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:

No comment at this time !!!
Absolutely f**e, it’s freedom of speech and military people are still allowed say Christmas! Get a life people!
We all should send two VERY RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS to the White House. One addressed to “barry obama” and one to “shelly obama.” Let’s make sure they have a wonderful Christian reminder of the season.
Quit letting this nutcase control America
Tell him hell no!!!!!!!!!! keep the CHRIST in CHRISTmas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cause he is islamic muslim
Merry Christmas Military
Obama needs to go
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas all year
Obama…..the great$#%&!@*