Christmas crowned king of the holidays poll findings
A tonal survey of 1,027 U S residents by Scripps Howard News Service and Ohio University shows Christmas as the favorite holiday. Most celebrate on Christmas morning. A majority plan religious services. Favorite carols and films are listed with top picks like It’s a Wonderful Life and White Christmas.
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Io University
United States
Scripps Howard News Service
Ohio University
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Christmas Gift Timing Debated Across America
A Scripps Howard News Service survey of 1,027 people finds no consistent pattern for when Americans open gifts, with about equal likelihood to wait until Christmas morning or open on Christmas Eve. Demographics such as age, religion, city size, and income influence expectations, while many plan religious observance on Christmas Eve or Day.
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Doe
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Real bearded Santas find high pay in mall work
Portraying Santa can be lucrative with direct-hire contracts at top malls like McLean Virginia, paying up to $20,000 for 33 percent of the work. Most Santas have backgrounds in other jobs, with companies such as Santa Plus hiring and training 1500 Santas across 45 states and paying $7 to $9 an hour. The job requires voice, eyes, and gentleness, plus background checks, and Santas range from 20s to 70s, including those who sign for the hearing impaired.
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