Number of Ratings349

Christmas-Friendly74%

Christmas-Negligent15%

Christmas-Offensive11%

Comment Date: Jan 1 2010 6:08 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: It was very nice this last year in 2009 to see Merry Christmas signs in Target. What a refreshing change. I will continue to shop at Target for this reason. When I said, "Merry Christmas" to the cashier, she replied the same back. Nice!

Comment Date: Dec 31 2009 9:58 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I like to walk into a store hearing the ringing of the salvation army's bell and the sound of Christmas music. I did not hear any of this in multiple target stores and I could not find any Christmas shirts during the Chirsmtas season.

Comment Date: Dec 29 2009 10:14 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target's gotten a real black eye with the Christian community in recent years, so I almost fell over when I jogged by and saw the words "Merry Christmas" right on the door. And my wife discovered Christmas cards that had something to do with Christmas for the first tim ever. Great job, guys! That didn't hurt a bit, did it? Check your sales numbers, you'll find gifts there from me and my buddies.

Comment Date: Dec 29 2009 10:02 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The cashier acknowledged Christmas was the reason for my purchase. She asked me (I forget so I welcomed her attention!) if I needed gift receipts for any items. The she said "HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS"!!! I've always loved Target.

Comment Date: Dec 27 2009 6:45 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Since Target was "Christmas Friendly" I purchased my gift cards / I-Tune Cards from Target rather than Best Buy. As a consumer, it is upmost important to me to have Christmas heard and seen in the store. The cashier was friendly and said "Merry Christmas."

Comment Date: Dec 27 2009 10:59 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I am disappointed that I didn't see the Salvation Army people ringing the bell a the Target store.

Comment Date: Dec 24 2009 7:29 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: We stopped trading at Target when we learned that they refused to let the Salvation Army "bell-ringers" stand in front of their store, claiming they would bother shoppers. We love the merry bells ringing and knowing that these people truly engage in the real meaning of Christmas--God's love and mercy. We consider it a joy and a service to us that they let us help with our donations. We are told that Target has become more "Christmas friendly," but there is still no bell-ringer in front of the one here.

Comment Date: Dec 24 2009 11:00 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: When I wish someone a Merry Christmas I would like to hear it back. Target is not the worse out there. However,they could be much more Christmas friendly.

Comment Date: Dec 24 2009 8:39 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Check out clerk wished me "Happy Holidays". I responded "We say Merry Christmas". She responded "We say Happy holidays".

Comment Date: Dec 24 2009 12:30 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I note many of the posts consider Target Christmas Friendly. It may be manager choice. The Target in St. John IN is totally devoid of anything to do with Christmas down to the "have a Nice Day" from the checker. I'll not be back.

Comment Date: Dec 22 2009 8:22 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target decor in years passed has been less Christmas friendly; even employees would never say "Merry Christmas". Due to this my family and I have stopped shopping there as much as we used to. However, I had to buy a card, and Target was the only store in the area where I could do this, so, I went in. Things had changed. I actually found some Christmas books for children and the cashier wished me a Merry Christmas after I said it to her.

Comment Date: Dec 21 2009 10:05 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Always a pleasure to shop Target. Very Christmas friendly. Was very pleased to be able to purchase a Merry Christmas outside house decoration.

Comment Date: Dec 21 2009 5:32 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: On the entry and exit doors they had window clings that said Merry Christmas. One for coming in and one for those leaving. Very nice to see.

Comment Date: Dec 20 2009 7:14 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Ornaments hanging from ceiling, Christmas music playing. Friendly staff, one who even asked my kids if they've been good for "Santa" this year. Every staff member we encountered said Merry Christmas to not only me, but also my children.

Comment Date: Dec 20 2009 6:21 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Clerk said "Merry Christmas."

Comment Date: Dec 20 2009 5:51 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Lots of holiday trees and holiday ornaments for sale in the Christmas section. However, I could only find the word "Christmas" in four locations on tags or ornaments. What was offensive was that the store manager tried to convince me that because they were a retailer they could not acknowledge Christmas. When I pointed out that they had an aisle of Hanukkah items with mutliple "Happy Hanukkah" signs, she remembered that they did have a couple "Merry Christmas" signs over the check out lines. They were low key. I did not see them when I first checked out.

Comment Date: Dec 20 2009 10:13 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Definitely the best store I shopped at it was quite festive and put me in the Christmas Mood. Great job compared to other stores.

Comment Date: Dec 19 2009 11:04 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was pleased to find a Merry Christmas gift card and the cashier wished me Merry Christmas as paid for my purchases.

Comment Date: Dec 18 2009 7:54 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: It was so nice to see a "Merry Christmas!" sign in the window of Target in Selensgrove Pa. My family and I love to shop at Target now! Its one of our favorite stores! Great job Target!

Comment Date: Dec 18 2009 7:44 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: They were a wonderful help. I was trying to shop with my kids for my kids. When I found something I could tell an associate and they would take it to customer service for me. They did this several times. When I was done I just took my other purchases to customer service and they checked it all out. Kids never noticed.

Comment Date: Dec 18 2009 9:57 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The store had a very Christmas feeling. Workers were helpful, available, and friendly although I do not recall any saying Merry Christmas nor Happy Holidays. Still it was a good over all experence.

Comment Date: Dec 17 2009 7:58 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I went to Target tonight to finish up some CHRISTMAS shopping and didn't see any Salvation Army bell ringers out front. As I shopped I did not see or hear anything related to CHRISTMAS. I was very dismayed.

Comment Date: Dec 17 2009 5:33 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I spoke with one employee from Target. She said that the Target employees had been told by management at their store to greet people with Merry Christmas. I went to the store and Christmas signs are up and the atmosphere is very Christmas friendly. I purchased several items for my family because I really felt like Target was making an effort to keep Christmas. Way to go Target!

