Americans say humbug to ‘Happy holidays’

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As if the country needed another point of contention, the debate on whether to say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy holidays” has become an annual December ritual. And where do Americans currently stand on the matter? A Rasmussen Reports poll asked adults which phrase they prefer to see in stores’ seasonal advertising. “Merry Christmas” won easily, with 67 percent of the vote, vs. 26 percent for “Happy holidays.” (Last year, the numbers were 69 percent “Merry Christmas” to 23 percent “Happy holidays.”)

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