It is very silly how we try to appease everyone. In a nation where it's freedom of religion AND freedom of speech, it's rare to find a greeting that doesn't offend someone. People are so petty as of late. "Happy Holidays" isn't even safe anymore. There are people that don't celebrate any holiday in December. For example, someone from China. They don't really have any holidays at the end of the year. Same thing with Hindus. It's impossible not to tick anyone off.
Ten or fifteen years ago, it didn't matter what religion you were, you said "Merry Christmas" if that's what you celebrated, and if you didn't like it, you either ignored it or you responded with "Happy Kwanzaa/Hanukkah/Yule/Solstice/etc." Whatever made your boat float, that's what you said. There wasn't any of this "Happy Holidays" crap. In a town where the vast majority is Christian or at least celebrates Christmas, you might as well say "Merry Christmas", especially if you're going to throw a Christmas parade that shuts down the city for a good three hours, at least. Unless you plan on throwing a Kwanzaa or a Hanukkah parade, it's pointless, we know where you stand, Small Town, USA.
The moral of the story:
If you have a problem with something someone says, you don't have to listen to them, or instead of whining about it so that people have to be politically correct, insert your views. Let's save the BS for the politicians.
So, from my viewpoint, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone. Hope it's a great one.
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