"Happy E-I-D, what ever that stands for. I don't know what that stands for," said Loleta Nowlin.
She and other shoppers outside the Best Buy in Southwest Houston were confused as to the meaning of Eid al-Adha.
"Is that 'Merry Christmas' in a different language?" asked Chris Johnson.
Eid al-Adha is the Muslim Festival of Sacrifice, and this year it falls during Thanksgiving weekend.
"Eid is the festival of Muslims. Everybody gathers and celebrates and they do fasting it's their Christmas," said Rishi Malkani.
Best Buy is taking some heat for giving the holiday recognition. Three years ago the retailer did away with "Merry Christmas" in its ad campaigns opting instead for a more politically correct "Happy Holidays."
"I'm not knocking their religion, but I mean, you know, it's all about Christmas; make it Merry. I don't understand why they would want to take it out," said Nowlin.
But some retailers are actually bringing Christmas back; the Gap, Sears, and Wal-Mart all use the word Christmas in some of their ads this season.
"I think that is exactly what needs to happen. People have forgotten this is actually the Christmas season, and I think it's wonderful that they are bringing it back," said Alicia Rodriguez.
There is even a website, www.standforchristmas.com that lets shoppers rate popular retailers based how Christmas friendly they are.
"I love 'Merry Christmas.' Its one of the most joyful holidays that you could have and I love what it stands for," said Nowlin.
Still, "Happy Holidays" is a greeting that is more comfortable in every situations, and why many retailers are sticking to it.
"I like 'Happy Holidays' better. It's more inclusive," said Damla Dryden.
Best Buy on the other hand is down playing the controversy over its "Happy Eid al-Adha" greeting. The retailer saying it will include Christmas and other holidays in its ad campaigns this year.
She and other shoppers outside the Best Buy in Southwest Houston were confused as to the meaning of Eid al-Adha.
"Is that 'Merry Christmas' in a different language?" asked Chris Johnson.
Eid al-Adha is the Muslim Festival of Sacrifice, and this year it falls during Thanksgiving weekend.
"Eid is the festival of Muslims. Everybody gathers and celebrates and they do fasting it's their Christmas," said Rishi Malkani.
Best Buy is taking some heat for giving the holiday recognition. Three years ago the retailer did away with "Merry Christmas" in its ad campaigns opting instead for a more politically correct "Happy Holidays."
"I'm not knocking their religion, but I mean, you know, it's all about Christmas; make it Merry. I don't understand why they would want to take it out," said Nowlin.
But some retailers are actually bringing Christmas back; the Gap, Sears, and Wal-Mart all use the word Christmas in some of their ads this season.
"I think that is exactly what needs to happen. People have forgotten this is actually the Christmas season, and I think it's wonderful that they are bringing it back," said Alicia Rodriguez.
There is even a website, www.standforchristmas.com that lets shoppers rate popular retailers based how Christmas friendly they are.
"I love 'Merry Christmas.' Its one of the most joyful holidays that you could have and I love what it stands for," said Nowlin.
Still, "Happy Holidays" is a greeting that is more comfortable in every situations, and why many retailers are sticking to it.
"I like 'Happy Holidays' better. It's more inclusive," said Damla Dryden.
Best Buy on the other hand is down playing the controversy over its "Happy Eid al-Adha" greeting. The retailer saying it will include Christmas and other holidays in its ad campaigns this year.
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