68% Prefer 'Merry Christmas' Over 'Happy Holidays'



Tuesday, November 27, 2012


Most Americans still prefer signs in stores that say “Merry Christmas” rather than ones with “Happy Holidays.”

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 68% of American Adults prefer Merry Christmas. Just 23% like Happy Holidays instead. (To see survey question wording, click here http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/questions/november_2012/questions_thanksgiving_november_11_12_20_2012 .)


The survey of 1,000 Adults nationwide was conducted on November 11-12, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.




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http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/general_lifestyle/november_2012/68_prefer_merry_christmas_over_happy_holidays

No happy Hanukkah?

When a person gets caught up in a tradition that is not respectful to others, it is hard for them to see the flip side of the coin.

It is respectful to all to wish Happy Holidays because you never know what the person you are saying it to celebrates.

It is a matter of my selfish ideals that I want it to be called this over I Really do wish others a very happy holiday whatever it be that they celebrate.

We have a whole slew of inconsiderate religious folks in this country still.

I think there are a lot of people who want to take issue with the purest of human intentions.

A heartfelt greeting?

Someone wishing you well?

Leave well intentions alone. These are warm wishes...

In case the complainers didn't know it...when YOU say "goodbye" you're saying "God be with you"
and you may be blessing the hearer (by phone or in person).

Now, should others scrutinize your intentions and say that you are forcing them to walk with God?

One really should know one's audience when giving a seasonal greeting.

In a place where there are few people who celebrate a holiday other than Christmas, the expression "Merry Christmas" is simply a common courtesy.

However, when one is in a mixed population with people who celebrate a variety of holidays, the expression "Happy Holidays" is more appropriate.

I believe Merry Christmas is in reference to December 25, and Happy Holidays' is in reference to the period of time surrounding December 25.

Personally I feel Merry Christmas adds warmth to the occasion. Happy Holidays' only refers to the enjoyment people have.

I do not think our Nations' should have to change the meaning of the season to reflect, what other countries prefer and suits their meaning of the Nations' our ancestors that created our countries. By using both Marry Christmas and Happy Holiday's I believe our understanding of cultural differences have been nullified.

I'm agnostic and if someone tells my happy holidays then I don't want anything to do with them.

I make cashiers wish me a Merry Christmas, I don't do the pc happy holidays crap. Y'all can shove that happy holidays ******** up your ***. I celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years...in that order during the fall and winter months.

in todays world, any well wish is appreciated

whether a jewish person wishing me happy hannukah

a christian wishing me merry christmas

a muslim saying salaama laikum

or an atheist saying have a nice day


its all the same intention,, I never can understand how anyone can see any of it as 'offensive' just because its not about their personal beliefs,,,