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Nine-in-ten Americans say they celebrate Christmas, but the meaning of the holiday is changing for many 

 to a new report by the Pew Research Religion & Public Life project.

Today's Question: Is Christmas a cultural or religious holiday?

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Nine-in-ten Americans say they celebrate Christmas, but the meaning of the holiday is changing for many according to a new report by the Pew Research Religion & Public Life project. Only about half see Christmas mostly as a religious holiday, while one-third view it as more of a cultural holiday. Virtually all Christians (96%) celebrate 

Nine-in-ten Americans say they celebrate Christmas, but the meaning of the holiday is changing for many according to a new report by the Pew Research Religion & Public Life project. Only about half see Christmas mostly as a religious holiday, while one-third view it as more of a cultural holiday. Virtually all Christians (96%) celebrate Read more →


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