War on Chistmas: Last shot of the Season.

Thursday, 01/03/08 , The Tennessean
To the Editor:

‘Shopping season’ lacks any sentiment

Please spare us any more self-righteous diatribes about those who may wish us “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.”
The phrase “happy holidays” has been around for a long time. Haven’t you ever hummed along to Bing Crosby’s wonderful song with that title?

The real travesty is the constant use by the media of the term “shopping season.” I haven’t noticed any outcry about this perversion of everything that Christmas and the holidays should mean to us. If you wish me Merry Christmas or happy holidays with goodwill in your heart, I will appreciate the sentiment. But never wish me a happy shopping season!

Adelle Wood, Nashville 37215

My Comment: You said it well, Adelle.

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