January 2, 2021
Dear editor;
Regarding Joan Solms’ letter published in the December 31, 2020 issue of The Voice, “True meaning of Christmas essential” (thevoice.us/true-meaning-of-christmas-essential): I strongly disagree with Ms Solms’ assertion that “Happy Holidays is a satanic means to ignore Him, degrade Him, crucify Him, again.”
Part of living in a Nation such as ours, where we are not all alike, is learning to respect our differences.
Not everyone is a Christian, and not every Christian celebrates Christmas.
Wishing someone “Merry Christmas” is appropriate if the person you are greeting is a Christian who celebrates Christmas.
For those you encounter who may not celebrate Christmas, “Happy Holidays” is an appropriate greeting and no more satanic than “Have a nice day.”
Frank Patterson, Aurora