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Christmas cards in the workplace
By: silversurfer Date: November 22, 2020, 7:20 pm
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Hi everyone,
I have a question which is not a huge issue, but gave me pause
for thought.
I always give my co-workers Christmas cards, pretty simple, not
usually a religious motif or message (and no winter scenes - as
an Australian they always make me giggle).
So here is the question. One of the people who has supported me
a lot over the year and who I would love to give a card to is a
Muslim man. Do I give him a Christmas card? or a different card?
or leave him out?
Given Covid we are not all in the workplace on the same days, so
i'll probably be leaving cards on desks.
Thoughts? I'm leaning on just giving him a card that says Merry
Christmas on the front and thanking him for his support and
writing something like ' I hope you have a lovely summer with
your family'.
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
By: STiG Date: November 22, 2020, 8:40 pm
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For my non-Christmas celebrating friends, I sent them a card
that says something like, 'Wishing you peace at this time of
year.'
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
By: Rho Date: November 22, 2020, 9:15 pm
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"For my non-Christmas celebrating friends, I sent them a card
that says something like, 'Wishing you peace at this time of
year.'"
A New Years Card would be thoughtful.
There are no Islamic Holidays in December or January so you are
off the hooks for making a card.
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
By: STiG Date: November 23, 2020, 6:13 am
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I used to live in a basement apartment. My landlords were
Muslims. I agonized about giving them a plate of my Christmas
cookies and a card but decided that I would, since that's what
Christmas was about - giving.
Not only did I get a gift and a card back but the card said
'Merry Christmas' on it.
At that time, Ramadan was still near Christmas so I also got to
try all sorts of baked treats that were traditional for them.
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
By: BeagleMommy Date: November 23, 2020, 7:42 am
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What about a generic card that says something like "warm
wishes"?
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
By: Rose Red Date: November 23, 2020, 8:01 am
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I wouldn't leave him out but can you find cards that say
"holidays" or "season's greetings" instead of "Christmas?"
Personalize it with a New Year's message.
He may not be the only person who don't celebrate Christmas.
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
By: Hmmm Date: November 23, 2020, 8:14 am
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I've switched to Season's greetings and Happy New Year for all
cards for people I don't know well.
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
By: Lilipons Date: November 23, 2020, 8:43 am
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Blank cards with winter scenes (We’re in NYC) and a written
message such as, ‘Best wishes for a healthy, happy and
prosperous 2021.’ Would work well for people of any faith.
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
By: gramma dishes Date: November 23, 2020, 9:33 am
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[quote author=STiG link=topic=1928.msg60616#msg60616
date=1606133608]
I used to live in a basement apartment. My landlords were
Muslims. I agonized about giving them a plate of my Christmas
cookies and a card but decided that I would, since that's what
Christmas was about - giving.
Not only did I get a gift and a card back but the card said
'Merry Christmas' on it.
At that time, Ramadan was still near Christmas so I also got to
try all sorts of baked treats that were traditional for them.
[/quote]
Love this story!
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Re: Christmas cards in the workplace
By: DaDancingPsych Date: November 23, 2020, 1:55 pm
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Maybe I'm wrong, but I think that the number of people who would
be upset to receive a Christmas card when they don't celebrate
Christmas is minimal. I think most people read the underlying
sentiment; "Wishing of good times". Either way, it's work, so I
would use one of the non-holiday greetings. If this person makes
a fuss, then I would apologize and leave them off my list next
year.
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