I don't hate Christmas as a whole I dislike all the falseness behind it.Cause because I've chosen not to celebrate the holidays anymore doesn't mean that I don't wish good will to others and listen to Christmas song of which I've always loved.
I used to decorate the tree,outdoor bushes and such.I and saw my sons when they were little tots hang up their stockings which they made themselves.Over time when they became grownups I no longer did the things I used to do. Last year I called my sons and wished them a Merry Christmas.
Elegsbiff I've always seen Christmas as any other holiday as a commercialized money maker for the businesses.They obviously hire someone to play Santa,Easter Bunny etc to play a character and tell the children and make promises to other peoples children that they will get these items if they are good.Usually those children rarely ever get what they had told someone who's dressed in red.The parents are made to feel guilty cause they can't really afford those gifts.
RE: First phrases
If the person speaks only Ojibwe.Aanii means Hello or hold your hand up and say How.LOL
Aaniish Eshikaazyin means What is your name?
Migwech means Thank You.