The holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year. For some reason, everyone is bent out of shape about whether people wish them "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas". Why does it matter?

First of all, I will never understand why people are frustrated by being wished happy holidays instead of a Merry Christmas. Some Christians have a really hard time accepting the fact that other religions and holidays exist, and that the person who was doing the wishing was only covering all the bases. Basically, "Happy Holidays" is politically correct; therefore, there is nothing wrong with the term.

There is also nothing wrong with wishing being wished "Merry Christmas". Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the wisher is only hoping you have a happy December 25. This year it is especially acceptable to say "Merry Christmas" because Hanukkah has been over since December 5.

Let's not forget about Kwanzaa. It's taught in grade schools, but how many people do you actually know celebrate the holiday? Probably close to none. Only 1.25 percent of America's African-American population celebrates Kwanzaa. Is it worth wishing someone "Happy Holidays" after Hanukkah just because Kwanzaa still hasn't begun? Nope.

In conclusion, either phrase is alright to use, and neither should be considered offensive. Most of the time, people just need something to complain about.