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	I never came upon any of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking. - Albert Einstein

Most Americans like Christmas cheer

Washington Times

Thursday 22 December 2005, 1:15 pm
Keywords: Christian Topics , News Articles

By Jennifer Harper

It's nearly unanimous: 97 percent of Americans say they are not bothered by public references to Christmas according to a new Gallup poll released yesterday.

The practice also doesn't offend those of other faiths -- or no faith. The poll revealed that only 8 percent of non-Christians and 5 percent of those with no faith were perturbed by displays or advertisements which mention "Christmas" rather than a generic or secular equivalent.

The finding was "surprising, and perhaps counter to the inclusive rationale for saying 'happy holidays,'" the survey stated.

http://www.washtimes.com/national/20051216-125643-4064r.htm