Might we consider moving on - I believe this horse is dead!


Holly Marie 


Quoting Indigo Nights <[log in to unmask]>:

> This list sometimes reminds me of watching a bunch of
> cats in repose.  One eye open, waiting for
> someone--anyone--to cross the imaginary line, and then
> whack with little or no regard for the feelings of
> other members of the group.  A simple request for "how
> does your museum" blah blah blah has gotten twisted
> upside down, and inside out, with some of you swatting
> at others.
> 
> So let's back up at a tad, and look at the word
> "holiday".  If you wish someone "Happy Holidays," what
> are you really saying:
> 
> holiday  
> O.E. haligdæg, from halig "holy" + dæg "day;" in 14c.
> meaning both "religious festival" and "day of
> recreation," but pronunciation and sense diverged 16c.
> 
> 
> From http://www.etymonline.com/
> 
> So if you wish someone "Happy Holidays," you're really
> wishing them a happy holy day, which ties to religion
> of some sort and may just as well annoy someone who
> doesn't adhere to that flavor of religion.
> 
> If you want to embrace diversity and be sensitive to
> the feelings and festivals of others, try this one:
> 
> http://www.earthcalendar.net/index.php
> 
> It seems every day is somebody's day of celebration.
> 
> My favorite observance is payday!
> 
> 
> 
> Indigo Nights
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