Quick Question to anyone Jewish on my flist

[aishuu]

So I left holiday cards for all my coworkers since today was my last day. I slid them under their doors, since I'm the only one off tomorrow, and I simply want to wish them all happy holidays

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[sache]

No, it's not an inadvertant misstep if she's open about her religious practices. And even then, most people are sane enough to recognize the sentiment even if you get the details wrong.

But this is why I buy generic holiday cards! :-D

Never understood the whole "War on Christmas" thing. "Happy Holidays" is inclusive whereas "Merry Christmas" is exclusive. Every time someone gets ticked at me about me saying "Happy Holidays" I ask what their problem is with New Year. Because I have one coworker who is Seventh Day Adventist, so she celebrates the Jewish holidays despite being Christian, and I have several friends that celebrate the solstice. So, excuse me for not outright assuming that everyone I know is Christian. Not to mention, I also know quite a few CHRISTIANS who don't celebrate Christmas beyond attending a church service on account of its pagan origins.

But there is absolutely nothing wrong with being specific when you're dealing with a person on an individual basis.

Edited for unfortunate typo

[aishuu]

I just wanted to be nice and considerate, since I know she does follow Jewish customs and it seemed more thoughtful at the time to select that kind of card rather than a more generic one.

It's one of those things where I feel like I'm missing some unspoken knowledge. I get the concept of Hanukkah, but I was wondering... I was trying to select individualized cards. But then it becomes a question about doing something outside your culture, and...

I'm hypersensitive about office politics at this moment since the firm is STILL going through a split. It's become an issue because Xmas is when we're offered fabulous presents by banks/contacts, and someone (aka crazy lady who is in charge of the other firm) has been taking them home every night and people are annoyed because the awesome food is supposed to be shared. It feels like navigating a minefield since it's an issue... it's so stupid what sets people off.

[sache]

I just wanted to be nice and considerate, since I know she does follow Jewish customs and it seemed more thoughtful at the time to select that kind of card rather than a more generic one.

I get it. I just found that boxed cards are much easier on the wallet. It's easier and cheaper to insert a personalized message on a boxed card, than individually pick cards for every person I know.

But seriously, and I know it is cliche, but it is the thought that counts, and obviously, you put a lot of thought into it. :-D

[aishuu]

Confession time? I bought the individual cards at a discount store... they're from overstock. 50 cents to a dollar each, with the expensive prices (2-4) on the back of the card. Cost me 8 bucks and I hit everyone with a personalized card...

[sache]

I was trying to give you the benefit of the doubt there. :-P

[aishuu]

:) Thrift is my middle name. It shouldn't matter where they came from as long as the sentiment is meant, right?

[winterjameson]

*hugs you tightly*

You may not know me, but I guarantee you have just made my night! I have had my fill of seeing that whole "Merry Christmas" vs. "Happy Holidays" thing on Facebook. I even made a post rationally saying how stupid it was (much more politely, though). People seemed to appreciate it.

... And then one of the people who just had to share it posted another stupid picture touting the "Merry Christmas" thing. I was like, "So only *that* part of my argument filtered into your brain pan? Really?"

So, yeah. Seeing you say this just made me feel better. That is all.

[sache]

Oh yay! I'm not entirely sure what the proper response to that is, but I'm always glad to meet more sane peoples on the internet. :-D

[aishuu]

...you're on my livejournal. By definition, that makes me question your sanity. ;) Though I think "brutally realistic" works in your case.

[sache]

Point.

Besides, I've come to realize that sanity is all relative. In comparison to some (most) of the people I work with, you're a breath of fresh air. ;)

[aishuu]

*laughs* I am brutally realistic, too, but a bit more neurotic than you are.