Why do stores feel the need to say Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. The only holiday that has been around longer is Hanakah and almost everyone celebrates Christmas. Those that don't shouldnt be offended by someone saying it.My Jewish friends tell me to have a happy Hanakah all the time and it doesnt offend me in the least. So to all my Fubar Friends I say Merry Christmas, and for those that wish.. Happy Hanakah, Or Happy Quanza. For those that Celebrate all three.... Happy Merry Christmaquanzakah.