Not only do most Americans, an estimated 96%, celebrate Christmas, but, according to a November Rasmussen poll, 72% favor saying “Merry Christmas” over “Happy Holidays,” with only 22% favoring the generic greeting.
Also, a Rasmussen survey released Dec. 10 showed that 76% of American adults said it’s okay to display religious symbols, like Nativity scenes, in public settings, compared to only 11%.
The December poll also showed 83% believe public schools should celebrate religious holidays.
|
Belief/Attitude |
Percent |
|
Schools should celebrate religious holidays |
83% |
|
Favor saying “Merry Christmas” |
72% |
|
Favor saying “Happy Holidays” |
22% |
|
Religious symbols in public are okay |
76% |
|
Religious symbols in public are not okay |
11% |
– Sources: Don Feder, 12/13/09.
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