Is this really a thing? I've been saying Merry Christmas since Ike was president, and I've never had a person be offended. I've greeted people with Happy Haunaka, Joyous Kwanza, and even Have a Blessed Ramadan. Oh, and happy holidays. Even Samhain is included in my greetings. I have never had anyone be offended.
I even get a smile when I say bah, humbug.
Maybe it's the way you day it.