As the holiday battle of saying "Merry Christmas" to consumers rages on, a new poll found that the Christmas greeting does not offend the majority of Americans.

According to a poll by Zogby International, 95 percent of Americans said they were not offended by a "Merry Christmas" greeting in stores.

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With each consumer ready to spend nearly $800 this Christmas season, retailers are trying to welcome lines of customers in with the proper holiday greeting.

After curtailing the Christmas greeting last year, Wal-Mart has resurrected its Christmas pitch, giving employees the OK to say "Merry Christmas" to shoppers this holiday season.