I'm sorry if you interpreted it that way. It just means that religion promotes strong family values and Christmas is a religious holiday.
It's just nice to see at least one corporation remembering what Christmas is actually celebrating and celebrating it.
Don't you find it strange when you see commercials for "Holiday" shopping with a background of decorations traditionally used for Christmas? Or a commerical advertising a "Holiday Tree"? Everyone knows what "Holiday" the tree is for, why don't they just say it?
What is "sad" is some people go crazy shopping for Christmas gifts and they don't even know why they are doing it. What are they celebrating? Do they know why we give gifts at Christmas? Do they know what the word "Christmas" means?
I think that there are a lot of different views and mixed opinions on this. Personally, December 25th to me is a day of tradition and family. And while the 25th to most is the celebration of Jesus' birthday, it's actually unknown if that was actually his date of birth. The date was chosen because it coincides with the winter solstice, which was celebrated by the Romans on that day. Personally, I celebrate it as a secular, cultural event.
I'm not judging or trying to be harsh, I'm just one of those people who does prefer to be PC, because I don't think anyone should be left out. December is a lot of different things to many different people: Christmas, Winter Solstice, Chanukah, Eid-ul-Fitr, Bodhi Day, St. Lucia Day, Maunajiyaras, Shamanism, and Kwanzaa. There are so many different celebrations that don't get the attention that Chrsitmas gets. But still they are there, you know?
Of course, here in the US, 96% of the population are Christians, so the smart and safe bet is to say "Merry Christmas" because more than 9 times out of 10, you'll be using the term with the right person. But, I'd prefer not to take that chance, and that's why I use an open phrase such as "Happy Holidays" so I never feel selective or non-inclusive.
Isn't that what America is about, though? Freedom of speech AND freedom to chose your religious preference?
I hope you don't take any of this negatively, because it's certainly not my intent! I would never criticise or judge someone because of what they believe, just like I would hope that I wouldn't have to endure that in return.
I hope you have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year