Actually its more than just a conspiracy. Here in Australia, schools are no longer allowed to celebrate christmas for fear of offending religious minorities such as muslims and jews, instead they celebrate 'the end of year'. Yep thats right, Christmas is soon to be a ghost of the past!!!
I celebrate Chirstmas, and I also have a Jewish friend who of course celebrates Hanukkah. I often say Merry Chirstmas to them, and they say Happy Hannukkah to me, and we both get the meaning of just a general "be happy on your holiday." We even give each other presents in honor for our respective holidays.
People need to stop being snobs and acting like they are the only religion that deserves to be acknowledged.
Businesses want to sell their stuff to all people, people want to be sociable with all people without alienating/offending any and it's not really their business to ask you what your religion is. Is your country just for Christians? No? Then get used to "Happy Hollidays".
Here in the UK nobody says "Happy Holidays" at Christmas, and if they did it would come across as disingenuous, Americanised PC-talk (i.e., exactly what it is).
Why do Americans say Happy Holidays? I have a guess and I think it's a pretty good one; I think it has to do with the fact that Hanukkah is also celebrated in the winter and the US has a much more vocal Jewish lobby than the UK does. I don't for a minute believe that the guy who pressed for "Happy Holiday" was generously considering...
@Batou667 ...all the poor little Pagan children who would be celebrating Winter Solstice, or whatever.
I'm an athiest but like many people (including ZJ) I'm a cultural Christian and it seems a shame to see this very one-way cultural erosion going on. I can't think of a single religious culture who would put up with this shit (try telling the Muslims they're not allowed to say "Eid Mubarak" any more, rather they have to say "Felicitous Generic Celebration" instead... I dare ya!)
I'd like to tell people who get all bent out of shape when someone tells them, "Merry Christmas" to chill out; it's not like s/he's telling them, "Accept Jesus Christ as Savior, or you'll spend your afterlife in H:ll." Similarly, I'd like to tell people who get all bent out of shape when someone tells them, "Happy Holidays" to chill out; it's not like s/he's telling them, "You're a fool to believe in divinity."
Until maybe 2006/2007 It seemed like making a Christmas card in School was okay, then suddenly it became "non pc" and you had to then write Happy Holidays instead. I am not Christian, but I adore Christmas and Easter, as much as I enjoy Haloween (which I still dress up for).
I haven't been a big fan of any holidays for years. Tradition for the sake of tradition makes about as much sense as the lottery that is the namesake of Shirley Jackson's short story (which of course was the point of the satire within). So, while it slightly bugs me that everyone goes completely crazy at certain times of year, it would be completely irrational to take offence to what is supposed to be a pleasant greeting. Damn, Christians. Get over it. No one's trying to kill your holiday.
I find Zinnia to be completely critical of implicity within religion, and while I myself am agnostic I get the feeling ZJ is far too jaded sometimes... As to whether or not being jaded equates to a good or bad thing, is still open to question...
Personally I say "Happy Holidays" with a sincere heart. I like to celebrate period, I'm not offended by any celebration of goodness. When people start bringing argument, judgement &hate into it, they are only displeasing their own god, unless they worship evil. With Happy Holidays, I'm not trying to be PC, but I truely wish to say "Cheers" to everyone, during a time for cheers and warm wishes. Please understand, there are other belief systems beside Chrisitanity & Atheisim.
Stores began saying Happy Holidays when they received enought hate mail to change their minds. You now see some switching back to Merry Chrismas due to public opinion. What other Religion has this problem with their holiday greeting? Its targed to Xmas just as public display of associated symbols. No matter what happens Someone is offended by it. You cant please everyone. Merry Christmas
I'm the opposite, I'm offended by the "merry christmas" people. Not my religion, don't want to hear about it, and especially counter-pissed at the "war on christmas" crowd that insists that people can't be polite by saying "happy holidays" instead.
@TheSituationBaby Improve your grammar and learn to spell then come back and take out your anger on a fabulous person. By the time you do that we'll all be dead so no one will be bothered.
I don't know where I heard this, but I heard someone say, "I don't if they wish me 'Merry Christmas' or "Happy Holidays" as long as they dont say 'Get your crap and get out of here, Bitch!' "
I will say either or both. I hate when people turn people saying a well intended thing, like "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" into a big political storm of bullshit. As long as your heart's in the right place, why does it matter? My gosh, people get so offended by tolerance, it's disgusting really.
@ItsSpikeHere Hey man you got your heart broken over the internet haahahahahha fuckin' poser you fall in love in 1 month over the internet do you realize how pathetic you are lmfao
I need to start telling people "happy holidays"--I want to see how it will go down with most people. A little social tension goes a long way. Whenever I wear make-up people treat me differently....
Why do the winter solstice and spring equinox get celebrated so much while the summer solstice and autumn equinox can't even get a good holiday in the same month? (Sept and June) Thanksgiving and Independence day are a month away from the summer solstice and autumn equinox..
The fact that you don't know which nouns and pronouns to use to refer to ZJ, doesn't make it okay to refer to her as a 'thing'. That's just low. You were right the first time around - she is a person, and a brilliant one at that.
"Happy holydays or whatever, and if you cant accept that then happy shut the fuck up!" that is what i say to everyone instead of happy holydays, well that or "Happy [Insert holyday name here]"
Where did you get that hairdo? At a Christmas sale? Is that the real reason you are mad? lol Just kidding. Merry Christmas to you, ZinniaJones, and Merry Christmas to all people of good will (you know who you are). And Merry Christmas even to you atheist, may you one day experience happiness at Christmas.
I think we should say Christmas and not winter holidays or anything like that, and I'm not a Christian. Why? It is an important part of our cultural heritage, most of us celebrate it whether we believe in the Christian God or not. Yes, Christmas should take precedence over others. The principles of Christmas are good; the birth of a man who preached love thy neighbour as thyself and peace on earth. I'll endorse that even if I'm not religious.
And some bigoted she its can't see a lot of things, groups have admited to warring against Christianity, but that doesn't fit into she its fantasy so she it can't see it. Isn't that bigoted by she its definition.
@daddyg321 It is not 'warring against Christianity'.