Comment Date: Dec 17 2009 2:14 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Clerk did say Merry Christmas before I did, but there were no bell ringers, and we did see them at other stores that day, such as Shopko and Wal-Mart.

Comment Date: Dec 17 2009 1:57 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Wentzville, MO. Target store has "Merry Christmas" signs up when you enter the store. The cashiers said, "Merry Christmas" This was my favorite store this year. However, the O'Fallon, MO. Target doesn't have the same signs.

Comment Date: Dec 17 2009 1:41 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Each employee I wished a Merry Christmas too returned the sentiment. Good job Target!

Comment Date: Dec 17 2009 11:16 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Will NOT permit Salvation Army kettle bellringers to stand in front of store.

Comment Date: Dec 17 2009 8:06 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I hear and see a lot about Target being "unfriendly" to Christmas in email forwards and the like. I stepped into the Target store in Kearney, NE to be greeeting with "Merry Christmas" emblazoned across the front doors (in the same decor style at the rest of the decorations, so I knew it was part of the whole decor). Christmas music (albeit, secular) was playing in the store. The cashier wished us a "Merry Christmas." I don't know about Target as a whole, but this one was doing it right.

Comment Date: Dec 17 2009 1:13 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The Target in Clermont, FL has outdoor nativity scenes for sale. I compliment them because I'd just been to Kmart looking for a nativity scene and an employee told me they didn't sell them because they aren't politically correct. The Kmart employee also said no one else in town had them.

Comment Date: Dec 16 2009 9:49 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I LOVED HEARING CHRISTMAS MUSIC WHILE I WAS SHOPPING AFTER CHECKING OUT I WISHED MY CASHIER A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND SHE SAID MERRY CHRISTMAS BACK. GOOD EXPERIENCE OVERALL....

Comment Date: Dec 16 2009 12:44 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Ornament hanging from the ceiling and Christmas trees in abudance. Employee said MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Comment Date: Dec 16 2009 2:08 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas sign posted at the front door, Christmas music was playing, very pleasant experience.

Comment Date: Dec 15 2009 8:59 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Cashier wished me a merry Christmas at checkout. Also, there was a good variety of Christian and nativity-themed Christmas decorations and ornaments available for purchase.

Comment Date: Dec 15 2009 7:41 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas signs greeted me when I entered the store, and there are Merry Christmas signs hanging up all over the cash registers!

Comment Date: Dec 15 2009 6:33 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Christmas not mentioned on cover of catalog

Comment Date: Dec 15 2009 3:55 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The store is decorated beautifully and there's a sign by the registers that says "Merry Christmas".

Comment Date: Dec 15 2009 11:33 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: After every register they have merry christmas signs hung in my target. I was very surprised at this. Yes, Target did decide not to let the Salvation Army bell ringers stand in front of their stores a few years back. Personally, I don't think this is an attack against Christmas, I think it's just trying to provide a pressure-less shopping experience. I do donate at Christmas but I don't like feeling bad by having to walk by the bell ringer every time I go into a store don't have cash.

Comment Date: Dec 15 2009 10:58 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The clerk said Merry Christmas at the end of my transaction.

Comment Date: Dec 15 2009 9:00 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Played good Christmas songs in the store.

Comment Date: Dec 14 2009 8:49 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Had a small sign of Merry Christmas for the very first time in Rogers, Ar.

Comment Date: Dec 14 2009 4:14 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: A huge sign right outside that says "Merry Christmas"

Comment Date: Dec 14 2009 11:37 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The Target in nearby Woodstock, GA has big cling-on signs on its front door saying, "MERRY CHRISTMAS." I don't know if ALL Targets are doing this, but it's definitely better than a few years back when the words "MERRY CHRISTMAS" were nowhere to be found in their stores.

Comment Date: Dec 14 2009 11:01 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target has done a nice job. I would recommend them. They use holiday a little more than I would like but they seem to be quite Christmas friendly overall.

Comment Date: Dec 14 2009 10:37 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: No Christmas music, and no Merry Christmas from clerks, even if you say it first!

Comment Date: Dec 14 2009 6:11 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Individuals offering help ended with Merry Christmas and they had a good selection of Christmas cards that reflected Jesus' birth celebration.

Comment Date: Dec 14 2009 10:37 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Went to this store and several others looking for outside Nativity scene. Saw everything from deer to a blue elephant but no Nativity. At this location, one worker replied, "We SHOULD carry that"

Comment Date: Dec 13 2009 7:05 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I have had great experience in the multiple times I have shopped at Target, both in the store and online, this Christmas season.

Comment Date: Dec 13 2009 11:01 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: While shopping for Thanksgiving dinner, I noticed many large "Merry Christmas" banners hanging over the cash register aisles. This was the Sandy South Towne Target near Salt Lake City.

Comment Date: Dec 13 2009 1:51 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target's website should be the model for all retailers at Christmas.At the top of the homepage in the first red block reads "Christmas Delivered", next to the Christmas block is a Holiday greeting. I think this is a very good display of respect for all who shop with Target.

Comment Date: Dec 12 2009 6:04 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: They advertised Holiday Tree Cookies in a mailing.

Comment Date: Dec 14 2009 10:03 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: This is disgusting to me personally to remove the bell ringer for the Salvation Army is beyond sanity....

Comment Date: Dec 12 2009 9:22 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: They have "Merry Christmas" signs hanging in their store.

Comment Date: Dec 12 2009 7:52 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: There were plenty of Christmas items, including religious ones, to be found. The woman at the register was very friendly and when I wished her a Merry Christmas, she wished it right back.

Comment Date: Dec 12 2009 5:45 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: A younger cashier (early 20s) told me "Merry Christmas" and I was floored. Glad to see the younger generation jumping on the bandwagon too!

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 11:32 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The cashier at Target wished me a very Merry Christmas and I loved it!

