I’ve always been a little confused at the people who react negatively when someone says, “Merry Christmas.” Whether you’re Jewish, atheist, Kwanza-ist (or whatever those who believe in Kwanza are called) or even into Festivus for the rest of us, all the phrase means is that the person saying it want’s you to be happy. Sure, I’m all for respecting other’s beliefs and traditions. What you celebrate or recognize is your business. But that doesn’t mean that on Christmas Day or during the Christmas season, I can’t wish that you be merry.

And if I say “Merry Christmas” it doesn’t mean I’m trying to convert you, either.