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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
I usually order somewhat holiday neutral cards to send out but I like the Christmas card designs a little better this year. Most of the recipients celebrate Christmas, some also Hanukkah. We may be sending to new neighbors and friends this year that I not 100% sure what they celebrate. Should I also get some holiday neutral cards for them? Would you be offended to receive a card that has words or symbols of a holiday you don't celebrate?
It's only because of the receive Starbucks and mall Santa debate that now I'm really questioning myself.
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Posted 11/15/15 7:57 PM  |
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bella321
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
We celebrate Christmas and the majority of our friends and family do, too. I prefer to send our "Merry Christmas" cards but usually order a handful (maybe five or six) that are "Happy Holidays."
ETA At the end of the day, it's really your decision and I think people are just happy to receive a card in the mail and NOT a bill or solicitation. 
Message edited 11/15/2015 8:08:00 PM.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:07 PM |
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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
Ideally, If you did not know me, I was a new neighbor and you sent a Christmas card I prob would think it was a nice gesture and how sweet you thought of me. If you know I am jewish and send me a Christmas based card,meaning one that says Merry Christmas I would be offended. The reason, because I would send you a holiday appropriate card. That being said two thoughts. I always send neutral cards to most everyone or if I dont know what they celcbrate, sometimes hanukkah themed to my jewish friends etc.
oops, lost track of my second thought, i'll have to come back lol
In the end I would be happy just to receive any card, just the fact someone thought enough to send me one.
Message edited 11/15/2015 8:09:59 PM.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:07 PM |
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Paramount
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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
I am Jewish. Even thought I get "happy holidays" cards they are red and green and Christmassy. Frankly I personally would never be insulted if someone sent me a merry Christmas card, however it's nice when someone recognizes I don't célèbre at that holiday. So personally I say do what you want. However if you were to send families yoy don't celebrate Xmas a "neutral" card it would be nice.
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Out of your way it would be nice.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:09 PM |
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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
No I would not be offended to receive a holiday card of a holiday I did not celebrate. I usually hand write, Happy Hanukkah on the cards of families I know also celebrate Hanukkah.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:10 PM |
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CallaLily
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
I always order Merry Christmas cards. Celebrating the holiday is the whole reason I am sending the cards. I hand write "Happy Chanukah" on the cards I send to those who celebrate that holiday also.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:16 PM |
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mnmsoinlove
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
I always get happy holidays or season greetings. Many of our friends do not celebrate Christmas.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:19 PM |
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LuckyStar
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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
Are these custom photo cards? If so, I'd pick the design you like best. I don't think anyone expects someone who celebrates Christmas to pay for 2 separately designed card orders.
If you're buying packs of cards at a store that's different and I would get 2 sets.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:32 PM |
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evrythng4areason
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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
This year they happen to say happy holidays. I usually pick based on the design, not necessarily what they say.
If I ever heard someone I sent a card to had an issue with it saying merry Christmas though, not only would I cross them off my list but I would also reevaluate my friendship with them.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:33 PM |
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Katareen
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
Posted by evrythng4areason
This year they happen to say happy holidays. I usually pick based on the design, not necessarily what they say.
If I ever heard someone I sent a card to had an issue with it saying merry Christmas though, not only would I cross them off my list but I would also reevaluate my friendship with them.
I agree with this...I would never be offended if I received a Happy Hanukkah/Happy Kwaanza/etc. card. That seems absurd. It's a friend/neighbor thinking of you and wishing you well for the holiday season.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:42 PM |
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
I do a set of Christmas cards and then look for Happy Holidays that are more winter-themed or neutral which I send to my Jewish friends. I try to avoid cards that say Happy Holidays but are too Christmas-y.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:45 PM |
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DaniJude
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
I always send out a religious Christmas card. That is what I celebrate and the card is from me.
For those I am sending the card to who are of the Jewish faith, I make sure to write Happy Hanukkah.
I don't have anyone on my Christmas card list who I am unsure of what they celebrate.
I also make sure I always address it to each person in the family and mention to have a healthy and happy new year.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:51 PM |
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ElizaRags35
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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
No I would not be offended but I personally send out holiday cards, not Christmas.
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:55 PM |
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WannaBeAMom11
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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
Merry Christmas as that is what I celebrate
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| Posted 11/15/15 8:57 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
I would be fine with receiving Merry Christmas Cards. I send out happy hanukkah cards. I don't expect a personalized card just for me because I celebrate hanukkah. go with what ever design you prefer.
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| Posted 11/15/15 9:01 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
I celebrate Christmas, I send out Christmas cards regardless of who celebrates what holiday. I would never even think to get offended if I received a Hanukkah card (as example) from someone else.
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| Posted 11/15/15 9:50 PM |
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BabyBearA
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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
Im catholic and I don't get offended if I get other religious cards... It's what they celebrate and I respect that...
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| Posted 11/15/15 10:16 PM |
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gina409
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
I base it on the design of the card I like
This year happens to be merry Christmas
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| Posted 11/15/15 10:21 PM |
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
We are Catholic, so our cards say Merry Christmas.
Some go to people of other faith. I would hope it doesn't offend anyone we send them to.
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| Posted 11/15/15 10:24 PM |
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NewLeaf2012
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
I get two different sets of cards. One Merry Christmas and one Happy Holidays. The Happy Holidays are pretty neutral. I did snowflakes the last 2 years.
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| Posted 11/15/15 11:14 PM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
Posted by gina409
I base it on the design of the card I like
This year happens to be merry Christmas
Same here.
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| Posted 11/15/15 11:17 PM |
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drpepper318
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
Merry Christmas
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| Posted 11/15/15 11:29 PM |
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MrsT809
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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
I get plenty of Christmas cards even though I don't celebrate in a religious aspect. It would never occur to me to get offended and I would never expect someone to order separate cards.
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| Posted 11/16/15 7:32 AM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
Posted by WannaBeAMom11
Merry Christmas as that is what I celebrate
Same!
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| Posted 11/16/15 7:58 AM |
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MrsBumbleb
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Re: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays cards?
Majority say Merry Christmas, I order individual cards (around 10 or so) saying Happy Holidays.
I would find it odd if someone sent me a Happy Chanukah card. Not so much a Happy Holidays card.
Message edited 11/16/2015 8:03:20 AM.
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