Posted on 11/27/2008 7:13:48 AM PST by Sub-Driver
68% Prefer Merry Christmas to Happy Holidays Thursday, November 27, 2008
Christmas is just around the corner, and a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 68% of American adults prefer stores to show signs saying Merry Christmas rather than "Happy Holidays."
Only one-quarter of adults (25%) favor signs that say Happy Holidays. Those figures are virtually unchanged from our survey conducted this time last year.
Men (71%) favor Merry Christmas slightly more than women (65%).
From a politically partisan perspective, Republicans (84%) overwhelmingly prefer Merry Christmas more than Democrats (51%). Far more Democrats (43%) wish for Happy Holidays signs than Republicans (13%).
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Paging Spellcheck. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Well, it’s a bit early, but hey - MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Have you been into the eggnog?
To me it is a lie to practice the holiday of Christmas but then say “Happy Holidays”, and I don’t like to be lied to.
AWESOME!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!
For those that don’t know, you can get plastic “buttons” to put these in at your local craft store such as Michaels, Joanns and even Walmart carries them.
I plan on making these for all of my family and friends!!!!
Glad most people want to say in this country “Merry Christmas”. Goes to show that “PC” has gotten out of hand. Just a thought.
Bookmarked website from your tagline. :)
What I DON’T understand is why people say “have a nice holiday” for THANKSGIVING, which is a secular holiday (albeit with religious overtones), which even us nonbelievers celebrate. I still say Happy Thanksgiving (and Merry Christmas to anyone I know or suspect of being Christian). I am also NOT offended when a Christian wishes me a Merry Christmas.
Me too, I still say Happy Thanksgiving in greetings as much as possible. You are right about this day being a secular holiday with faith overtones. Went to mass this morning for a special Thanksgiving Day gathering at my parish church. There was a good turnout with music included. Wish during the sign of peace the Happy Thanksgiving greeting. :)
Thanks for the idea!
G C
Please, wish us a Merry Christmas
A D
Please, wish us a Merry Christmas
B7 Em
Please, wish us a Merry Christmas
C D G
And a Happy New Year
C D
Good tidings to you
A D
Wherever you are
G
Good tidings for Christmas
Am D G
And a Happy New Year
G C
Its not just another holiday
A D
Its not just another holiday
B7 Em
Its not just another holiday
C D G
No, Its not one to me.
G C
We thank God for Jesus
A D
We thank God for Jesus
B7 Em
We thank God for Jesus
C D G
Wont you praise Him, too?
...and that exactly the same reaction that my Jewish friends have.
So who exactly is really complaining on religious grounds?
Nah, gave that stuff up along time ago. Just middle-aged eyesight:-)
Nah, gave that stuff up along time ago. Just middle-aged eyesight:-)
:D
Have a lovely Thanksgiving!
Very nice. Thanks!
I am not Jewish, however I have no problem with stores/individuals saying BOTH “Merry Christmas, and Happy Hannuka, or just Happy H?), anyway it’s when I hear “Happy Holidays” that is irk me-it’s as if these corporate jerks are only thinking about their bottom line rather than the true meaning of this season!! ;O)
Nah, gave that stuff up years ago. Just middle-aged eyesight:-)
Nah, gave that stuff up years ago. Just middle-aged eyesight:-)
People who have an axe to grind with Christians and Christianity. And/or publicity whores.
Mark
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