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:

Screw obummer, did he ever hear of Free Speech
Doesn’t surprise me
CLAIM: President Obama has issued an order banning U.S. military personnel from using the word “Christmas.”
THIS IS FALSE GO TO CLAIM: President Obama has issued an order banning U.S. military personnel from using the word “Christmas.”
AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES, STOP POSTING THIS SORT OF THING WITHOUT CHECKING FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How stupid is this! Telling our men and women who protect A Christian Nation they can’t say Christmas. What a terrible unchristian people Obama is!
You wanna bet????
He’s not a king, screw him.
Hey, since when did the color of his skin turn green?
You’re a mean one Mr. Grinch!
I hope the military stands up to him. We do have freedom of speech
Disgusting
FK that nigar. Merry Christmas