I delivered little ribbon wrapped bundles of daffodils to the tenants in an office building that I managed.  There was a card included with each bundle that wished them a Happy First Day of Spring and thanked them for their business.  Nearly all the tenants appreciated the little gesture.  Nearly all.

Tenant:  I want you to know that I threw away the things that you left at my office.  I am offended and disgusted!  I am writing a letter to the landlord to complain about it too.

Me:  What?  I don’t understand?  You didn’t like the flowers? What was so offensive and disgusting?

Tenant:  You may practice witchcraft or paganism or whatever you call it but I want nothing to do with it!  I am offended by your attempts to put that in my office!

Me:  Daffodils have something to do with witchcraft?  I honestly have no idea what you’re talking about?  I just wanted to share some springtime flowers with you.

Tenant:  EXACTLY!  You want me to worship the First Day of Spring which is a pagan holiday! Keep that away from me!

Me:  I don’t know anything about worshiping any pagan holiday?  The date is printed on my office calendar as the First Day of Spring.  I heard it mentioned on the news today too.  It’s just the date that is recognized as being the first day of the new season.  I was only trying to brighten up your day.  There’s no other underlying message.

Tenant:  Of course you’d say that!  I’m just so disgusted with this whole business!