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POLL: Do you prefer to say ‘Merry Christmas’ or ‘Happy Holidays’? Vote in our survey.

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Christmas in Fort Worth

Fort Worth (and North Texas) has influenced American celebrations of Christmas more than you may know. Check out these stories for some Fort Worth ties to the holiday.

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There’s discussion this week in a North Texas school district about referring to “winter/holiday break” on school calendars as “Christmas break.”

What do you typically say when you’re out and about — at the grocery store, in the office, or just chatting with friends or strangers? Do you say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”? What’s the best etiquette? Or perhaps, it’s best to say neither?

Take our poll, and see what other Star-Telegram readers think:

This story was originally published December 21, 2023 at 9:57 AM.

Matt Leclercq
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Matt Leclercq is senior managing editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He previously was an editor at USA Today in Washington, national news editor at Gatehouse Media in Austin, and executive editor of The Fayetteville (NC) Observer. He’s a New Orleans native.
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Christmas in Fort Worth

Fort Worth (and North Texas) has influenced American celebrations of Christmas more than you may know. Check out these stories for some Fort Worth ties to the holiday.