As if the whole fracas about the “War on Christmas” wasn’t disgusting enough, the LA Times is reporting that there are groups making money off it.

Hey, people of America: there is no war on Christmas. This is something completly made up by someone with entirely too much time on their hands. Sure, there are people who, because of their faith (or lack of, like myself) are sick of hearing the cliched “Merry Christmas” (I mean honestly, do you use the word “merry” any time but Christmas time?)- but it’s not a war and it’s not an attack on Christianity.

Tell you what: I’ll stop being annoyed when you tell me “Merry Christmas” if you’ll stop being offended by me saying “happy holidays”. If you’re in the company of friends and family who you know are Christian and just love to hear “Merry Christmas”, well then by all means, tell them. But in the company of complete strangers, who’s background you know nothing of, err on the tactful side and wish them a happy holiday, whatever they celebrate.