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I was thinking holy for me personally, I'm not actually a Christian and couldn't care less about any children being born 
Thing is, I've called it Christmas all my life (or "kerstmis", actually) and even though it has the name "Christ" in it (in English) I don't associate it with any religion.
It's just a good two weeks at the end of the year where I eat, drink, spend time with family, and play games 
Anyone who is offended by a word should chill the ![Elephant | [mastadon]](https://codeproject.global.ssl.fastly.net/script/Forums/Images/elephant.gif) out and find a hobby.
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Sander Rossel wrote: offended by a word ... [mastadon]
Humorously ironic. 
The elephant image did not come through when I quoted your text (or mastodon apparently). Anyway, it's funny that you mention people get offended by words and then choose to use an elephant image to represent an offensive word. 
modified 7-Dec-20 9:21am.
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I didn't even notice.
Traditions and etiquette and all that
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Your last sentence is actually the point - and for those who celebrate this religiously, one they should take in account.
Why can't people say what they want and accept it in the spirit intended? "Happy . . .", "Merry . . .", whatever? Those who make the biggest deal of it are, or so it seems, those who have strayed furthest from perceived goals; converted what should be a time of comraderee into one with political and social landmines. From "fa-la-la" to fanatic, perhaps?
Unable to see the forest because of all those trees in the way, bedecked or otherwise.
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W∴ Balboos, GHB wrote: Why can't people say what they want and accept it in the spirit intended?
"We judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their behaviour."
- Stephen M.R. Covey
For all others "I don't actually celebrate Christmas, but thanks for the well-wishing!" is a valid answer, which can be summarized as "Thanks!", optionally followed by a "You too!"
I'd do the same if anyone ever wished me a happy Hanukkah.
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I've been learning various things on the side just now need to think of a pet project
* Docker
* React
* Message Queues
Every day, thousands of innocent plants are killed by vegetarians.
Help end the violence EAT BACON
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I've been at work since 6th November, and onsite 24hours from 21st November until probably 3rd week in January! 
So, you lot just make the most of your short breaks, I'll make up for it with my breaks through the year
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Aaaargh.
Hoist ye the Jolly Rodger and swig some grog with y' mates.
'Tis nothing like sharing an old sea shanty when marooned.
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Rum and coke it be........but without the rum
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I can understand that - wetting the coke with rum would make it stick to the tabl . . . I somehow don't think that's what you had in mind.
Never Mind.
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BBQ, beach etc. Definately not thinking about work!
A Fine is a Tax for doing something wrong
A Tax is a Fine for doing something good.
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