[Sissy]

Oh, I celebrate. I just don't celebrate CHRIST-MASS.

All the family tries to get together while they are off for the holidays.
We bake a bunch of gingerbread cookies so we can bite thier heads off! LOL!
We make egg-nog and sometimes have a bottle of wine. Play games and watch movies, etc. after we have said blessing over a nice meal.
We even dress up the house with scented candles and flowers (poinsettas).
And we don't do the exchanging of gifts thing. We do buy a gift or two for the small children so they will have something to keep them occupied while us adults play dominoes or watch a movie!!!
So, we have a jolly good time!!! And we're not broke afterwards!!!

I just don't claim that the reason for our party is the birth of Christ.
It has been a very freeing experience to let go of the lies.

As far as the store clerk, my response would have problably been "God bless you". That one kinda fits at any time of the year.

BC, you can say Merry Christmas to me anytime. I know you mean well by it.