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 8:55 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: When I went to Target recently I was pleasantly surprised to see Merry Christmas on the front door.

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 8:15 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: no Christmas greeting no Merry Christmas posters anywhere in the York, PA stores.

Comment Date: Dec 14 2009 9:44 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I went to Walmart in Rockway, NJ, to buy Christmas deco, but I turned around after seeing just welcome signs instead of Merry Christmas, I did my shopping at Target instead, for there were "Merry Christmas" signs all over, and Christmas songs.

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 4:35 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I also saw there is a "Merry Christmas" sign near the front door. Located in Simi Valley,CA.

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 4:28 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas above registers and on front door. Decorations throughout the store. Very nice this year compared to last year :) TV commercials said Merry Christmas also.

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 1:29 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas is right on the front door. While, some of you are saying that is not enough, I dare you to find ONE other store that has enough courage to put "Merry Christmas" on the front of their store. I have not found one. Go Target!

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 1:15 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: "Christmas Delivered" the first thing you see when you hit their website. I checked out the websites of 9 stores that scored either very high or very low on your site and this one had the most obvious mention of Christmas

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 8:10 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target's home state is MN and they have a "home state of Minnesota" rendition of the 12 Days of CHRISTMAS on their website. It is performed by a choir and is very creative. It is FUN :)

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 7:27 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The cashier said Merry Christmas to my son and I as we were leaving the checkout counter.

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 5:18 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was SO HAPPY to see signage with the "Merry Christmas" greeting this year at Target! :) I had been disappointed in years past to see just "Happy Holidays."

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 3:00 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was so happy to walk in the doors of Target and see, "Merry Christmas" hanging on a sign from the ceiling. ...

Comment Date: Dec 10 2009 10:48 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: This last week I was returning some merchandise to the Customer Service. When I finished up, the Target employee who was waiting on me said Merry Christmas to me! I really appreciated that.

Comment Date: Dec 10 2009 8:24 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Elaborately decorated, “Merry Christmas” posted all about. The largest stock of Christmas items. Pleasantly surprised!!

Comment Date: Dec 10 2009 6:42 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Dec. 10, 2009 Cashier actually said "Merry Christmas" as she was giving me receipt.

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 11:22 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: ... employees cannot wish anybody a Merry Christmas.

Comment Date: Dec 10 2009 5:02 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I have not noticed any Merry Christmas signs at the Target stores in Tucson and I heard someone ask about Nativity sets and the employee said they didn't have any.

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 11:12 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I went to Target because of this site's recommendation. Merry Christmas was on one of the front doors...

Comment Date: Dec 10 2009 12:30 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: I stopped shopping at Target when they no longer allowed the Salvation Army to have their red buckets and bell ringers. I associate the Salvation Army and bells and collection for the needy with Christmas. The Salvation Army does lots of good. Target would not have a great year end if it were not for Christmas. They are so worried about offending everyone else yet they do not mind offending Christians. Further all their tv ads are PC and say holiday.

Comment Date: Dec 10 2009 4:00 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: To everyone saying that Target doesn't support the Salvation Army-THEY DO. Just because there are no people ringing bells outside the door doesn't mean they don't care. They donate MILLIONS to all different types of charities ALL YEAR LONG. ...

Comment Date: Dec 9 2009 3:38 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas signs on the front door and throughout the store. Although they are still not allowing The Salvation Army out front.

Comment Date: Dec 9 2009 4:07 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: While Target does have a "Merry Christmas" sign in the window as you enter the store, there is no other mention of it. The store's flyer also has no mention of Christmas in it. Only Holiday. I appreciate the attempt by putting one sign on the outside of the store...

Comment Date: Dec 8 2009 8:11 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: They have a hanukkah aisle, labeled as such, behind all of the Christmas wrapping paper, trees, etc. However, the Christmas aisles are not labeled as Christmas. Not labeled as holiday/seasonal. They aren't even labeled.

Comment Date: Dec 8 2009 9:52 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Had a Merry Christmas sign on the door.

Comment Date: Dec 8 2009 11:24 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Looks like the Poway,CA Target is finally putting up Christmas decorations in their store. I don't believe I saw any last year. ...

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 6:24 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: In a recent ad, I saw that Target supports Salvation Army. I checked out the website, and, yes, they do: year-round. The word "Christmas" is all over the website. I'm a weekly Target-shopper and have seen "Merry Christmas" and nativity decorations. Very friendly, helpful and responsive to customers' concerns. Thanks, Target, for being Christmas-friendly!

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 5:35 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The stores in Renton and in Issaquah were decorated for Christmas and had signs that both said Merry Christmas and Winter Holidays on them. The cashiers all had different things to say but I was told have a Merry Christmas when I checked out. I was sad to see there were no Nativities for sale though in their Christmas section, only Santa items.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 4:31 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target has posted signs everywhere in the store that said Merry Christmas. As soon as you entered the store it said Merry Christmas.

Comment Date: Dec 8 2009 4:51 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Once again Target has really disappointed me! They don't decorate their store parking lots with Christmas decor and their cashier's say Happy Holidays and never Merry Christmas. ...

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 1:51 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Yeah for Target in their support of Salvation Army this year. New ad includes proceeds from certain toys going to Salvation Army. Good for Target!

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 1:31 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: They have a Salvation Army section with 5% of the cost of the toys being donated to Salvation Army. There is also a section with a percentage being donated to St. Jude. There is a Christmas tab on the menu for ordering Christmas items. The bell ringers are barred in order to avoid equal time for other charities, but Target is finding ways to help the public donate to the Salvation Army.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 12:18 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Wished Merry Christmas multiple times upon check out.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 4:45 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas sign at the door...

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 10:21 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: We were not only asked if we needed help finding something as my family walked through the store but when only three of the six items we were looking for were found, the employee offered to check neighboring cities for the items and have them sent..we were also told Merry Christmas! We were very pleased with the friendliness and selections

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 4:33 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I have been watching the Sunday ads for stores that include the word Christmas instead of just holiday. Target only mentions Holiday. ...

