I obtained permission from the author, Peggy Duehning, to share her poem. It's rather long, but worth the read.
This is the Christmas season
People worldwide hold dear.
When strangers greet each other
With smiles and welcoming cheer.
Why did saying "Merry Christmas"
Become such a terrible thing?
Carols about the Christ child
Are widely banned to sing.
When we wish you a Merry Christmas
It is a heartfelt greeting.
We are expressing our jubilation
To those whom we are meeting.
Because God loved us so much
His only Son was born that holy night.
And with that love came salvation,
A dark world introduced to the Light.
This holiday is named Christmas,
Not Saint Nick's or Santa's Day
It is a time of celebrating
Our savior's earthly birthday.
When we say Merry Christmas
We say it to share our joy,
Not to preach a sermon
Nor to offend or annoy.
You may answer back as you wish,
Happy Hanukkah or Happy Holiday.
At least we are exchanging glad tiding
Each in our individual way.
We look forward to this special day
All the year through
When we will cheerfully proclaim
Merry Christmas to you!
Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Nancy
