Don't know if this is similar but the signs on our State (Public) Schools Down-Under have removed the 'MERRY CHRISTMAS' message and replaced it with "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" - official reason - don't wish to offend none christians.

That has been happening here for a while now.. In my last Position as "Service Manager" for an Electronics Importer we were instructed by the Office Manager to answer the phone with "Seasons Greetings"... H_LL with that idea... "It's Merry Christmas"!!!

Yes - we can't upset new comers to christian based countries can we.
I take particular offence at being told what I can't use as a greeting in my own country as I might offend some ones culture. I respect theirs - they should respect mine in their new home.