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 4:32 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: This Target was in Hattiesburg, MS. They had a MERRY CHRISTMAS decal in the store front window. I told management thank you for the decal and they were very appreciative.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 8:04 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Negligent because they do not allow Salvation Army bell ringers at their stores.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 8:02 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The plastic wrapper for our Sunday Tribune advertised Target giving 5% to Salvation Army on purchase of select Hasbro toys and games.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 3:44 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: The store is full of bright lights, snowmen, trees (all sizes), santas, etc. but there is no sign of the real reason, Jesus, and His birth is completely absent. I asked if they had any Nativities -- they told me that they only had what the main company shipped to them. It is not the employees that are making the decisions, it's management...

Comment Date: Dec 6 2009 1:32 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Yesterday the cashier at Target wished us a Merry Christmas. I was so happy! We decided to do the remainder of our Christmas shopping there.

Comment Date: Dec 6 2009 9:10 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target gets a big thumbs up for bringing Christmas back to retail! Not only are their ads good but this week they are giving 5% of toy purchases to the Salvation Army!!

Comment Date: Dec 6 2009 7:55 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: From the time you walk in, it just feels like Christmas. Thanks Target

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 1:28 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: All you see throughout our store is great and in the Spirit of Christmas. Many are offended cause there's no Salvation Army bell ringer but shouldn't be as year round Target Stores gives St Jude's Children Hospital and to schools. Just cause they don't do it once a year, can all other retailer's say they give year round? Target does very well. Good Job! I beleive as long as there is the bold proof in the store, Christmas spirit's there. Let's let our light shine before others.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 12:59 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Target has a "Holiday" section in which "Christmas" was not found ANYWHERE! Such a down feeling I, as I love Target and was looking forward to buying my Christmas decorations there...

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 7:13 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: The only dept. I saw the words Christmas was in the card dept. Our store used every other word to acknowlege the holiday. Even the Christmas bulbs did not have the word "Christmas" on them, some said Merry, Merry! So I decided to give my business to our Bible & book store in town!

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 12:24 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Kicked out the salvation army bell-ringers. My whole family and most of our friends will NEVER again go into their stores. I have one 4 blocks from my house, and our family drives to Wal-Mart to do business 1 and a half miles away.

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 6:23 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: "Merry Christmas" banner on the storefront window. Go Target!!!

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 6:06 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Was so happy to see signage on the front of the store that said Merry Christmas!!

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 5:52 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was recently at Target in Columbus, Ohio and at the checkout line there were signs hanging above the checkout saying, "Merry Christmas." I will definitely spend my money there.

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 2:05 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: target had a large sign that read MERRY CHRISTMAS over the customer service section!

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 12:45 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas sign on the door was suprising.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 11:48 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: This store is very friendly to Christian projects like "The Community Toy Store".

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 11:45 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: ...I was very happy to see Merry Christmas greetings on the front doors of the store. I shop at Target a lot, and this encouraged me to keep doing just that, knowing that this chain store was not afraid to voice their opinion about Christmas. Thank you Target!

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 10:42 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: PLEASE KNOW that Target does NOT allow Salvation Bell ringers. They did several years ago, but have discontinued. I agree they are Christmas friendly and are involved with United Way, but outside of many donations, Christmas is about giving, even to Salvation Army. I have complained to my local manager, and to managers as I travel. I encourage you to do the same. Thanks!

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 11:32 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I am always pleased when I shop at a Target Store as they are very friendly and wish you a Merry Christmas. I like all family friendly stores that seem to have retained some values! ...

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 8:28 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: There is a Merry Christmas sign in the front window of the Target Superstore in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 7:34 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: I have not set foot in a Target store in five years since their store in my city refused to let the Salvation Army have their kettles outside. I will never shop at Target again until they change their policy at ALL stores.

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 7:01 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: "Merry Christmas" is right on the front door. I called the manager to thank him, and he appreciated it so much...said it was nice to hear something good once in a while!

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 7:01 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I did my stocking stuffer shopping at Target during my lunch hour. It was such a pleasant experience, and the clerk wished me a Merry Christmas when I checked out. What a boost to the rest of my day. It prompted me to ask my employer if we can wish a Merry Christmas to our customers at the end of our phone conversations, no decision yet, so I will until they tell me I can't.

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 6:23 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Very good in this community

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 11:08 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Wow, I was very surprised to find a nice size selection of Christian Christmas cards. The staff was friendly; lots of signs of Christ in Christmas. I am glad for Target, I think they are trying to make up for past errors concerning Christmas!!

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 5:46 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I am proud of Target for their stand on Christmas. I think it sends a positive message to other retailers that are not Christmas friendly. I have really enjoyed shopping there this Christmas season.

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 5:29 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas posted

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 1:11 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: One of the big issues with Target is their lack of support for the Salvation Army which is a big contributor to those who really need help celebrating Christmastime with their families.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 9:37 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was happy to see Target changing their ways. This year I have noticed several mentions of Christmas throughout the store. There was one year where Target came under fire and I purposely searched the store for mentions of Christmas and could not find any. I did not shop at Target for some time after that. Thanks Target for calling it what it is.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 8:34 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: pleasant cashier at the checkout was wishing everyone a Merry Christmas

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 10:14 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas displayed on the doors outside of columbia, SC

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 7:36 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Have always wished cashier a happy Christmas and received greeting in kind.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 7:15 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: HAD A "MERRY CHRISTMAS" SIGN ON FRONT DOOR OF BALLWIN MO STORE! YEAH!!!

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 10:03 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: It must really depend on the location of the Target. At the store in Trumbull, CT, I saw no mention whatsoever of Christmas and the decorations consisted of generic snowflakes. The cashier wished me "Happy Holidays" ...