The internet penetrated the BS some cults depended on for decades. People are becoming wise to the fact that their pastor/priest, is often an abuser, many even come from sales backgrounds, People's 'charity' collections have gone to hunt children as witches in Africa & hate groups, obscene riches for the church at home, links to the far right & nasty corps. not what people thought their religion was about.
@marsCubed Learn to read -A LOT OF GROUPS HAVE ADMITTED-that is warring, or did a bunch of nut job atheists admit to it to get attention. As for the other stuff non-religious group are just as or more guilty, and then how about the geoups that aren't religious and just claim to be to gain trust. Go back to mars we have enough nuts.
Traditions are a trap that enslave you. I realized this the first year I tried to stop the gift exchange in my family. After all, christmas without presents is thanksgiving. But nooooo. I HAD to buy gifts for everyone because "it's a tradition". This isn't related to the vid very well, I just wanted to vent.
For once someone on youtube who agrees with me! I've seen some of your videos, and I honestly have to give you a DOTD (deconstruction of the delusion) smile for them. ;)
I've been looking at some of your videos, and it's clear you are balanced and well reasoned in your statement. Can I just ask, are you Atheistic or Agnostic?
I don't understand why people get so pissed off about it. If someone says Happy Kwanzaa or Hanukkah to me I won't care, Ill just smile and tell them back. Even though I celebrate Christmas I'm not going to get all pissed off because someone wishes me a good holiday I dont celebrate. I know what they mean and to me "Happy Kwanzaa" or "Happy Hanukkah" I treat it just the same as someone telling me "Merry Christmas". There is no point in getting offended over something so stupid.
People only take offence from "happy holiday" because they are genuine cunts who like using every reason to piss everyone off because they like the reaction of people when they suck up to them. Don't give them that reaction.
The "Merry Christmas" enforcers try to state that they are right since Christmas is in fact a federal holiday. This is only the case because of the secular reasons that you described. But it's wrong to say your holiday is being marginalized while you're pointing out that its been given the special federal status. They try to point out that Christmas' status as a federal holiday is proof of the U.S. being a theist nation, which simply isn't true.
@718alterego I wouldn't have a problem with Christmas being a federal holiday, if it weren't that people then try to use the "theist nation" argument as a gateway into more overt religious activities in public institutions; e.g. prayer in school, etc.
They're the closed minded ones. It doesn't occur to them that because of this "war", people might now have a problem with saying "Merry Christmas" because they don't like being told what to say, especially if it has a religious sentiment.
I once told an older gentleman "Happy Holidays" and he responded with a growl and a glare, "MERRY CHRISTMAS." Honestly, he sounded like the least merry person I've ever met!:)
Holidays is a very good way to be all-inclusive. The only time I find it inappropriate is when they market christmas trees as holiday trees. Because as far as I know, there's no other religion that uses decorative trees.
ZJ, it's true that there was a winter season befgore Jesus and all that, but what people mean when they say "Jesus is the reason for the season", is that the Christmas as we (the Western world) currently celebrate it is a celebration of the birth of Jesus, which is all too often forgotten these days (also because of commercialization).
Well actually the Pastafarians (who follow the religion of the Flying Spagetti Monster) their holiday is called "Holiday" and it is "around the holiday season" and there are no specific rules that go with holiday. So maybe everyone is a Pastafarian.
upset me. Are people afraid to show who they are? I have a Jewish teacher. He;s a nice guy but i little "remarkable" so to speak. He is convinced to have seem angels. I am not saying he hasn't i just don't know, and neither has anyone else. Anyway, I tell him merry Christmas, and he says, happy Chanuka. Because that is who we are and we are not afraid for people to disrespect up for being like that. My teacher is American, but of course, this is the Netherlands and people are fairly tolerant.
Western culture is a christian one (Alexander the Great made sure of this). I am not christian but i am part of the western culture. Christmas is a composition of several holidays, mostly pagan ones (origin of the Christmas-tree comes from a German holiday of light, now generally forgotten for 1000s of years.) I do not endorse people to say happy holidays because western culture is part of how i identify myself. People cautiously saying "happy holidays" in fear of offending anyone...
I don't like the term 'happy holidays' as it's just a politically correct term born out of an intense amount of butthurt. I'm not offended by it, but I do believe it's pretty stupid. Everyone tries so fucking hard not to piss other people off. Why bother? If someone saying pleasant statements like Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, or happy holidays pisses you off, what are you going to do when somebody actually TRIES to offend you?
@Muffinzeshlongun ever consider its just to be polite and continent? im walking down the street i dont know what the fuck you worship it is easier to say have a happy holiday them run down the list of holidays. I could actually care less what you worship have a happy solstice there happy? Its just rude to assume you worship one way or the other happy holidays cover everything so your not getting pissed and i dont have to assume or stereotype
@Muffinzeshlongun It doesn't really make sense to just use "Merry Christmas" either. It's not "politically correct" it's just "correct", since reality tends to be that way. In reality, not everyone celebrates Christmas. People celebrate different things, so "Happy Holidays" is very appropriate for the situation.
Actually, I generally say happy holidays to make the point that I don't acknowledge nor support their holiday. Not to say I actively try to ruin other people's Christmas, Hanuka, etc. rather I just say it to inform others that I may not necessarily engage in any holiday.
Yeah my dad gets pissed about that. I don't really care.
However, when christmas trees are called "holiday trees" it bothers me, mostly because they are directly advertised towards christians during christmas.
this women is actualy an intallectual not exactly "an average plod" i like the way she gives an explanation to a lot of things it really helps me with religious debates
We been calling it Christmas for a longtime so why they change it?
Ow I know why....... cause Santa is FAT and it bothers skinny people.
Poor folks can't buy presents so, it's not fair.
It's an effort to save trees.
Ow I know it's an effort of atheist unlike you or I that want to spit in the face of Christians. Dude I'm an Atheist too but don't you think this political correctness thing has really gone over board?
The war on xmas is palmface material, but the choice to say Happy holidays is a politcal one, be it right wrong or totally unimportant.
I think in somewhere like New york Happy Holidays makes total sense, other places it just begs why. Im an athiest but I think saying happy holidays is ammunition for the right. Muslims hindus and Jews don't care for the most part, I dont see how it matters considering how divorced xmas is from the bible theese days.
