seriously, that is what I say if someone wishes me a merry Christmas or happy holidays or even a blessed day

goodwill.

It’s the spirit in which the wish is intended that matters.

...perhaps an early, “and Happy New Year, too,” and avoid controversy.

That way I don't have to keep track of any holidays or try to figure out which one might be celebrated that week or which holiday the person I am talking to might celebrate.

It's much simpler for me and frankly I don't give a shit if some snowflake might be triggered by a greeting.

Now give me chocolate and back away slowly!

.............

Old habits die hard. Christmas no longer has a significant religious meaning, so who gives a shit?

Would be far more accurate to say.....

"Merry rampant cut-throat consumerism day", or

"Happy jack up your family debt season" or...

"Best of feed the starving Chinese workers day to you"........

...when people feel the need to assault me with 'Merry Christmas'. You know the ones...they get right in your face with that wide-eyed, big teethed forced grin and scream it in your face. Nothing says 'goodwill toward men' like a spit-laden, angry holiday greeting forced on you by some Fox News War on Xmas martyr.