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 7:04 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Our checkout clerk asked us if we were doing our Christmas shopping and replied with a "Merry Christmas to you too," when we said "Merry Christmas!" to her.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 7:01 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Was there Dec. 3 and was told by an employee that she really wants to say Merry Christmas but will get in trouble, that "the store does not want to offend non-Christians. Very sad.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 6:01 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: my Target ad in last Sunday's paper did not have Christmas on any page.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 5:38 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: At the end of a recent transaction, I received a $5 off red and green coupon that said "Merry Christmas" with my receipt.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 4:31 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: How pleasing to see "Merry Christmas" all around the store, especially in view of many others rejecting our greeting and roots.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 4:14 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I noticed a Target store with Merry Christmas signs hung above the check-out lines. Hooray!

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 4:05 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Thrilled to see an entire 'tab' on their webpage titled Christmas. They make a huge effort online to showcase Christmas for what it is. In these economic times I would like to see this type of company benefit in their bottom because they responded to the call.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 3:37 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Right on the front doors for all to see was a Merry Christmas sign. Thank you for naming the day and not being generic and "politically" correct.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 3:14 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The cashier at checkout wished us a cheerful Merry Christmas as we left the store!

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 3:07 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was happily surprised to see Merry Christmas on Target's front doors and in store displays! You don't see that often enough in stores!

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 3:07 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: IN MY OPINION,TARGET REALLY HAS THE SPIRIT! THE STORE IS DECORATED VERY NICELY CUSTOMER SERVISE, CASHIERS & FLOOR WORKERS ARE MOSTLY CHRISTMAS FREINDLY & VERY HELPFUL & HAVE A SMILE,& ARE VERY HELPFUL TO US,THE CUSTOMERS....

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 2:51 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Until Target gets United Way or Salvation Army "charity kettles" at its entrances, I will not be frequenting its stores. This prohibition from Target top management is downright un-Christian and un-American.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 2:13 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: DIDN'T WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 2:24 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: The ability to give to the needy through the Salvation Army collection baskets at this time of year is a given - or should be. Shame on Target for not allowing this to take place at their stores. I will shop elsewhere this "Christmas" Season and throughout the year. ...

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 1:43 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Will not allow Salvation Army to collect funds outside store. Also no Christmas greeting in store, happy holidays instead.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 1:31 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: My family was so happy to see Target's Merry Christmas signs in their store. We were upset a few years ago when we heard they were not to tell customers Merry Christmas. We shopped elsewhere that year. Now very happy with Target.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 1:20 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: "Merry Christmas" on the front door of every Target store in the nation. I'd say that's pretty friendly!

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 1:17 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: There is quite the Christmas section - and good response from retail clerks with "Merry Christmas"

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 1:10 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Mays Landing, NJ - Some cards that wished a Merry Christmas and some Christian Cards to choose from with Bible versus and Jesus on them. ...

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 12:31 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: As long as Target refuses to allow Salvation Army to ring a bell and collect in front of their stores, I will never set foot in one of their stores. Their policy is offensive to me!

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 10:51 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Wow! Christmas greets you at the front door! We were excited to see that Target has Christmas displayed all throughout the store.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 10:30 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: "Merry Christmas" was prominently displayed at the store entrance.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 12:53 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Willing to help you find items; greeted with respect;friendly appearance mainly the smiles. Only thing no nativity items to be bought.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 12:51 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Target has refused to let the Salvation Army collect donations at their store siting that a Christian organization can be offensive to their other patrons....

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 9:34 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target in Foothill Ranch, CA had Merry Christmas above EACH checkout register! Way to go!

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 9:27 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: The Target Television commerical says "Shop the Target Holiday Sale!" What holiday is the store talking about? Why has the store decided to say "holiday" instead of Christmas? Christmas is the Holiday that we are celebrating after all!

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 7:59 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: As you continue to disallow Salavation Army to be outside your stores...I will be VERY reluctant to shop with you.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 7:50 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: I didn't seen any Nativity scenes to purchase at Target.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 12:07 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Most of the personnel at this Target store in Bemidji, MN were very friendly and when wished a Merry Christmas, were not the least bit offended.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 7:10 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: While shopping in a Super Target in Charlotte, NC, we passed a saleslady that was humming a Christmas song. I commented to the lady that I enjoyed her song...and that there should be Christmas music playing throughout the store. She told me that was not allowed - that it may be offensive to some. How disappointing!!

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 7:04 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: It was refreshing to see "Merry Christmas" signs hanging in the store as decorations!

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 6:01 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was surprised to see our local Target store using Merry Christmas banners and I purchased a Merry Christmas exterior lighted piece there. I will do more of my shopping there.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 11:12 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Tried to find religious boxed Christmas Cards - the store had NONE....

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 5:31 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: In clear bold letters appeared "Merry Christmas" on their front door. A definite change from last year!

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 12:21 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: "Christmas" is all over the website. They sell nativity sets, nativity stocking holders, etc. I was pleasantly surprised!

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 11:00 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: The Salvation Army is not allowed to be in front of the stores to collect money to help people. That's NOT the way we do things at Christmas time [in America] and it puts a damper on the spirit of the season. I won't shop there at this time of year because of this.

Comment Date: Dec 3 2009 9:43 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: "Christmas" is used multiple times throughout the website.

Comment Date: Dec 3 2009 6:32 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The store is Christmas friendly.

Comment Date: Dec 3 2009 4:35 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: NO CHRISTMAS or nativity pieces.

Comment Date: Dec 3 2009 8:34 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: It was heartening to approach the local Target store and see,in big letters, on the front glass next to the door "MERRY CHRISTMAS." Thanks, TARGET.

Comment Date: Dec 2 2009 5:55 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Clerk wished me a "Merry Christmas" after I wished her one.