I find it interesting that they apparently weren't satisfied that Christmas only had one fictional character involved and decided to bring in another fictional character... Santa Claus.
Ok i understand this, but sometimes it is the other way around. People refused to hear "marry christmas." I do not understand when people do not tolerate small things such as this, but they are fine with every other things that are way worse. Jesus was not even born on christmas day. He was born when sheep were out, and it was not snowing. I love christmas too, but the season is a personal holiday, so it is not a sin to say happy holidays especially when you are not christian. "Happy holidays!"
concon9326: More christian ignorance. It is only called 'christmas' by christians! and yet many christians know Dec 25th has nothing to do with Christ. But...nobody ever pointed YOU to the easily found proof of that...so you spill the ingnorance you were blindly taught...hence furthering blindness. BTW the 'easter' bunny has nothing to do with Christ. Pray for your OWN ignorant 'ass' instead of being offended by the truth when you hear it.
Before I saw Emily's comment I thought to my self "He's wearing a Scarlet Letter pin, must be a classic literature fan" LoL. my wife's a librarian...too many books in my life i guess. = )
the only thing that christians should be doing around christmas, is going to church and giving praise for the arival of that wonderous figure whom nobody knows the real name of. everything else is a pagan abomination to god. especialy them trees which the bible directly speaks out against.
I work at Costco and I'm told to say "Happy Holidays" and I can't STAND that hypocrisy.
Since the day after thanksgiving, over the PA system in my store there have ONLY been *Christmas* songs playing. For 8 out of the 8 hours in each of my shifts.
I'm the co-consul of Latin Club and we had a Saturnalia party the other week. Before we started partying I gave a little history of Saturnalia and mentioned that it is the Pagan origins of Christmas, and it's the reason why Christmas is on December 25. They looked horrified, and I think I stole a little bit of their innocence.
Most Americans celebrate christmas, including some athiests I know because it's a traditional American holiday. Taking "christmas" away (like FarmVille's "holiday tree") is teaching the majority of Americans to not call their holiday what it is. Telling employees they can't say "merry christmas" is like saying they can't say "happy independence day" on July 4th. They're traditional american holidays. And "happy holidays" offends Jehovah's Witnesses.
@Chris0wnz Good Morning Chris. (smile) Was so nice to find email with video from you; listening to intelligent people always refreshes my faith in the human species ! LOL
Ah and with the Winter Solstice coming, again, gives me a chance to wish you a big ol' "Happy Winter Solstice" to you and yours. (smile)
I thought he was androginous you know like PRince, Rick James, etc.. It was and actually still a pretty popular subculture.. but of course he isn't a transexual as he reocognises himself as being apart of the male gender. He is also openly gay, but I don't see how any of these things are an issue.. I think people need to just simply grow the fuck up and learn how to be fucking social and stop being socially divisive all of the time.
ok here you go... america was founded as a christian nation and it is still claimed by many congressman and possibly the majority of the nation and president. almost everything youve ever experienced after thanksgiviing and before new years is all because of these christian/basis of america.
If America government is based on Christian bible and not humanistic values the tell me
where in then bible is the following is located?
Slavery abolishment,womens suffrage, racial equity, rule of law.constitutional law, right to taxation with representation, democracy , and inalienable civil rights. If america was founded on Islam that doesn't mean Islam is right .
well if you dont believe in Jesus Happy holidays isn't so bad. But if you celibate Hanukkah then happy holidays is just a term used to extend out to other people of different beliefs who celebrate there holidays the same time you celebrate yours.
I'm sure the native Americans don't appreciate thanksgiving giving maybe we should force them to say "happy thanksgiving" lol since they live in a "christian nation that loved them enough to give them a few reservation lmao
I hardly consider someone who associates satanism with Judaism and who uses the term fagots so indiscriminately could be sophisticated or intellectual enough to be concerned about the term "happy holidays"vs Christmas much less even be capable of higher level thinking or even have a meaningful purpose of commenting on this video
Why are you here? They have video's on youtube that tell you how to get a ged you know?Thats where you should be
You can't refute it because america wasn't founded on Christianity and if you try to pull those bullshit quotes from john Adams and Thomas Jefferson it's futile because they weren't Christians they were deist in that they believed in God but didn't think the bible was worth the paper it was printed on American law is secular by nature and you should be glad it is.If your educated then you would of known about separation of fantasy(church) and state.
Oooh right you are, spiritualism and intellectualism are so very fantasy-like
yet another moron with the "separation of church and state" argument. do you realize the church has ZERO power in american legislature? do you realize that the church used to a power in its own right? no, your just another half-wit dumbass that follows the athiest crowd
Yes it really is. I sent a link to you on your channel to take a look at. The tree, the lights, the yule, the garland, the presents, the date it takes place on, the singing that is all pagan.
I find this whole thing quite amusing since even more conservative puritans from just 200 years ago completely disaproved of celebrating Christmas in the first place. In fact it was illegal to do so as a punishable offence. Keep in mind, the people you are talking about are the same people who are absolutely convinced that America has always been a strictly all Christian nation. They simply do not accept any non Christian existence in America at all.
Actually its more than just a conspiracy. Here in Australia, schools are no longer allowed to celebrate christmas for fear of offending religious minorities such as muslims and jews, instead they celebrate 'the end of year'. Yep thats right, Christmas is soon to be a ghost of the past!!!
pickas666 4 days ago in playlist Religion
I don't care whether someone says happy holidays or merry christmas, it's all the same.
ProtestantsRUs 3 weeks ago
I can't believe you said bah humbug
sqarerootof2 1 month ago
i find it absolutly offensive when people say happy holiday
LcoolJfiveoh 1 month ago
Christmas has over the years morphed into a celebration of selling and buying lots of stuff.
billthecat666 1 month ago
You haven't addressed an equally pertinent issue which is how many people get offended by saying Merry Christmas. ???
gkamericoast 2 months ago
I celebrate Chirstmas, and I also have a Jewish friend who of course celebrates Hanukkah. I often say Merry Chirstmas to them, and they say Happy Hannukkah to me, and we both get the meaning of just a general "be happy on your holiday." We even give each other presents in honor for our respective holidays.
