Georgia introduces 'Merry Christmas' law

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Lawmakers file bills to keep holiday merry

By SONJI JACOBS
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 12/09/05
Long after the festive wreaths and poinsettias are removed from the state Capitol, the debate over whether government employees should say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" will continue.

Two Georgia lawmakers filed bills Wednesday that would expressly prohibit government agencies, including school systems, from barring their employees and students from saying "Merry Christmas," "Happy Hanukkah," or any other expression relating to the celebration of a holiday. The bills probably will be debated in the 2006 legislative session.

The debate over whether government employees should say "Merry Christmas" or the more generic "Happy Holidays" recently has become a hot topic on national political talk shows. Some Christian groups have complained about government agencies and major retailers taking the words "Merry Christmas" out of seasonal marketing and advertising.
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