2008 California Election Forum

A survey by Rasmussen Reports says 69% of Americans would rather hear “Merry Christmas” than “Happy Holidays.”

Incidentally, breaking it down by party affiliation, 85% of Republicans want to hear “Merry Christmas,” compared to 61% of Democrats. A huge majority in both groups.

Here is what I would suggest:

• Say it: If someone says “Happy Holidays,” reply with joy, “Merry Christmas.” Don’t lose an opportunity at any gathering, meeting or retail store to say, “Merry Christmas.”
• Your cards: Make sure your Christmas cards don’t say “Season’s Greetings” or “Happy Holidays” like the pagans. Proclaim Christ in Christ-centered cards.
• Christmas purchases: We called for letters asking Wal-Mart to reverse their decision to ban employees from saying “Merry Christmas” and to leave out the word Christmas in ads and products (using instead such expressions as “Happy Holidays” or “Holiday Trees”). With pressure, Wal-Mart did reverse their decision, and we need to thank them.

Personally, I avoided shopping at “Happy Holidays only” retailers. I thought it was insulting to walk through Lowe’s and see only “holiday.” Especially when you consider that they have taken Christmas money, but refused to mention Christmas!

This false political correctness is growing; however, if we don’t spend our money with these retailers, they too may reverse their decisions.

If you also decline to shop at these retailers, politely let them know of your decision and the reason for it. Some of the worst offenders are: Banana Republic, Best Buy, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Home Depot, J.Crew, Lane Bryant, Lowe’s, Old Navy, PetSmart, Rite Aid and Staples.

The Lord said, “You are the salt of the earth...You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:13-14.)