People need to stop being snobs and acting like they are the only religion that deserves to be acknowledged.
star3catcherSEQUEL 2 months ago 2
get a life
ffaaassssddddddddd 3 months ago
Businesses want to sell their stuff to all people, people want to be sociable with all people without alienating/offending any and it's not really their business to ask you what your religion is. Is your country just for Christians? No? Then get used to "Happy Hollidays".
KendrixTermina 3 months ago
If they go this nuts over someone saying 'happy holidays' imagine how they'd react if someone said 'merry Yuletide!'
MissMysterics 4 months ago
Here in the UK nobody says "Happy Holidays" at Christmas, and if they did it would come across as disingenuous, Americanised PC-talk (i.e., exactly what it is).
Why do Americans say Happy Holidays? I have a guess and I think it's a pretty good one; I think it has to do with the fact that Hanukkah is also celebrated in the winter and the US has a much more vocal Jewish lobby than the UK does. I don't for a minute believe that the guy who pressed for "Happy Holiday" was generously considering...
Batou667 4 months ago
@Batou667 ...all the poor little Pagan children who would be celebrating Winter Solstice, or whatever.
I'm an athiest but like many people (including ZJ) I'm a cultural Christian and it seems a shame to see this very one-way cultural erosion going on. I can't think of a single religious culture who would put up with this shit (try telling the Muslims they're not allowed to say "Eid Mubarak" any more, rather they have to say "Felicitous Generic Celebration" instead... I dare ya!)
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iwanttocrashmybike 6 months ago
I do hate it when arrogant blowhards make me say 'Merry Christmas!'
hamzah938 6 months ago
I'd like to tell people who get all bent out of shape when someone tells them, "Merry Christmas" to chill out; it's not like s/he's telling them, "Accept Jesus Christ as Savior, or you'll spend your afterlife in H:ll." Similarly, I'd like to tell people who get all bent out of shape when someone tells them, "Happy Holidays" to chill out; it's not like s/he's telling them, "You're a fool to believe in divinity."
shackupyourstruly 6 months ago
Until maybe 2006/2007 It seemed like making a Christmas card in School was okay, then suddenly it became "non pc" and you had to then write Happy Holidays instead. I am not Christian, but I adore Christmas and Easter, as much as I enjoy Haloween (which I still dress up for).
ange76prkr 6 months ago
why do u sound like a robot?
allybeiber11 7 months ago
I haven't been a big fan of any holidays for years. Tradition for the sake of tradition makes about as much sense as the lottery that is the namesake of Shirley Jackson's short story (which of course was the point of the satire within). So, while it slightly bugs me that everyone goes completely crazy at certain times of year, it would be completely irrational to take offence to what is supposed to be a pleasant greeting. Damn, Christians. Get over it. No one's trying to kill your holiday.
TheCeejReturns 9 months ago 5
I LOVE UR HAIR IN THIS VID! its so fluffy and its really cute :)
SOULpancakeRAWR 9 months ago 7
@SOULpancakeRAWR he just looks less like a female
rydhwan 1 week ago in playlist Religion
I find Zinnia to be completely critical of implicity within religion, and while I myself am agnostic I get the feeling ZJ is far too jaded sometimes... As to whether or not being jaded equates to a good or bad thing, is still open to question...
GodlessMartyr666 9 months ago
Personally I say "Happy Holidays" with a sincere heart. I like to celebrate period, I'm not offended by any celebration of goodness. When people start bringing argument, judgement &hate into it, they are only displeasing their own god, unless they worship evil. With Happy Holidays, I'm not trying to be PC, but I truely wish to say "Cheers" to everyone, during a time for cheers and warm wishes. Please understand, there are other belief systems beside Chrisitanity & Atheisim.
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CombatArmsKiid 10 months ago
I honestly think the Christian right just NEEDS SOMETHING to bitch about.
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Vrijheidx 1 year ago
Stores began saying Happy Holidays when they received enought hate mail to change their minds. You now see some switching back to Merry Chrismas due to public opinion. What other Religion has this problem with their holiday greeting? Its targed to Xmas just as public display of associated symbols. No matter what happens Someone is offended by it. You cant please everyone. Merry Christmas
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SuperElMojado 1 year ago
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CriminalMinds89 11 months ago
I'm the opposite, I'm offended by the "merry christmas" people. Not my religion, don't want to hear about it, and especially counter-pissed at the "war on christmas" crowd that insists that people can't be polite by saying "happy holidays" instead.
RDeathbringer 1 year ago 3
get off youtube and shut the fuk up fagggot
TheSituationBaby 1 year ago
@TheSituationBaby At least he provides Youtube with educational, logical, and rational videos. What have you done?
espanolmuchacho 1 year ago
@TheSituationBaby Improve your grammar and learn to spell then come back and take out your anger on a fabulous person. By the time you do that we'll all be dead so no one will be bothered.
CriminalMinds89 11 months ago
ya that's stupid.
GalinorGustave 1 year ago
I don't know where I heard this, but I heard someone say, "I don't if they wish me 'Merry Christmas' or "Happy Holidays" as long as they dont say 'Get your crap and get out of here, Bitch!' "
txvoltaire 1 year ago
I will say either or both. I hate when people turn people saying a well intended thing, like "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" into a big political storm of bullshit. As long as your heart's in the right place, why does it matter? My gosh, people get so offended by tolerance, it's disgusting really.
ItsSpikeHere 1 year ago
@ItsSpikeHere Hey man you got your heart broken over the internet haahahahahha fuckin' poser you fall in love in 1 month over the internet do you realize how pathetic you are lmfao
sinz187 9 months ago
I need to start telling people "happy holidays"--I want to see how it will go down with most people. A little social tension goes a long way. Whenever I wear make-up people treat me differently....
krstcmjns 1 year ago
Why do the winter solstice and spring equinox get celebrated so much while the summer solstice and autumn equinox can't even get a good holiday in the same month? (Sept and June) Thanksgiving and Independence day are a month away from the summer solstice and autumn equinox..
JesterAzazel 1 year ago
I don't believe shit to what this person/thing has to say, but I watch this person's/thing's videos anyways.
