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Dazi

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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2020, 10:47:33 am »
Quote from: DaDancingPsych on November 23, 2020, 01:55:55 pm
Maybe I'm wrong, but I think that the number of people who would be upset to receive a Christmas card when they don't celebrate Christmas is minimal. I think most people read the underlying sentiment; "Wishing of good times". Either way, it's work, so I would use one of the non-holiday greetings. If this person makes a fuss, then I would apologize and leave them off my list next year.

I don't celebrate Christmas, but I honestly don't care what kind of holiday themed card I receive. To me, the people who do get offended are looking for a reason to be offended. What's so difficult in just accepting it in the spirit it was given?
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Rose Red

Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2020, 11:29:17 am »
I'm not religious but love Christmas cards. They have such pretty scenes.

But it may be safer to have a "seasons greetings" card if you know someone is of a different religion. And perhaps stay away from Christmas cards that mention God unless you know it's appreciated. I don't mind them but I can't speak for anyone else.
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2020, 02:05:47 pm »
I knew this married couple that were both Christian (he) and Jewish (her) and together they created a mixed holiday season. There was a menorah and a fully decorated Christmas tree. And when they threw their annual dinner party on December 24 she and I always loved to wish each other a "Merry Christmas" from me to her and she wished me a "Happy Hannukah." It was full of cheer and best wishes and always taken in a cheerful, shared spirit. So like DaDancingPsych, I like to incorporate everyone's best wishes.
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
« Reply #18 on: November 25, 2020, 02:49:02 pm »
Quote from: Dazi on November 25, 2020, 10:47:33 am
I don't celebrate Christmas, but I honestly don't care what kind of holiday themed card I receive. To me, the people who do get offended are looking for a reason to be offended. What's so difficult in just accepting it in the spirit it was given?

This.
I'm Jewish so I don't celebrate Christmas. However, I get Christmas cards and wishes from friends. Some are generic, some are religious. I get "Merry Christmas" from strangers all the time.

All of this, I take in the spirit it was given. It's a lot of effort to get offended about someone trying to be kind to you! This is the world I live in. I can either choose to fight windmills or I can pleasantly accept kindnesses in any form. I choose the latter.

Send your coworker a card - Christmas, Holiday, whatever. If he's a mensch, he'll accept it happily.  ;)
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malfoyfan13

Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
« Reply #19 on: November 25, 2020, 03:51:14 pm »
I'm an atheist and I celebrate Christmas as a happy time of year.  I send cards that say Happy Holidays to those I know are more or less Christian.  If I were sending to someone I know to be of another faith that doesn't celebrate Christmas I'd send a happy new year type card.  I don't think most people would be upset by that. 
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
« Reply #20 on: November 25, 2020, 04:01:19 pm »
If you can get a Happy Holidays or Season's greetings card instead I would do that.
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Isisnin

Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
« Reply #21 on: November 25, 2020, 05:39:59 pm »
Receiving a holiday card is probably like receiving a gift. You appreciate the thoughtfulness of someone giving you a gift, but you really appreciate a gift that actually acknowledges you individually. E.g. your favorite color, drink, candy.

So if you don't celebrate Christmas and/or aren't Christian and someone gives you a holiday card that says Season's Greetings, Happy Holidays, or Happy New Year, you'd probably be touched by that thoughtful consideration.
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