no more "happy holidays" or x-mas...MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I get what y'all are saying and with people I know it's Merry Christmas. At my job I deal with the public and I say happy holidays to be polite and respectful of beliefs which may be different than mine. I can't tell by looking at a stranger what holiday they celebrate. Many times I get an indignant 'IT'S MERRY CHRISTMAS! in response, which is unnecessary. Just say thank you when someone offers you a kind wish. The 'holidays' can be intended to include new years day which is also a paid national holiday.