JoDaddyy 1 year ago
@JoDaddyy
The fact that you don't know which nouns and pronouns to use to refer to ZJ, doesn't make it okay to refer to her as a 'thing'. That's just low. You were right the first time around - she is a person, and a brilliant one at that.
colourfulwithaU 1 year ago
"Happy holydays or whatever, and if you cant accept that then happy shut the fuck up!" that is what i say to everyone instead of happy holydays, well that or "Happy [Insert holyday name here]"
extrudatinoal 1 year ago
Where did you get that hairdo? At a Christmas sale? Is that the real reason you are mad? lol Just kidding. Merry Christmas to you, ZinniaJones, and Merry Christmas to all people of good will (you know who you are). And Merry Christmas even to you atheist, may you one day experience happiness at Christmas.
mtx2200 1 year ago
I think we should say Christmas and not winter holidays or anything like that, and I'm not a Christian. Why? It is an important part of our cultural heritage, most of us celebrate it whether we believe in the Christian God or not. Yes, Christmas should take precedence over others. The principles of Christmas are good; the birth of a man who preached love thy neighbour as thyself and peace on earth. I'll endorse that even if I'm not religious.
johnbr59 1 year ago
Didn't anybody tell you not to stick your little dick into an electric socket? Look at the mess it made of your hair.
TheSwagzter 1 year ago
And some bigoted she its can't see a lot of things, groups have admited to warring against Christianity, but that doesn't fit into she its fantasy so she it can't see it. Isn't that bigoted by she its definition.
daddyg321 1 year ago
@daddyg321 It is not 'warring against Christianity'.
The internet penetrated the BS some cults depended on for decades. People are becoming wise to the fact that their pastor/priest, is often an abuser, many even come from sales backgrounds, People's 'charity' collections have gone to hunt children as witches in Africa & hate groups, obscene riches for the church at home, links to the far right & nasty corps. not what people thought their religion was about.
Religion did it all to itself; pride.
marsCubed 1 year ago
@marsCubed Learn to read -A LOT OF GROUPS HAVE ADMITTED-that is warring, or did a bunch of nut job atheists admit to it to get attention. As for the other stuff non-religious group are just as or more guilty, and then how about the geoups that aren't religious and just claim to be to gain trust. Go back to mars we have enough nuts.
daddyg321 1 year ago
Traditions are a trap that enslave you. I realized this the first year I tried to stop the gift exchange in my family. After all, christmas without presents is thanksgiving. But nooooo. I HAD to buy gifts for everyone because "it's a tradition". This isn't related to the vid very well, I just wanted to vent.
luno44 1 year ago
After watching this video, I have to laugh considering where the wise-spread use of "Happy Holidays" came form.
elsquibbs 1 year ago
my first thought was wow.....but you have a point...a long boring point
KartKing4ever 1 year ago
For once someone on youtube who agrees with me! I've seen some of your videos, and I honestly have to give you a DOTD (deconstruction of the delusion) smile for them. ;)
witness124 1 year ago
I've been looking at some of your videos, and it's clear you are balanced and well reasoned in your statement. Can I just ask, are you Atheistic or Agnostic?
witness124 1 year ago
I don't understand why people get so pissed off about it. If someone says Happy Kwanzaa or Hanukkah to me I won't care, Ill just smile and tell them back. Even though I celebrate Christmas I'm not going to get all pissed off because someone wishes me a good holiday I dont celebrate. I know what they mean and to me "Happy Kwanzaa" or "Happy Hanukkah" I treat it just the same as someone telling me "Merry Christmas". There is no point in getting offended over something so stupid.
razor005 1 year ago
People only take offence from "happy holiday" because they are genuine cunts who like using every reason to piss everyone off because they like the reaction of people when they suck up to them. Don't give them that reaction.
MrOpenGamer 1 year ago
The "Merry Christmas" enforcers try to state that they are right since Christmas is in fact a federal holiday. This is only the case because of the secular reasons that you described. But it's wrong to say your holiday is being marginalized while you're pointing out that its been given the special federal status. They try to point out that Christmas' status as a federal holiday is proof of the U.S. being a theist nation, which simply isn't true.
718alterego 1 year ago
@718alterego I wouldn't have a problem with Christmas being a federal holiday, if it weren't that people then try to use the "theist nation" argument as a gateway into more overt religious activities in public institutions; e.g. prayer in school, etc.
They're the closed minded ones. It doesn't occur to them that because of this "war", people might now have a problem with saying "Merry Christmas" because they don't like being told what to say, especially if it has a religious sentiment.
718alterego 1 year ago
happy 9/11
iEpicFailure 1 year ago
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crb2011 1 year ago
I once told an older gentleman "Happy Holidays" and he responded with a growl and a glare, "MERRY CHRISTMAS." Honestly, he sounded like the least merry person I've ever met!:)
authoress1 1 year ago
@authoress1 knowing any day is your day to die will probably do that to someone
lulzlaby 1 year ago
Holidays is a very good way to be all-inclusive. The only time I find it inappropriate is when they market christmas trees as holiday trees. Because as far as I know, there's no other religion that uses decorative trees.
TheOneThatYouLoathe 1 year ago
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pavilionking06 1 year ago
It's true the bible doesn't tell when Jesus was born, BTW you should ware more polo shirts(they look cute on you)
StinaPrep 1 year ago
ever noticed that happy holidays has alliteration? H H? Thats subliminal messaging for Heil Hitler. You heard it here first.
grendelee 1 year ago
"If hearing the term 'happy holidays!' just ruins your day, you are a crazy person."
That cracked me up!
samueltuckercrigler 1 year ago
You should move/look around more in your videos. You stared at the exact same point for over 5 minutes. It's definitely a little unsettling.
kujustin 1 year ago
shut up
Wertislaw 1 year ago
ZJ, it's true that there was a winter season befgore Jesus and all that, but what people mean when they say "Jesus is the reason for the season", is that the Christmas as we (the Western world) currently celebrate it is a celebration of the birth of Jesus, which is all too often forgotten these days (also because of commercialization).
