Merry Christmas” greeters have the firmest grip on tradition in Canada, according to a new poll. For most Canadians (62 per ...

The nearly universal change from wishing fellow Americans “Merry Christmas” to wishing them “Happy Holidays” is a very significant development in American life. Proponents of “Happy ...

Yes, we should prefer “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays” because it is more expressive of the truth we are celebrating. But “Merry Christmas” will only regain its meaning if we live ...

just in time for the holidays: But this being America, a counterpoint soon emerged. Merry Christmas, baby, You sure did treat me nice In contrast to the nostalgic schmaltz of “White Christmas ...