The Obama administration has directed the military to not allow personnel to say “Christmas”, in spite of the holiday’s status as a federally-recognized holiday.
The reason given by armed forces officials is that not everyone celebrates Christmas and that out of respect for them, military members should refer to Christmas celebrations simply as “holiday”-themed festivities.
This prohibition comes in the context of a wider push for political correctness in society in general and the military in particular, as evidenced by the recent reprimanding of Navy Chaplain Wes Modder for simply discussing religion, as chaplains are wont to do, with military personnel.
See how servicemen have reacted to not being allowed to say Christmas at the link below:

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Worst President in history if this is true.
And we will know them by their fruits…
He can’t KEEP OUR MOUTHS SHUT. We cAn say whatever we want. That is our right . He has no control of our speech even though he thinks he does. Say Merry Christmas and God Bless America anytime you want.
Sooo ready for a true man!!!!
He is so evil!!
Please! I agree whole heartedly!
TSgt Dunn says Merry Christmas
But it makes saying, “Praise Allah”, ok? Straight BS!
Hey OBARRY……….MERRY CHRISTMAS……. MERRY CHRISTMAS…… MERRY CHRISTMAS and I can not wait for the NEW YEAR that you are GONE. MERRY CHRISTMAS