YukiNekoPrincess 1 year ago
Well actually the Pastafarians (who follow the religion of the Flying Spagetti Monster) their holiday is called "Holiday" and it is "around the holiday season" and there are no specific rules that go with holiday. So maybe everyone is a Pastafarian.
sodacan3 1 year ago 3
Tits or gtfo.
ktmquadracer77 1 year ago
change the hairstyle, idiot
thesquare400 1 year ago
Happy Winter Solstace? Paganism win.
cemeteryatmidnight 1 year ago
what's up wit the hair?
KellyD31270 1 year ago
nerd in a coputer look at this dicktionary trool
ilovesarah66 1 year ago
You're right.
PixelSlayer247 1 year ago
Bright kid.
mrrnr1956 1 year ago
@mrrnr1956
hes bright, smart, but gay faggot : lok at other his vidz
oxwithoutoneeye 1 year ago
@oxwithoutoneeye What does that have to do with what he is saying? And why would you care, unless you're interested. Grow up.
mrrnr1956 1 year ago 2
i like your videos, but i dont like when you dress like a woman.. please dont.
mgproductions2007 1 year ago
They say happy holidays because December has more than one like Hanukkah,Kwanzaa,Christmas so Christians just need to shut up.
xXMrGreenEyes24Xx 1 year ago
upset me. Are people afraid to show who they are? I have a Jewish teacher. He;s a nice guy but i little "remarkable" so to speak. He is convinced to have seem angels. I am not saying he hasn't i just don't know, and neither has anyone else. Anyway, I tell him merry Christmas, and he says, happy Chanuka. Because that is who we are and we are not afraid for people to disrespect up for being like that. My teacher is American, but of course, this is the Netherlands and people are fairly tolerant.
52453glr 1 year ago
@52453glr i see what you are saying. but i also see what he is saying. lol i agree with both of you. lol
missyessi 1 year ago
Western culture is a christian one (Alexander the Great made sure of this). I am not christian but i am part of the western culture. Christmas is a composition of several holidays, mostly pagan ones (origin of the Christmas-tree comes from a German holiday of light, now generally forgotten for 1000s of years.) I do not endorse people to say happy holidays because western culture is part of how i identify myself. People cautiously saying "happy holidays" in fear of offending anyone...
52453glr 1 year ago
Then they're crazy. Happy holidays is just two words. I wouldn't get offended.
SilverDec9 1 year ago
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All I gotta say...its a shame thats hardly ppl out there with common sense and deep thought smart. To point, we need more smart people like you lol
Rhyssi 1 year ago
All I gotta say...its a shame thats hardly ppl out there with common sense and deep thought smart. To point, we need more smart people like you lol
Rhyssi 1 year ago
@KaiakuTheCatgirl I visited your channel and saw a lot of zero's.....go figger!
callouschristian 1 year ago
I don't like the term 'happy holidays' as it's just a politically correct term born out of an intense amount of butthurt. I'm not offended by it, but I do believe it's pretty stupid. Everyone tries so fucking hard not to piss other people off. Why bother? If someone saying pleasant statements like Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, or happy holidays pisses you off, what are you going to do when somebody actually TRIES to offend you?
Muffinzeshlongun 1 year ago 18
@Muffinzeshlongun Then their heads will explode!
ZJemptv 1 year ago 22
@Muffinzeshlongun ever consider its just to be polite and continent? im walking down the street i dont know what the fuck you worship it is easier to say have a happy holiday them run down the list of holidays. I could actually care less what you worship have a happy solstice there happy? Its just rude to assume you worship one way or the other happy holidays cover everything so your not getting pissed and i dont have to assume or stereotype
i1234t1234 1 year ago
@Muffinzeshlongun
I guess you have a lot of free time, too much so you are starting to talk something stupid
oxwithoutoneeye 1 year ago
@oxwithoutoneeye
Derp derp derp hurp. You have nothing valid to say so you ramble on, and toss a random insult in your post. Fucking brilliant
Muffinzeshlongun 1 year ago
@Muffinzeshlongun
I guess you are a faggot too,
anyway - sorry
oxwithoutoneeye 1 year ago
@oxwithoutoneeye
Tell me, what's it like being retarded?
Muffinzeshlongun 1 year ago
@Muffinzeshlongun It doesn't really make sense to just use "Merry Christmas" either. It's not "politically correct" it's just "correct", since reality tends to be that way. In reality, not everyone celebrates Christmas. People celebrate different things, so "Happy Holidays" is very appropriate for the situation.
DaFawky 1 year ago
@Muffinzeshlongun
Actually, I generally say happy holidays to make the point that I don't acknowledge nor support their holiday. Not to say I actively try to ruin other people's Christmas, Hanuka, etc. rather I just say it to inform others that I may not necessarily engage in any holiday.
JoesGuy 11 months ago
i swear you got this off an american dad.
FunnyLove3 1 year ago
What get me mad is that those religious freaks are the same fuckers who are trying to distroy Halloween.
AstroMen2911 1 year ago
Yeah my dad gets pissed about that. I don't really care.
However, when christmas trees are called "holiday trees" it bothers me, mostly because they are directly advertised towards christians during christmas.
ImnotBritish12225 1 year ago
I like your haute coutour hairstyle, vary a la mode. You just need to trim off the sides, give it a military crew cut.
crawhip7 1 year ago
this women is actualy an intallectual not exactly "an average plod" i like the way she gives an explanation to a lot of things it really helps me with religious debates
childofreletivity 1 year ago
@childofreletivity its a man
strike147896325 1 year ago
die in a fire please. slowly if possibly
griptick 1 year ago
why are you so gay, atheist, &&mental.
lovenick2 1 year ago
Hes a guy clearly dumbass!
dameutohellnoob 1 year ago
We been calling it Christmas for a longtime so why they change it?
Ow I know why....... cause Santa is FAT and it bothers skinny people.
Poor folks can't buy presents so, it's not fair.
It's an effort to save trees.
Ow I know it's an effort of atheist unlike you or I that want to spit in the face of Christians. Dude I'm an Atheist too but don't you think this political correctness thing has really gone over board?
Doggorunning 1 year ago
The war on xmas is palmface material, but the choice to say Happy holidays is a politcal one, be it right wrong or totally unimportant.
