Today is our "holiday" party at work. First of all, why is everyone so fuckin' afraid to say "Christmas" these days? Christians telling people they know damn well are Christians "Happy Holidays" for no better reason than they are afraid of assuming religious affiliation. Why are we so paranoid about saying "Merry Christmas" to someone that might turn out to be Jewish? Is it really that big a deal? Do Jews really get offended by this?
"Hey John, Merry Christmas."
"Actually, Pete, I am Jewish."
"Oh okay, my fault. Happy Chanukah then, my friend."
"Thanks, compadre."
End of story, you would think. Maybe the thing to do is to use the Chanukah greeting as the default. That's safe, right?
Anywho, I'd like to take this time to say there are few things in this world better than company-sponsored office alcohol.
Happy Holidays, everyone.