Business Champions of "It's Merry Christmas"
According to a Zogby poll:
- 95% of Americans are NOT offended when they hear "Merry Christmas" and over half are "bothered" by the greeting "Happy Holidays."
- A FOXNEWS poll in 2005 suggests that 95% of Americans celebrate Christmas - that's "Christmas" specifically as in the holiday on December 25 and not the holiday season
- Another FOXNEWS poll that same year said that 83% of respondents believed nativity scenes were appropriate for public property
- A 2004 Newsweek poll revealed that 79% of Americans believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ as depicted in the Bible
- Ninety percent of respondents to a 2000 Gallup poll affirmed the birth of Jesus Christ as the purpose of Christmas
- FORBES: "Is Saying Merry Christmas Politically Correct? Good For Business?" Answer: Yes: Good for business
So...why are we so afraid of "offending someone" by wishing them a Merry Christmas. The day exists (it's December 25th) and we are only wishing them happiness on that day....
So, we wanted to find out which business in our area were allowing (or encouraging) their employees to wish their patrons "Merry Christmas"? (see also: faithdrivenconsumer.org) Our voulenteer team has only found 7 businesses actively wishing patrons "Merry Christmas" thus far. It's Christmas eve and I personally have been in 18 establishments today alone, and only two employees wished me a "Merry Christmas". One young lady told me she did not say "Merry Christmas" for fear of offending someone.
Our Current Business Champions of Its Merry Christmas for 2013, 2014, and 2015 are:
- Southwest Airlines. Pilots and flight attendants wishing passengers "Merry Christmas".
- Menards. Employees have "Merry Christmas" on their Aprons.
- Walmart. Employees are wishing customers "Merry Christmas".
- Pauly's Pizza. Employees are wishing customers "Merry Christmas".
- Kogen's Restaurant. Employees are wishing customers "Merry Christmas".
- Koger's Foods. Employees are wishing customers "Merry Christmas".
- Hallmark cards. Employees are wishing customers "Merry Christmas".
Our Current Business Champions of Its Merry Christmas for 2015 are:
- Christmas List 2015
- Principal Jody McLoud of Roane County High School in Kingston, Tennessee, delivered a controversial speech before a school football game
To nominate a business as a Business Champion, just
The goal of the "Its Merry Christmas project" is to help folks think about the real meaning of Christmas, to get in the true spirit of Christmas, to actually use the word "Christmas", and to share the Christmas holiday greeting with others.
We thought, "What better way to do this that to give an instant reward to folks saying "Merry Christmas" to show our appreciation and gratitude that THEY are unafraid to spread Christmas cheer with a Christmas greeting?"
For cool wristbands saying "Just say Merry Christmas", visit the Catholic Shop.