Dame Susan Devoy, along with many people on social media, say we should stop using the term ‘Merry Christmas' and instead use ‘Happy Holidays'. I'm sorry people, that ain't gonna happen.

For 66 years I've celebrated a Merry Christmas with my family and friends and I don't intend changing that because it ‘might upset someone' who is of another religious or ethnic group.

If I visit a Middle Eastern country I have to abide by their rules and customs. I have to cover my head, legs, and I'm not allowed to have alcohol.

So why should ‘we' have to change ‘our' customs when they come to our country? With any due respect to refugees or immigrants living in NZ, live your own lives and leave us to live ours. No one is stopping you having your customs, so please don't try to change ours.

Upon entering a Post Office in Napier recently, my sister-in-law was asked to remove her baseball cap. It wasn't a motorbike helmet. When she enquired as to whether a Middle Eastern woman has to remove her Burqa or Niqab the reply was ‘no'”. Excuse me? That is utterly ridiculous. A baseball cap versus a Burqa – not in the same league.

This nonsense has to stop. Ms Devoy, Merry Christmas and stick to what you know – squash.

Shirley Gussey, Omokoroa.