Why is it that governments (mostly local, both here and in the US) seem to want to ban using the word Christmas? They keep dragging out the old excuse "as to not offend non-Christians".

Hello? I'm not a Christian, and I'm not offended by the word Christmas. In fact I'm offended by people interfering with it.

I'm sure all the other religions are actually offended by others trying to think they know best. Are Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus really that upset by Christmas cards, Christmas decorations, Christmas lights? Somehow I doubt it... how about you ask them first, before deciding to ban the word and replace it with stupid things like holiday trees or winter lights.