In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it ''''Christmas'''' and went to church; the Jews called it ''''Hanukkah'''' and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say ''''Merry Christmas!'''' or ''''Happy Hanukkah!'''' or (to the atheists) ''''Look out for the wall!''''