I still say "Merry Christmas" because the tradition is to celebrate the birthday of the Lord Jesus Christ.  While there are so many other traditions mingled in with it now, things that are far removed from that little stable where Mary gave birth to the greatest gift ever given to mankind, it is still the one time of the year that Christmas carols are heard over the air waves. Many of these old songs have that wonderful message of our Savior and the salvation He offers.  And so, I hope we continue to say, "Merry Christmas."