"Isn’t it interesting how the simple spelling change from Happy Holidays to Happy Holy Days seems to shift something? It lands a little differently, doesn’t it? In addition to the slight word and intonation change, we also actually have to slow down just a tiny bit when we say it. This may seem like a small thing and an irrelevant observation, but I think it can be a powerful one—an invitation to slowness and connectedness. Instead of rushing around this time of year, how can you slow down more? In what ways can you do the opposite of frantically shopping?" Olivia Pool addresses our societal need to slow down during the holiday season.
https://topanganewtimes.com/2023/12/01/happy-holy-days/