Comment Date: Dec 3 2009 1:47 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: I didn't see the word Christmas anywhere. It was 'artificial trees on sale','Holiday Stockings' and 'Holiday ornaments'....

Comment Date: Dec 3 2009 1:48 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Last year while shopping at Target in Bangor, Maine the clerk was not allowed to say Merry Christmas...I do not know if that policy has changed but will check it out again this year.

Comment Date: Dec 2 2009 12:38 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I have recently had some surgery which required me to shop via wheelchair, which has given a different prospective to visiting stores. It was really neat to go through the check out lanes, and to look up and see all the pretty snowflakes, and the words Merry Christmas!

Comment Date: Dec 2 2009 10:45 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: I saw two signs with "Merry Christmas" , other than that the Christmas merchandise is in the back corner of the store. The merchandise is labeled "Holiday" not Christmas. The lack of Christmas good is stunning, a quarter of an isle of cards, very few ornaments, other decorations are equally sparse. I buy my son's diapers ect. there but I refuse to spend my Christmas gift dollars in a store which doesn't embrace Christmas. I'll shop online for my gifts.

Comment Date: Dec 2 2009 9:51 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I visited a Target in Sierra Vista, AZ yesterday and was glad to see many Christmas items on the shelves. However, I was sorely disapointed to recieve a "Happy Holiday" greeting from one of the cashiers. The vast majority of those shopping during December are buying Christmas gifts, not "holiday" gifts. Retailers should bear in mind who there target audiences are, and direct their employees to issue everyone a Merry Christmas, not a generic Happy Holiday.

Comment Date: Dec 2 2009 8:53 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Christmas friendly store & staff but would like to see more religious merchandise for sale to capture, focus on, and promote the "true" meaning of Christmas.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 10:22 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was on Target's website and searched "Christmas". The following items came up: Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, Christmas ornaments, Christmas lights and Christmas stockings. Respectfully to the person that stated that the sinage for the artificial tree was "Artificial Tree", the website notes the artificial tree as "Basic PVC Pine Christmas Tree".

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 9:32 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas sign on front door and over cashier, but signs are small.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 8:37 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was really impressed with the "Merry Christmas" sign on the front window of the store. They do offer some nativity sets and a few Christian ornaments but could have more.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 7:45 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was very pleased when purchasing Christmas cards this year. There were cards specifically pertaining to Jesus, some with bible verses.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 7:41 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I have to say I was pleasantly surprised that Target has displayed hanging banners over their registers that say "Merry Christmas". I haven't seen this in a long time, it's usually "Happy Holidays" everywhere I go. I can't speak for other retailers because I haven't been out there shopping very much yet, the store I frequent the most lately is Target. Way to go Target!!

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 7:18 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I didn't see "Christmas" any where in the store. There were snow flakes and cardboard ornaments hanging from the ceiling, but nothing about Christmas. Even the sign for the Christmas trees only said, "Artificial Trees". I was really disappointed. I haven't shopped at Target for years, and may need to quit shopping there once again.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 6:47 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Never heard any Christmas music and was never told "Merry Christmas". When I said "Merry Christmas" the employees would just smile. It didn't "feel" like Christmas at all!!!!

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 6:36 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Went into Penfield NY store to buy Christmas cards. I only found 4 boxes out of approx 50 that mentioned Jesus by name. Every other one was either seasonal, funny, or friendly "holiday" greeting. Very disappointing!

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 2:40 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: They have Xmas decorations and songs playing, but none of their signs actually say, "Merry Christmas." They either have nothing hanging or they say, "Happy Holidays"

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 1:31 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: My local super Target in Roswell GA has a 'Merry Christmas' banner on their store front entrance. A very pleasant suprize! We will sure use the store this year after avoiding it in previous years.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 1:05 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was pleasantly surprised when I pulled into the parking lot and saw on the front of the store "Merry Christmas". This is the Spartanburg store. And they had Christmas Carols playing inside as well.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 12:56 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I LOVE the Merry Christmas signs displayed above the checkouts at your Lynnwood outlet!! My cashier also expressed to me her joy at seeing "Merry Christmas" ... she said last year she worked at a competitor store, and they were NOT allowed to stay Merry Christmas, and that made her angry. Thank you for celebrating the season with us!!

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 12:45 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: While shopping in the store Christmas music was playing, including the Hallelujah Chorus. Wonderful shopping experience. Clerks were helpful.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 10:19 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Nothing in retailers ad with the words Christmas. Went to the store, nothing in the store says Christmas, they have holiday trees, holiday ornaments, etc. Walked out without buying one single thing.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 7:14 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Wow! They actually had a Merry Christmas sign in the front window! I have skipped Target in past years due to no mention of Christmas.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 10:15 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: When I looked for wrapping paper or gift bags today at Target, I could find nothing that pertained to the birth of Jesus. I asked an attendand if there was anything with a Nativity or a baby Jesus. She said "No"

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 7:57 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Had plenty of employees to help, was friendly, cheaper than some stores

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 7:30 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The decorations in the Brandywine, MD Target included "Merry Christmas" signs.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 5:29 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Upon seeing their Merry Christmas sign, I entered Target which I haven't been to because of their unfriendly stand with Salvation Army bell ringers in the past. I mentioned to the Mgr how happy I was to see the sign on their door. He was shocked and then smiled and acknowledged my comment.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 4:23 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: We shopped on Black Friday and the employees were very friendly and courtious. They helped us find something we couldn't find. The cashier was very friendly and thanked us for shopping there. Great experience! Good job Target!

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 3:08 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Chirstmas sign at the door! A big turnaround from a couple of years ago! My favorite store, I am glad Target is recognizing the reason for the season!

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 2:42 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The words Merry Christmas greet you as you enter the store. Clerks are friendly and will respond with Merry Christmas if you say it to them.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 1:57 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The words Merry Christmas appeared in the door!

