Every December, "Happy Holidays" floods conversations and advertisements. It aims to be a neutral, inclusive greeting, but instead it dilutes cultural identity, erases meaningful distinctions and ...

If you’ve ever wondered why the only holiday for which the typical American greeting doesn’t use the word “happy,” you’re not alone. Adding to the oddity of “Merry Christmas” as the American norm is ...

I really mean that, for everyone reading this. My season’s greeting isn’t a political statement, nor — in keeping with the spirit of the season — should it be. And yet … too many folks from the ...

Every year at this time, many conservatives here in the United States declare that there is a "war on Christmas" if people greet others with any phrase other than "Merry Christmas." Besides the ...

Dear Readers: I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Christmas is a very busy time of year filled with strong emotions both happy and sad. The joy and the arguments can ...

Well, it’s nearly Christmas and very nearly the end of 2025. It’s been quite a year in military news, and while we’re grateful you’ve been with us through it all, we (like you) are ready for a break.