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Amidst all the holiday shopping craziness, most Americans at this time of year want to see holiday signs that wish them a "Merry Christmas."A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 72% of adults prefer "Merry Christmas," while 22% like "Happy Holidays" instead.Older Americans favor "Merry Christmas" more than younger adults.Married adults fancy the traditional greeting a lot more than unmarrieds, although there is virtually no difference in the views of those with children in the home and those who don't have children living with them.Perhaps inevitably as with much of what is polled by Rasmussen Reports, there is a partisan difference on the question. Ninety-one percent (91%) of Republicans and 70% of adults not affiliated with either major political party like store signs that wish them a "Merry Christmas," compared to just 58% of Democrats. Last year, 68% of all adults wanted holiday signs to read "Merry Christmas," while 25% preferred "Happy Holidays."
President Barack Obama and first lady send out holiday cards marked 'Season's Greetings'WASHINGTON - -- President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have chosen an elegant greeting card that announces to recipients: "Season's Greetings.""May your family have a joyous holiday season and a new year blessed with hope and happiness," the card reads.The cover, which is cream-colored with a thin maroon border, depicts a gold wreath encircling a gold presidential coat of arms.The tradition of presidents sending Christmas cards dates to Dwight Eisenhower in 1953.The Obamas' selection, though, makes no mention of "Christmas." Nor does it feature a biblical passage (as favored by George W. and Laura Bush) or an artistic rendering of a room in the White House (often the case under Bill and Hillary Clinton).The cards are being paid for by the Democratic National Committee, where a spokesman Tuesday did not respond to questions about how many were being sent or the cost.
