Wide Majority of Americans Prefer the Phrase: "Merry Christmas" over "Happy Holidays"
…there is even a published listing this year, known as the "Naughty or Nice" list, of which stores use the traditional, or generic greetings.
(United States)—The debate over appropriate seasonal marketing salutations continues to rage, some stores choosing a more generic and "politically correct" route, and others staying true to the unique meaning behind the December 25th celebration. According to a Christian Post article, there is even a published listing this year, known as the "Naughty or Nice" list, of which stores use the traditional, or generic greetings.
Meanwhile, a recent Rasmussen Reports survey revealed that most Americans (67%) would rather hear and see the phrase, "Merry Christmas" than "Happy Holidays" (26%), in stores. (Photo: AP Images/David Zalubowski)
The survey also polled respondents on whether they would attend a special church service for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Those who said they would attend numbered 57 percent, most of them women, while 30 percent responded that they would not.
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