Interesting thread....
Ya, for myself, its just laziness....guess thats a bad habit I picked up a long time ago....I too, come from a VERY RELIGIOUS mother. Although I dont actively go to church, have not been in years, I believe in God, and the reason for the Season.
Another reason I have done it for years is a problem that ya'll prolly dont have......I always write 'Merry Christine'....then I have to go back and correct it!!!
Thats even a worse habit!
(really)
It was never meant as a disrespect, although I can see how it can be taken as one...Good points brought up here, and intersting too....
Have a GREAT WEEKEND!
TNT