Ten major retail stores are shifting from the generic holiday greeting to the traditional “Merry Christmas.”
This change aims to highlight their focus on celebrating Christmas during the festive season.
Stores such as Hobby Lobby, Belk, Nordstrom, Home Depot,
Wal-Mart, Macy’s, JCPenney, Bass Pro Shops, Lowe’s, and Toys ‘R Us are now using “Merry Christmas” in their ads and store communications.
According to the article, these companies are making “a collective effort to bring back the traditional Christmas greeting.”
Shoppers are encouraged to join in the spirit by using “Merry Christmas” when visiting these stores.
As the article puts it, “Wherever you shop this Christmas, don’t hesitate to spread the cheer by saying ‘Merry Christmas.’”
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