Merry Christmas, or Happy Holidays?

Posted on December 15, 2009 
Filed Under Focus on the Family Broadcast

According to one recent poll, 72% of Americans saying they prefer to be wished “Merry Christmas” when greeted at a store. And a recent issue of TIME magazine (Dec ’09) reports only 22% of Americans prefer “Happy Holidays” over “Merry Christmas.”

How about you?

Here’s where you can see how “Christmas Friendly” various retailers are, as rated by consumer ratings. If you feel strongly about this, I’ll encourage you to make your voice heard!

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