I try not to be overly political on these pages, but I cannot help myself on this absurd turn of events. At any rate, I will keep it short.

The issue: Should you boycott shops that wish you ‘Happy Holidays’ instead of ‘Merry Christmas’.

This has consumed a number of hours of national television news outlets time and column inches in almost every major daily. The only though I have on this is – ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

Please everyone, take a moment to size up the underlining motivations here:

1 – Shop owners want everyone, and I mean everyone to spend their money so they play the averages – everyone has a ‘Holiday’ of some sort at some time.

2 – Talk show hosts – on any point in the ideological spectrum – need to fill airtime.

So, is this really an issue? I suggest that everyone stop a minute, remember what is important this holiday season, and focus.

I for one look forward to spending as much time with the ones I love this holiday season not talking about these petty divisive issues.

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and/or Happy Holidays!!