Hanukkah makes the perfect case for saying, ‘Merry Christmas’
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Hanukkah teaches us to embrace specific holiday greetings over generic ones, writer argues, explaining why 'Happy Holidays' erases meaningful distinctions.
Eli Federman has written at the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, New York Post, Reuters, and others on society and religion. X: @elifederman
"Happy Holidays," in fact, attempts to erase the very thing it acknowledges. The word "holidays" already implies religious or cultural significance. At its root, a "holiday" is a "holy day," tied to faith, history and traditions. Masking these celebrations under a generic phrase doesn’t promote inclusivity. It diminishes their importance. Hanukkah’s story teaches us to embrace the specificity of our traditions rather than dilute them into vague sentiments.
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