Questions for our American friends - Page 24

**demsal8** · August 3rd, 2010, 10:44 PM

To theequestrian and tygrkhat40,
You guys are tops in my book. I appreciate and respect anyone who can hold a disputed conversation and still come out shaking hands. I have run into too many who insist that their's is the only opinion which counts and who often refuse to listen to any other point of view. Those people have no credibility to me because their's is not an informed opinion.
I would love to buy both of you dinner sometimes, but, this forum being what it is, we all know that will never happen. However, the next time I am out, I will tip one in respect for you both.
Thank you gentlemen.

**chupachups** · August 4th, 2010, 01:01 AM

Have the americans ever used the phrase "happy christmas" instead of "happy holidays" ?

If so, why and when was this changed ?

doyle · August 4th, 2010, 01:15 AM

I don't think so. "Merry Christmas" is the standard American phrase - never "Happy Christmas". Though I'd guess it's not that old a custom. The tree and all of that was borrowed from the Germans; it's essentially a Victorian custom.
The Puritans strongly disapproved of Christmas merry-making.

Buck-cherry · August 4th, 2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dbailey

Ok, the family are coming to Anaheim and San diego this summer. I know about Disney, Universal, Sea World and The Zoo.

At the risk of starting trouble here, please give Sea World a miss, the sooner people stop thinking that dolphins and killer whales jump through hoops for fun, the better. Then the trade in live dolphins will stop, with all its associated cruelties . Watch "The Cove" for more details....

Sorry about that, just something I feel very strongly about!

Um, I enjoyed going to Magic Mountain when I was in So Cal, some of the best amusement park rides in the world there.

Have fun!!

**TexMadrid** · August 4th, 2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chupachups

Have the americans ever used the phrase "happy christmas" instead of "happy holidays" ?

The first time I ever heard anyone say "Happy Christmas" was in one of the Harry Potter movies. And when I heard it I thought it sounded so odd. I did not think anyone actually said that except in the alternate world of Harry Potter.

**tygrkhat40** · August 4th, 2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by doyle

I don't think so. "Merry Christmas" is the standard American phrase - never "Happy Christmas". Though I'd guess it's not that old a custom. The tree and all of that was borrowed from the Germans; it's essentially a Victorian custom.
The Puritans strongly disapproved of Christmas merry-making.

The German for "Merry Christmas" is "Froelichte Weinachten" so it's not an exact translation. It's always seemed to me that "froelichte" is related to the Enlish word "frolick." But, I'm not a linguist.

ikeswanson · August 5th, 2010, 12:22 AM

I say "Happy Christmas" every now and then but I'm a little strange and probably the only one who does it. Most Americans just go with "Merry Christmas". The Television media will always say "Happy Holidays" and sometimes throw a "happy Kwanza" in there for the other religions in order to be politically correct and not insult others.

**sydney1** · September 8th, 2010, 12:46 AM

Just when you think that Ol' Dubya is one of the most ill-informed, uneducated, dim person's ever created (He didn't even know that the two main creeds of Islam are Sunni and Shia. He just thought that it is one mass..) Along comes a grade-A- F**kwit who wants to burn a Koran.. Genius. that's what a world needs right now, a clash of civlisations.

Speaking as a Limey and proud of it too, I happen to think that the Brit's can be the dumbest of all, then comes someone who disproves that theory.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11223457

Pukindog · September 8th, 2010, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sydney1

Just when you think that Ol' Dubya is one of the most ill-informed, uneducated, dim person's ever created (He didn't even know that the two main creeds of Islam are Sunni and Shia. He just thought that it is one mass..)

LMFAO!!!

Here is Dubya's equal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02DtIws

I love irony!

greenman9 · September 8th, 2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pukindog

LMFAO!!!

Here is Dubya's equal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02DtIws

I love irony!

Unbelievable >he went to 57 states, meaning he has been to several states more than once.< it made sense to me, I didn't think it was a gaffe.< Tea partiers are pissed that three cornered hats went out of style. How can a comparison between Bush and Obama be made?

August 3rd, 2010, 10:44 PM	#231
demsal8 R.I.P Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 27,402 Thanked 33,222 Times in 1,807 Posts	Gentlemen To theequestrian and tygrkhat40, You guys are tops in my book. I appreciate and respect anyone who can hold a disputed conversation and still come out shaking hands. I have run into too many who insist that their's is the only opinion which counts and who often refuse to listen to any other point of view. Those people have no credibility to me because their's is not an informed opinion. I would love to buy both of you dinner sometimes, but, this forum being what it is, we all know that will never happen. However, the next time I am out, I will tip one in respect for you both. Thank you gentlemen. __________________ Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks. :D Colorizing rules: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. :) Read the forum rules and follow them and we'll get along just fine. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by demsal8; August 3rd, 2010 at 10:50 PM..

September 8th, 2010, 12:46 AM	#238
sydney1 Vintage Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 10,562 Thanked 27,960 Times in 1,357 Posts	Stupid is, stupid does. Just when you think that Ol' Dubya is one of the most ill-informed, uneducated, dim person's ever created (He didn't even know that the two main creeds of Islam are Sunni and Shia. He just thought that it is one mass..) Along comes a grade-A- F**kwit who wants to burn a Koran.. Genius. that's what a world needs right now, a clash of civlisations. Speaking as a Limey and proud of it too, I happen to think that the Brit's can be the dumbest of all, then comes someone who disproves that theory. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11223457

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August 4th, 2010, 01:01 AM	#232
chupachups Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 13,387 Thanked 6,316 Times in 1,013 Posts	Have the americans ever used the phrase "happy christmas" instead of "happy holidays" ? If so, why and when was this changed ?

August 4th, 2010, 01:15 AM	#233
doyle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Coast of US Posts: 435 Thanks: 5,820 Thanked 2,754 Times in 383 Posts	I don't think so. "Merry Christmas" is the standard American phrase - never "Happy Christmas". Though I'd guess it's not that old a custom. The tree and all of that was borrowed from the Germans; it's essentially a Victorian custom. The Puritans strongly disapproved of Christmas merry-making.

August 5th, 2010, 12:22 AM	#237
ikeswanson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 135 Thanks: 1,073 Thanked 985 Times in 127 Posts	I say "Happy Christmas" every now and then but I'm a little strange and probably the only one who does it. Most Americans just go with "Merry Christmas". The Television media will always say "Happy Holidays" and sometimes throw a "happy Kwanza" in there for the other religions in order to be politically correct and not insult others.