Politically correct version: HAPPY HOLIDAYS

**Disclaimer: This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal.

It implies no promises by the wishers to actually implement any of the wishes for themselves or others, is void where prohibited by law and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher. This wish expires within one year or until the issuance of a subsequent greeting, whichever comes first.

Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit,our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice (with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all).

Furthermore, we offer our (non-binding) best wishes for the onset of the generally accepted calendar year of 2006 but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions have helped make America great. (Which is not to imply that America is any greater than any other country or is the only "America" in the western hemisphere). These wishes are offered without regard to race, creed, color, age, physical ability, choice of computerplatform or sexual preference of the wishee.

Happy (if happiness is within your belief systems) Holidays (if you recognize them)