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 11:18 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Christmas Delivery for shipping presents on their website. Christmas theme is evident and not avoided.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 11:11 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: "Merry Christmas" posted on front windows!! How refreshing...

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 9:47 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Im glad that Target has become Christmas friendly. They will get my and my families business this year and every year that they chose to aknowlege CHRISTmas. Thanks Target well done.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 9:19 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The Target store I visited in Florida has hung "Merry Christmas" banners over the checkout areas.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 9:09 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I LOVE that the Target web site has Merry Christmas all over it! GO TARGET!

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 9:01 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Actually said "Merry Christmas" and seemed to mean it.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 7:57 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: "Merry Christmas" signs above check out stands.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 7:44 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: They are using the word Christmas & no longer call them 'holiday trees.' So grateful as I really like this store.

Comment Date: Dec 8 2009 7:51 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Target's entire 36-page Sunday newspaper insert ad mentions the word Christmas only once. Page 35 says "Get Cozy with Christmas" which advertises a heater... They refer to Holiday only.

Followup Date: Dec 8 2009 12:01 PM
Followup Comment: Today's (6 Dec) Target insert in the Palm Beach Post Newspaper was 43 pages. CHRISTMAS was never mentioned in any of the countless HOLIDAY sales ads/pictures. No pictures of Santa,no Merry Christmas. The word "Holiday" however was on most pages. The "Holiday" on 25 December is "Christmas". To some it is "politially incorrect to say Merry Christmas. I find that offensive."Holiday" was not born on 25 December---Jesus Christ was. Thus, Merry Christmas is appropriate not Merry "Holiday". See Target's insert in all major newspapers.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 7:04 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target has a "Merry Christmas" sign in the front window as you enter the store. We noticed it right away and felt good about shopping there! Keep Christ in Christmas...

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 6:43 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I saw Christmas all over the Target in Ohio and it kind of surprised me. Way to go Target to spread the real meaning of the season we celebrate.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 6:03 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 4:29 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Outside Christmas tree carpet advertised x mas only. Whether in a rush or not, we shouldn't avoid the our Lord's name. Bought my Christmas tree next door at Walmart. Less money for Target.

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 10:39 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I specifically told the Customer Service Rep that I appreciated them saying Merry Christmas.

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 10:09 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The Targets in Muskegon, MI and Grand Rapids, MI were awesome! There was a "Merry Christmas" sign for every two registers across the entire checkout area of the store. I was taken aback - and then thought to myself, Target must really be throwing-in with the "pro Christmas" crowd, and I hope they are richly rewarded. It was heart-warming.

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 9:58 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 8:39 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Wow! What a difference from last year! There was a Merry Christmas on the outside window of Target and beautiful decorations! Apparently the staff there does not have to whisper Merry Christmas to you anymore! I really like shopping at Target and was glad to see the change! Merry Christmas Target!

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 10:00 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Target in my town displays many white paper decor and some red. ornaments... you don't see traditional decorations and only have Merry Christmas in very small writting by back of cash registers. ...

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 3:37 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I was upset when I told a Target employee Merry Christmas and their response was Happy Holidays....the woman said they weren't allowed to use the word Christmas. Very sad indeed, when in fact Christmas is a celebration of Christ's birth.

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 2:46 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I very seldom shop at Target because of past NO CHRISTMAS in store...shopped in the other day and the word MERRY CHRISTMAS appeared at the front of the store a delight to my eyes...God is good God is good all the time.

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 2:00 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I only found the word Christmas once in this Sunday's ad and it was on a box of Little Debbie's Christmas Tree cakes.

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 11:59 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was shopping at Target and noticed a large Merry Christmas banner over the checkout register. I expressed my thanks to the manager on duty for their support of Merry Christmas. He was genuinely pleased to hear something positive!

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 11:22 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 4:53 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Nowhere does the word Christmas appear in the store. They have thing labeled as "Holiday" Trees, "Holiday" stockings, and "Holiday" ornaments. to make things worse they have several signs that say Happy Hanuckkah, but no Merry Christmas. Most of the "Holiday" Cards that they stock, even the ones with the nativity on it, don't mention the word Christmas.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 10:37 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I appreciate that Target this year is displaying Merry Christmas at their store.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 9:37 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Last visit at Target was approx. two weeks ago. The first thing I saw as we entered the door was a "Merry Christmas" decal on the door. Am very pleased to see Target change their policy!

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 9:36 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: What a nice surprise to see Merry Christmas posted on the front of the store as you walk in.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 8:43 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Thank you for not taking Christmas out of you advertisements.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 6:37 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: No mention of the word Christmas in the stores. Do not allow the Salvation Army collect donations to help the needed.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 2:54 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: LovetheChristmas on the doors

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 2:42 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: No music was playing at all.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 1:52 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: At the beginning of the November, I was shopping at my local Target (Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee), and as I was checking out I noticed approimately 6 signs predominately dislpayed over the check out lanes that read "Merry Christmas". Several days later, I returned and there was a "Merry Christmas" sign on the front door. WAY TO GO TARGET! I will be shopping there more this Christmas season.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 1:01 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 10:23 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I noticed that the website for Christmas was www.taget.com/christmas. Instead of christmas, they could of used holiday season, happy holidays, etc.but they used christmas. Their website was also mentioned all throughout the magizine. I also like the way target works with the Salvation Army.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 12:20 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I drove past their door yesterday and saw a sign that said "Merry Christmas". I am going to watch them and see if there are more Christian friendly signs.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 10:01 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I received a coupon after checking out for money off my next purchase. Then in big bold letters it said "Merry Christmas". I was SO pleasantly surprised. I will certainly spend more of my money in Target than the "politically correct" stores.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 9:05 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target's website is extreemly Christmas friendly, sporting a tab that reads "Christmas" and many other Christmas friendly terms.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 8:55 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Although they sell a plethera of Christmas decorations, almost all are "secular" type decorations (Santa, penguins, etc.). Black Friday ads and decorations were Christmas related in their styling (red and green ornaments), but without specific mention of Christmas. Did not hear any Christmas music playing in store, and did not see much available for sale from popular artist. Obviously reckognize the impact of Christmas deco in their stores and the influence on spending, but definitely trying to keep it politcally correct.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 8:51 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 8:48 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: TARGET HAS LOTS OF MERRY CHRISTMAS ITEMS. ON THE DOOR AS YOU WALK IN THERE ARE WINDOW CLINGS THAT SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS. GO TARGET!!!

