I usually try to be reciprocal about holiday greetings. If someone wishes me a Merry Christmas, I usually respond by wishing them either Happy Holidays or a Happy Solstice/Yule. I am certainly not offended at all when someone greets me with symbolism or names particular to their religion, as I just try to take it in the spirit that it’s intended.
I ended up skipping doing holiday cards this year, as money is tight and I was rather busy. I have gotten a few cards, and one of them was from a very nice atheist/Freethinker/Bright (who is also hot to death!), who wished me a Happy Solstice.
So, what does one say to be reciprocal? The next time I see him, I guess that I should just say thanks and hope that he had a nice holiday season.
However, I did get notice from another friend that there was a local group forming for Freethinkers/non-believers, so I forwarded it to Mr. Solstice Card to let him know and be supportive. The group is having a Human Light celebration.
I am quite comfortable as a Pagan, but it is very important to me to try and respect the religious orientation of people that I know and care about.
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