Halig Daeg

Many liberals, humanists and secularists avoid saying “Merry Christmas” because it’s “religious” and say “Happy Holidays” instead.  I always get a kick out of that because the root of “holiday” is the Old English “halig daeg” which translates into modern English as "holy day."  So Happy Holy Days every one.

I must admit, however that I say “Happy Holidays” because I honor the birth of Christ, the lights of Hanukkah, the magic of the solstice and the prayers of Kwanza.

Posted: November 28, 2007