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Most among the U.S. public are largely unconcerned about how they are greeted as they enter stores and businesses during the holiday season. But, between the two, by a substantial 60%-23% margin the public does prefer \u201cMerry Christmas\u201d to non-religious welcomes such as \u201cSeason\u2019s Greetings,\u201d according to a Pew survey conducted in December of last year. However, given the choice, a 45% plurality says it does not matter much either way. The great majority of Americans (83%) say displays of Christmas symbols should be allowed in public places. But fewer than half (44%) approve of Christmas symbols being displayed alone, without Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other holiday symbols. Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

That’s the percentage of the U.S. public that prefers “Merry Christmas” to non-religious welcomes such as “Season’s Greetings.” However, given the choice, a 45% plurality says it does not matter much either 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