I think in somewhere like New york Happy Holidays makes total sense, other places it just begs why. Im an athiest but I think saying happy holidays is ammunition for the right. Muslims hindus and Jews don't care for the most part, I dont see how it matters considering how divorced xmas is from the bible theese days.
Holiday Egg anyone?
JustB3NJI 1 year ago
hmmm.....random but...u r cute
happylizard08 1 year ago
@happylizard08 if your a girl...sorry hes a faggot:p. and if you are a dude, get it. bahahahah.
lovenick2 1 year ago
@lovenick2 i dont rlly give a crap if he is or not. so screw u u homophobe
happylizard08 1 year ago
I find it interesting that they apparently weren't satisfied that Christmas only had one fictional character involved and decided to bring in another fictional character... Santa Claus.
The delusion goes on forever.
warren52nz 1 year ago
The most eloquent person on the 'net.
Whichever pagan holliday comes next (I've lost my calander), I wish you a very happy one.
Wheather you celebrate it or not. You may as well have a happy time while others do whatever they do on Beltaine!
loquatiousbadger 1 year ago
omg zj the man
inhalefarts 2 years ago 3
I had a Science teacher like this guy or girl or whatever. Couldn't tell if she were a guy or a girl lol
wssher 2 years ago
So... is this a bro or a gal? This is really weird! o.O
xXxDragunov14xXx 2 years ago
Holiday, if I'm not mistaken, is an Old English word for Holy Day. Those who get pissed at this just don't know.
I say Happy Festivus and watch the hiliarity begin!! (^_^)
BlueKyne 2 years ago
Omg! Festivus! Lol.
Nice reference.
VenomProject 2 years ago
@VenomProject Festivus for the rest of us!! (^_^)
BlueKyne 2 years ago
Ok i understand this, but sometimes it is the other way around. People refused to hear "marry christmas." I do not understand when people do not tolerate small things such as this, but they are fine with every other things that are way worse. Jesus was not even born on christmas day. He was born when sheep were out, and it was not snowing. I love christmas too, but the season is a personal holiday, so it is not a sin to say happy holidays especially when you are not christian. "Happy holidays!"
KoiNohappygolucky 2 years ago
Teleprompter? I sound like that when I read off my laptop for a video. Great video though.
hotlavatube 2 years ago
concon9326: More christian ignorance. It is only called 'christmas' by christians! and yet many christians know Dec 25th has nothing to do with Christ. But...nobody ever pointed YOU to the easily found proof of that...so you spill the ingnorance you were blindly taught...hence furthering blindness. BTW the 'easter' bunny has nothing to do with Christ. Pray for your OWN ignorant 'ass' instead of being offended by the truth when you hear it.
YouTees 2 years ago
well put, but i still hate xmas.
wp4866 2 years ago
This video is really good. Great wotk, ZJ.
Does anyone know where I can get the pin he is wearing? (The atheist A)
EmilyLikesCrayons 2 years ago 4
It's from the Richard Dawkins store.
ZJemptv 2 years ago
@ZJemptv
Before I saw Emily's comment I thought to my self "He's wearing a Scarlet Letter pin, must be a classic literature fan" LoL. my wife's a librarian...too many books in my life i guess. = )
Good videos ZJ, thx for the intertainment.
BillRoyMcBill 1 year ago
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bro first of all get a hair cut.
second its merry CHRISTmas. Jesus Christ is our savior and i pray for your athiest ass
concon9326 2 years ago
the only thing that christians should be doing around christmas, is going to church and giving praise for the arival of that wonderous figure whom nobody knows the real name of. everything else is a pagan abomination to god. especialy them trees which the bible directly speaks out against.
QCreyton 2 years ago
I work at Costco and I'm told to say "Happy Holidays" and I can't STAND that hypocrisy.
Since the day after thanksgiving, over the PA system in my store there have ONLY been *Christmas* songs playing. For 8 out of the 8 hours in each of my shifts.
Happy Saturnalia! ^_^
DannyAces 2 years ago
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PedrosProductions 2 years ago
I'm the co-consul of Latin Club and we had a Saturnalia party the other week. Before we started partying I gave a little history of Saturnalia and mentioned that it is the Pagan origins of Christmas, and it's the reason why Christmas is on December 25. They looked horrified, and I think I stole a little bit of their innocence.
FerreThoughts 2 years ago
Most Americans celebrate christmas, including some athiests I know because it's a traditional American holiday. Taking "christmas" away (like FarmVille's "holiday tree") is teaching the majority of Americans to not call their holiday what it is. Telling employees they can't say "merry christmas" is like saying they can't say "happy independence day" on July 4th. They're traditional american holidays. And "happy holidays" offends Jehovah's Witnesses.
luno44 2 years ago
I say; "Happy Winter Solstice" because it IS the Winter Solstice! (smile)
No one ever seems to get upset about it. I live on the West Coast, and people here are pretty friendly with each other.
Heres wishing you all have a Happy Winter Solstice with lots, and lots of snow and good cheer! (smile)
wiskawind 2 years ago 13
@wiskawind
and a happy winter solstice to you too
Chris0wnz 1 year ago
@Chris0wnz Good Morning Chris. (smile) Was so nice to find email with video from you; listening to intelligent people always refreshes my faith in the human species ! LOL
Ah and with the Winter Solstice coming, again, gives me a chance to wish you a big ol' "Happy Winter Solstice" to you and yours. (smile)
wiskawind 1 year ago
@wiskawind i love you for that comment
lulzlaby 1 year ago
I wanna know all your christmas freckles, dude.
Azoicum 2 years ago
Btw, you people crack me up. He is obviously a dude. Anyway I agree 110% Z. Check out what I wrote on everything2: Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays
artman2oo3 2 years ago 3
ay mayn u need sum conditioner
intrnalbleedingizfun 2 years ago
LMAO!!!!!
teapartyne1 2 years ago
maybe for christmas we should buy him a year supply of conditioner because she man over here seems to neglect it. I have no idea why...
intrnalbleedingizfun 2 years ago
stop making cracks on whether ZJ is male or female, its for him to know and you to be a jerk and guess. focus on the importance of his videos
oberg9577 2 years ago 16
@oberg9577
I thought he was androginous you know like PRince, Rick James, etc.. It was and actually still a pretty popular subculture.. but of course he isn't a transexual as he reocognises himself as being apart of the male gender. He is also openly gay, but I don't see how any of these things are an issue.. I think people need to just simply grow the fuck up and learn how to be fucking social and stop being socially divisive all of the time.
lordblazer 1 year ago
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@oberg9577
>stop making cracks on whether ZJ is male or female, its for him to know and you to be a jerk and guess.
