re: Is it patronizing to say "Merry Christmas" if you don't believe in God/Jesus?

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And yes. I do believe that there was a dude named "Jesus" who walked the earth, but do I think he turned water into wine? ...I wish.

I don't feel like I'm being a hypocrite by saying it to my mother who still practices Catholicism... (But maybe I am?)

Can anyone give me a reason as to *why* I do this?

I'm just not that big enough of an a-hole to cause drama over something as trivial (in my mind) as saying "Merry Christmas"...

Please advise.

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