# Merry Christmas on The No Agenda Show Merry Christmas comes up in 7 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2011 to December 2025. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** December 2011 – December 2025 - **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Happy Holidays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/happy-holidays.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Bill O'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [Hanukkah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hanukkah.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Boomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boomers.md), [Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas.md), [Clip Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clip-show.md), [Dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Christmas Greetings, Happy Christmas vs Merry Holidays - **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-25 - **Time:** 6:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/christmas-greetings-happy-christmas-vs-merry-holidays.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the Christmas special from Texas and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss the linguistic shift from "Merry Christmas" to "Happy Christmas" and "Merry Holidays," with Dvorak noting local liberals using the latter. The hosts mention a "best of" compilation prepared by Sir Donald Winkler and touch upon "surveillance pricing" as a reason to delay holiday shopping. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas.md), merry holidays, happy christmas, [surveillance pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance-pricing.md), [donald winkler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-winkler.md) ### Merry Christmas vs Happy Holidays, Political Polarization - **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-25 - **Time:** 49:48–52:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/merry-christmas-vs-happy-holidays-political-polarization.md A report examines the political divide over holiday greetings, citing a PRRI poll where 66% of Democrats prefer "Happy Holidays" while 67% of Republicans prefer "Merry Christmas." The segment notes that Donald Trump campaigned on bringing back "Merry Christmas," though clips show Barack Obama used the phrase frequently during his presidency. The hosts argue the choice of greeting has become a proxy for religious and political identity. Keywords: [merry christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merry-christmas.md), [happy holidays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/happy-holidays.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), prri poll, [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md) ### Merry Christmas vs Happy Holidays and the War on Christmas - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 2:26–5:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/merry-christmas-vs-happy-holidays-and-the-war-on-christmas.md A discussion ensues regarding the cultural tension between saying "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays." The hosts argue that the push for "Happy Holidays" is a result of DEI initiatives and a perceived hatred of Christianity. They reflect on their own aging as "boomers" complaining about modern holiday traditions. Keywords: [merry christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merry-christmas.md), [happy holidays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/happy-holidays.md), [kwanzaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kwanzaa.md), [hanukkah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hanukkah.md), [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [boomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boomers.md) ### Outro ISO Selection and Show Wrap - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 3:00:13–3:01:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/outro-iso-selection-and-show-wrap.md Adam and John select a short audio clip (ISO) to close the show. They settle on a four-second greeting wishing listeners a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year, officially ending the broadcast. Keywords: [iso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iso.md), [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md), [merry christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merry-christmas.md), [hanukkah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hanukkah.md), [new year](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-year.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md) ### War on Christmas, Trump Holiday Rhetoric - **Episode:** [1089: Puppet Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-26 - **Time:** 1:47:12–1:48:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth/chapter/war-on-christmas-trump-holiday-rhetoric.md A montage of Donald Trump saying "Merry Christmas" is used to discuss the "War on Christmas" narrative originally popularized by Bill O'Reilly. The hosts conclude that retailers have largely embraced Christmas because it is beneficial for business. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), war on christmas, [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [merry christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merry-christmas.md) ### Merry Christmas vs Happy Holidays Political Divide - **Episode:** [994: Scromit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-28 - **Time:** 14:47–18:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit/chapter/merry-christmas-vs-happy-holidays-political-divide.md The linguistic choice between "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays" has become a significant political marker in the United States. A poll by the Public Religion Research Institute indicates that 66% of Democrats prefer "Happy Holidays," while 67% of Republicans favor "Merry Christmas." The debate is framed as a conflict between secularism and religious tradition, with President Donald Trump actively campaigning on the return of the specific Christmas greeting. Keywords: [merry christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merry-christmas.md), [happy holidays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/happy-holidays.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), public religion research institute ### No Agenda Clip Show Outro and Sign-off - **Episode:** [368: Too Many Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-25 - **Time:** 1:48:22–1:50:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips/chapter/no-agenda-clip-show-outro-and-sign-off.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the special clip show, noting that the archives went back nearly four years. They exchange holiday greetings, apologize for Skype connection issues, and sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley. 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