t know what holiday you may or may not be celebrating, just go forth and celebrate in whatever way you wish.
AND NOW THAT ALL OF THAT’S BEEN COVERED
Thanksgiving is not likely to be good for turkeys, so I will not insult them by wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. Nor will I be dressing up as a Pilgrim, Native American, turkey, ham, ear of corn, or big plate of stuffing.
Birthdays are just days – some are Happy, some are not.
If you’re offended by this post, it’s your problem. I tried my best to non-greet every group I could think of. Relax, and have a cookie.
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Well said!
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Thanks, Elyse. I actually worried about how it would be received.
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You know what they say about folks who can’t take a joke …
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We have kinda lost our minds haven’t we? Good post! Made me laugh!
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Thank you! I was so afraid that people would take offense.
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Based responses to “other” cups, I think you are brave indeed!
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One of the things that really irritated me when I visited America was everyone telling me to “have a nice day”. Sometimes it sounded like an order. I’d prefer to decide myself whether or not to have a nice day 🙂
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If I had thought of it, I would have included that phrase in my post. I guess I’m so immune to it that I don’t even hear it any more!
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… or a cupcake, right?! This was hilarious – I loved it! And whatever you do, don’t drink out of a red Starbucks cup… heard they’re quite controversial this year! 🙂
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That’s where I got the idea. Totally ridiculous, isn’t it?
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Absolutely! I’m not even a fan of Christmas and I think it’s ridiculous! I guess I never realized just how offensive snowflakes and reindeer really are!
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Well, you know, those reindeer CAN get downright nasty.
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Yeah, you’re right, especially if you forget to leave some carrots out for them with those cookies for Santa Claus…!
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You left out Druids. Monster!
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You’re right. I did. Couldn’t think of everyone – probably should have included witches and warlocks, too. Maybe even leprechauns. I’m sure they all celebrate something for which there is an appropriate greeting.
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And Satan worshipers. You don’t want to get on their bad side.
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Ah, I’ll let Not CM handle them. 🙂
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Love the cup!
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Yes, it’s photographic genius. LOL
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I always say Merry Christmas. Last time I checked, in the United States I am protected by the First Amendment, which gives me freedom of speech. If someone doesn’t like that, they have the freedom to walk away.
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Truth be told, I always say Merry Christmas, too – even to my Jewish boss. But then, he says Merry Christmas to us, so I guess it’s OK.
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I am offended by you not trying to offend anyone. Your lack off offense has me feeling offended!!! LOL Also, you left out Festivus… It’s for the rest of us
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I did forget Festivus! The best holiday of all! Gotta run out and get me a pole right now!
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LoL, CM!
I keep it simple (for me) – “Happy Winter Holidays of your choice” ** and “Have a good day (whatever that looks like to you)”! Like you said, if anyone chooses to feel offended, it’s *their* problem, and not my responsibility!
** Good all the way from mid-November to mid-January, too ~ Bonus!
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I like that last sentence – one greeting for every holiday. Works for me!
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My birthday falls on Thanksgiving this year, and I’ve no doubt I will be grateful for both, but I don’t think “Happy” is gonna work for me!
I’m not a religious person, but I sure do wish people what they wish me.
“Merry Christmas!”
“You too!”
“Happy Hanukkah!”
“You too!”
Good manners, yeah? Now I suppose if someone wishes me a crappy day, I could always smile and shout back, “You too!”
I like how your cup is translucent and therefore holds no hidden agenda 😉
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Yes, I choose my photographic props carefully. Not. It’s the cup I use to water my office plant, and when I happened to glance at it, I immediately thought of the infamous Starbucks red cup – and thus, a legend is born!
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I shall never forget this post. I will not build a shrine to it or pass out leaflets of it, but I really liked it.
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Oh, but I want a shrine! I could use it to sacrifice undercooked turkey and inappropriate Christmas presents.
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Consider a carpenter?
Ahahaha!
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I think you are totally missing the point because I want to see you dressed as a big plate of stuffing. That could be the high point of my holiday season.
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For you, Marilyn, I will wear my stuffing instead of eating it this year. And I suppose you’ll want pictures, too.
(Actually, as I get older I do find myself occasionally wearing some of my food.)
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Blergh. Now I have to make or buy cookies. I do not wish you Happy Cookie Thursday CM. 😊
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Nicely worded. Thanks!
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You made the turkey’s day!
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Someone had to do it. 🙂
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Perfect!
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Thanks!
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Thanks for cookie.
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You’re welcome. I always find that cookies make everything better.
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Perfect. And I’m loving the special cup !!! ☺
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I thought about using a red cup, but the clear one seemed to fit the post better.
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Recent events have put that Starbuck’s controversy into perspective !! ☺
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That’s for sure.
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I don’t wish you a merry Christmas either, then. =(
;))
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And a hearty HI THERE to you, too. Enjoy the next couple of weeks, Diane.
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DianA. =)
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