<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
today is christmas; happy holidays to all.  i don't like what happened to the celebration of this holiday.  at sixty five years old i've seen it with my own eyes.  we have to be so careful.  we are told that we should say "happy holiday" and not merry christmas. i remember going to a school concert and no christmas trees were allowed because they somehow made some people uncomfortable.
<|assistant|>
It is unfortunate that Christmas has become so politicized. Perhaps it is possible to find a balance between respecting everyone's beliefs and traditions and celebrating Christmas as it was intended. Perhaps the key is open and honest dialogue. I don't think we should have to sacrifice any of our traditions to be sensitive to the needs of others. I agree that schools should provide space for everyone to celebrate in their own way.