Thanks for saying Merry Christmas

Over the past weeks I've been to a few stores, some restaurants, gas stations, etc. I would say about half a dozen or so people that have either waited on me or rung up my purchases have said "..and have a Merry Christmas". Me being the situationally aware person that I think I am immediately said , and Merry Christmas to you as well. However I didn't really stop there. I followed that up by saying, thank you for saying Merry Christmas to me I really do appreciate it.

Although I'm not suppose to admit it, (society) I do celebrate Christmas and I do say Merry Christmas. Heck I've even said happy Festivus to a few people just for fun. I really just want to publicly thank all those people who have said and do say Merry Christmas.

So instead of me infringing on your rights by me saying Merry Christmas how about society stop infringing on my rights by not allowing me to say Merry Christmas?

Merry Christmas all!