Conservacrits are all a-twitter this year over merchants saying “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.” (Because, you know, Christmas is the only holiday that occurs this time of year.) They think it means people want to kill Christmas. (Because Christianity is “under attack” here in the nation they say is a Christian nation with a Christian majority that was founded on Christianity. But it’s in jeopardy! It’s under attack! It’s fun to play the victim, innit?)

So for these concerned souls on Christmas Eve I offer a holiday greeting containing two of their favorite words. It’s a Christmas song immortalized by Bing Crosby, among others. I’m sure they’ll appreciate it.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
From now on,
our troubles will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on,
our troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.

Through the years
We all will be together,
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself A merry little Christmas now.