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St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Don’t forget the true reason for the season

To the editor:

I think the American people have forgotten the true reason for the season.

The reason I say this is because while shopping at several stores, no store personnel wished me a “Merry Christmas” or a “Happy New Year.” Although I had made a large purchase, they only wished me a “Happy Holiday,” and tried to sell me a holiday tree that was on sale.

When I told them it was not a holiday tree but a Christmas tree, they became angry with me. So I went to the manager and let him know how I felt. He told me his policy was not to offend any one, so he told his personnel to say “Happy Holi-days.”

I told him that he had offended me and many other Americans like myself. In parting, I told him I wouldn’t be shopping there any more. In fact, I’m going to get my money back and go to another store that will wish me a “Merry Christmas.”

Then I remembered the reason for the season. It’s about a time for peace and happiness and to give gifts to each other and forgive one another.

So needless to say, I did not get a refund for my purchase, but in a loud voice I wished everyone a “Merry Christmas.” As I was returning to my car, I wished everyone I met a “Merry Christmas,” and to my surprise they also wished me one.

I feel like I came out the biggest winner of all. For as I was driving home I realized that I also had forgotten the reason for the season. So in closing, I must say be careful while shopping and wading through large crowds that you don’t lose the reason for the season. “Merry Christmas” and a “Happy New Year” to all.

David Scoby

Imperial

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