TALLAHASSEE --A Florida lawmaker doesn't want to hear "Season's Greetings" or "Happy Holidays" on Dec. 25 -- just "Merry Christmas."
State Sen. Gary Siplin has filed a resolution that would recognize "Merry Christmas" as the state of Florida's official greeting for Dec. 25.
In the resolution, the Orlando Democrat writes that Christmas is a holiday of "great significance to most Americans," and that "many Christians and non-Christians" recognize the holiday as a time "to cherish and serve others."
It's not likely that a state employee would be punished for giving an alternate greeting. A resolution is often ceremonial, and does not have the effect of law.
The full text of Senate Resolution 320 follows:
A resolution recognizing “Merry Christmas” as the State of Florida’s official greeting for December 25.
WHEREAS, Christmas, a holiday of great significance to most Americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United States and the world, and
WHEREAS, on December 25 of each calendar year, American Christians observe Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, and
WHEREAS, popular modern customs of the holiday include gift-giving, music, the exchange of greeting cards, a special meal, church celebrations, and the display of Christmas trees, lights, and nativity scenes, and
WHEREAS, many Christians and non-Christians throughout the United States and the rest of the world celebrate Christmas as a time to cherish and serve others, NOW, THEREFORE,
Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida: That “Merry Christmas” is recognized as the State of Florida’s official greeting for December 25.
I think this is a great idea! Thanks Senator Gary Siplin. May you have a "Merry Christmas"!!!
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