>him
Xtortion1337 1 year ago
@oberg9577 You mean address the issues?? Well, I never!!!
Cayvmann 1 year ago
@oberg9577 wtf .... are you serious about that ?
i thought he was a male ..
but now ive read ur comment .. it made me doubt wtf ?
tomisnub 1 year ago
@tomisnub
He is male, however he has stated, that you may refer to him by either gender, he only objects to the word "it".
Even the Guardian (UK news paper) is confused, but he's doing it on purpose (by this point).
17R3W 1 year ago
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Merry Christmas you fag.
ignitionwebs 2 years ago
Happy Yule, you turd---and your little GOD, too!
ChurchOfKali66619 2 years ago
Offended by "happy holidays"?! only a selfish bastard can be offended of people not recognizeing THIER belifs directly.
Yesitis808 2 years ago 4
Is it...male...or female...I've watched 7 of it's videos and I still can't tell...I'm guessing male...
Apoc897 2 years ago
Happy secular Holidays Christians!
jjason55740 2 years ago
Want to know something funny?
Here where im from we call christmas: Jul
almost the same as the germanic Pagan celebration before Christianity. (Yhul)
So we basically just changed the story to celebrating jesus, but didnt even bother to change the names, lol.
Dunno why, always found that funny.
panadesu 2 years ago
ok here you go... america was founded as a christian nation and it is still claimed by many congressman and possibly the majority of the nation and president. almost everything youve ever experienced after thanksgiviing and before new years is all because of these christian/basis of america.
TheDeathofGrace 2 years ago
If America government is based on Christian bible and not humanistic values the tell me
where in then bible is the following is located?
Slavery abolishment,womens suffrage, racial equity, rule of law.constitutional law, right to taxation with representation, democracy , and inalienable civil rights. If america was founded on Islam that doesn't mean Islam is right .
jjason55740 2 years ago 2
You look cute and nerdie in this video. Love it. :P
deusAtheismus 2 years ago
IT IS
"holidays" is a generic smattering to take any meaning away from once religious celibrations
and it arises from COMMERCIALIZATION
not for the sake of "inclusion"
monotone
monotone
monotone
dafunker00 2 years ago
well if you dont believe in Jesus Happy holidays isn't so bad. But if you celibate Hanukkah then happy holidays is just a term used to extend out to other people of different beliefs who celebrate there holidays the same time you celebrate yours.
I'm sure the native Americans don't appreciate thanksgiving giving maybe we should force them to say "happy thanksgiving" lol since they live in a "christian nation that loved them enough to give them a few reservation lmao
jjason55740 2 years ago
Uh yeah but what about the church of satan?
dont you realize how HURT theyre going to be when they hear you say Happy Holidays
whats with all the faggots on this page
dafunker00 2 years ago
I hardly consider someone who associates satanism with Judaism and who uses the term fagots so indiscriminately could be sophisticated or intellectual enough to be concerned about the term "happy holidays"vs Christmas much less even be capable of higher level thinking or even have a meaningful purpose of commenting on this video
Why are you here? They have video's on youtube that tell you how to get a ged you know?Thats where you should be
jjason55740 2 years ago 3
first of all that was a joke moron.
and just because i dont spend the time to refute your stupidity doesnt mean i cant.
WOW so you must be proud that you finally have you ged and want to rub it in someone else's face. sorry faggot
i went to a top 100 in the nation college prep highschool
dafunker00 2 years ago
You can't refute it because america wasn't founded on Christianity and if you try to pull those bullshit quotes from john Adams and Thomas Jefferson it's futile because they weren't Christians they were deist in that they believed in God but didn't think the bible was worth the paper it was printed on American law is secular by nature and you should be glad it is.If your educated then you would of known about separation of fantasy(church) and state.
jjason55740 2 years ago
Oooh right you are, spiritualism and intellectualism are so very fantasy-like
yet another moron with the "separation of church and state" argument. do you realize the church has ZERO power in american legislature? do you realize that the church used to a power in its own right? no, your just another half-wit dumbass that follows the athiest crowd
dafunker00 2 years ago
my point being that you dont even know what the separation of church and state means.
dafunker00 2 years ago
Thank you for saying these things. I love it when people with "Knowledge" completely shut down any counter argument anyone can make.
We need more of you in this world....
Thank you again, and have a nice day,
greekcabanaboy 2 years ago
Happy Halloween ;)
akariNoRyu 2 years ago
ummm i see there is 2 of you
Xendmust 2 years ago
Christmas is pagan anyway.
exacerbatedtaboo 2 years ago
really, please elaborate
magnumonline 2 years ago
Google it jackass.
exacerbatedtaboo 2 years ago
amen
blackreazor 2 years ago
No, it really isn't. There were a couple of pagan celebrations in December. The fact of the matter is that Christmas isn't those holidays.
akariNoRyu 2 years ago
Yes it really is. I sent a link to you on your channel to take a look at. The tree, the lights, the yule, the garland, the presents, the date it takes place on, the singing that is all pagan.
exacerbatedtaboo 2 years ago 2
Those are folk traditions, removed from any original pagan meaning.
They are things the people, regardless of their religion, did because of cultural tradition.
When a people move from one religion to another, they take their festivals with them.
Christianity was just accomodating of this, see their moving of All Hallows Eve from May to November for exmaple.
akariNoRyu 2 years ago 2
I find this whole thing quite amusing since even more conservative puritans from just 200 years ago completely disaproved of celebrating Christmas in the first place. In fact it was illegal to do so as a punishable offence. Keep in mind, the people you are talking about are the same people who are absolutely convinced that America has always been a strictly all Christian nation. They simply do not accept any non Christian existence in America at all.
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sebast0807 2 years ago