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The Majority of Americans Prefer To Be Greeted With 'Merry Christmas' Over 'Happy Holidays', a Poll Finds

Posted by msmash on from the to-each-their-own dept.

"Merry Christmas" is the preferred greeting of a strong majority of Americans. A survey carried in conjunction by news outlet Axios and SurveyMonkey found that 65 percent of the participants wish to be greeted with "Merry Christmas," while 28% prefer "Happy Holidays."

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  1. $100 Bill by CrystalShepard · · Score: 1, Funny

    I'd prefer to be greeted by being given a hundred dollar bill. I'm not going to expect or demand that it happen.

  2. Happy Festivus by DontBeAMoran · · Score: 5, Funny

    Welcome, newcomers. The tradition of Festivus begins with the airing of grievances. I got a lot of problems with you people! And now you're gonna hear about it!

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    #DeleteFacebook
  3. happy holidays! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    "offending" right wing evangelicals is just a bonus gift you can give yourself.

  4. Re: Moron doesn't understand reality. by Type44Q · · Score: 3, Funny

    I would love to be greeted by a oral sex from every single 20 year old woman that weighs less than 150 lbs.

    Why so picky?