OK, this is less about the song, than to address the general complaint from folks that "Happy Holidays" as a greeting or a goodbye from waitstaff, shopkeepers and barristas is somehow offensive and a sign that our country is going down the drain. That somehow wishing someone a non-denominational, winter version of "have a nice day" or "come again" is step one to a Communist invasion. One minute someone says "Happy Holidays," next minute it's Red Dawn. And, well ... Patrick Swayze is not around to protect us anymore!
Well fear not, Christmas fans, turns out that old upstart Irving Berlin wrote that song in 1942. 67 years ago. That's right, the Greatest Generation gave it the stamp of approval. If you're older than 67, maybe you have a complaint of this newfangled greeting.
But if not, come on! It's one of the more listenable Christma erm -holiday songs and that is a godsend. And it's meaning is pretty clear. Just listen.
"May the calendar keep bringing happy holidays to you. "
New Year, Easter, St. Patty's Day, National Ice Cream Appreciation Day, Yorkshire Terrier Day, Boxing Day, and even that anniversary you keep forgetting. May ALL of them be happy. Can we all not get behind that? Do we really need to find an excuse to be extra grumpy in the season of thanks and giving (and Thanksgiving)
To be honest I don't know what holiday you celebrate, and unless I do, I'm going to wish you a great holiday season. I'd say that's a far cry from shouting, "Your religion sucks," as you walk out the door.
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