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 8:47 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Thanks!

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 8:38 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Not one employee said Merry Christmas it was all Happy Holidays...I asked a cashier who was wearing a cross why she doesn't say Merry Christmas and she said that Target told her there are 50 people waiting to do your job, if you want to keep yours then say Happy Holidays, we can't afford to offend anyone. Guess what?? I'M OFFENDED and I since my dollars don't matter to Target. I'll take my business elsewhere this CHRISTMAS!

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 8:16 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: i wish that your store would have a big sign saying "merry christmas" instead of happy holidays. the first word in christmas is CHRIST...He is the one who is being honored. if you still use happy holidays this year i will not be shopping at your store.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 9:57 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I just received an add that has a link to show you how throughout the year Target supports Salvation Army. It is Target.com/salvationarmy. I had a wonderful shopping experience in The Woodlands, Tx. The staff was friendly and receptive to hearing Merry Christmas and replied you too. There are things that say Merry Christmas throughout the store as well as items for sale with this.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 8:10 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas is displayed through out the store whereas last year it was Happy Hoildays.. It was refreshing to see this walking into Target as I shop there freqently.. I have seen a few nativity items for sale through out the store as well...now only if the staffers were as jovial

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 7:04 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Before Thankgiving the have the words, Merry Christmas in the front doors.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 6:48 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: We first noticed prominent Christmas signage at Target while on vacation in Williamsburg, VA at the beginning of November. Upon entering the store, we thanked the associates for using the phrase "Merry Christmas!" rather than "Happy Holidays!" Upon returning back to TN, the same is true at our local Target. We let our local management know how appreciative we were of their stance too.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 6:02 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was pleasantly surprised to see "Merry Christmas" posted on the front doors of Target and Christmas music playing inside.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 4:16 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 12:58 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Target's catalog showed exclusively Christmas symbols and colors, like a christmas tree and others all throughout their catalog, yet decides to only call it the Holidays. If they want to call it the Holidays then they should not be so "exclusive" and should also print symbols of Kwanza and Hanukka. It's "the Holidays" right?

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 9:58 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 9:47 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Not a single mention of Christmas or even the "holidays". Just a retailer eager to relieve me of my money.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 9:38 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 9:26 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was very happy to see the Target store in Paradise Valley, AZ have "Merry Christmas" decorations up-only a few here and there, but its a start! :o)

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 8:42 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The store says 'Merry Christmas' on the outside and has a huge Christmas section with Christmas songs playing. I enjoy being in the store.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 8:42 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was pleased to see the decorations on the store windows as you enter the store said 'Merry Christmas' ---- not 'Happy Holidays". Good for Target.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 8:09 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I read all of the "religious" "Christmas" cards on the rack, and not one mentioned Jesus. I did find a little set of ornaments that had nativity figures.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 7:59 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Praise God - they actually use the word Christmas on their website and on the calendar is written Merry Christmas on the 25th. I will be buying as many gifts from Target as possible.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 7:42 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 7:29 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas signs on the front doors and inside the store. Last year it was not like that. I'm very happy to see it this year.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 7:20 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: We walked up to the automatic door of our local Target and the first sign we gazed upon was "Merry Christmas." I told my children, " As long as they keep the message of Christ in Christmas (revealed in the sign), we'll shop here.They look for those words wherever we go so they can testify to our Wonderful Savior and to the people in the store/business, as well.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 5:21 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: They have added a link on their website called "Christmas".

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 5:07 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: No Christmas friendly indication.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 5:06 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Thank you, Target, for your Merry Christmas signs again this year in stores! I appreciate that and will continue to shop Target!

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 4:54 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was very pleased for upon entering the store, big MERRY CHRISTMAS signs were prominently displayed. I definitely plan to shop here this Christmas. Thank you Target for being sensitive to the season.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 4:47 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I saw MERRY CHRISTMAS All over the store and on my way home I sang CHRISTMAS CAROLS the Whole way Home.I will be Shopping IN TARGET FOR EVERYTHING THIS CHRISTMAS.THANK YOU JENNY.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 4:27 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas greeting prominently posted on outside store decorations

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 4:16 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: The staff was indifferent of my questions or concerns. It was difficult to find someone to help me. Store was dirty and unorganized. Prices were too high and they were often out of what I came there for.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 4:16 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: While they do mention Christmas on their webpage, their ads don't mention Christmas at all and instead say "holiday prices". Until that changes I won't be shopping there no matter what deals they offer.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 3:45 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Hubby did some Christmas shopping today in Target and was wished a Merry Christmas by an employee who added that he would wish EVERYONE a Merry Christmas. wow !

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 3:43 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target employees are wonderful - friendly, courteous,they thank you for shopping with them, and they say "Merry Christmas". Their store has snowflakes with "Merry Christmas" on them. I love Target

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 3:31 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: When I paid for merchandise, the clerk responded with, "Happy Holidays", I responded with Merry Christmas to which I received a blank stare.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 3:31 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: In store Christmas trees are called "trees", no mention of Christmas. Same in print. Had to look hard (last row in the store, very back of the store) to find a church decoration and an angel ornament. Maybe I needed to look harder but nothing in there referenced Jesus.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 3:05 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 2:58 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I saw three signs hanging at the checkout registers that said "Merry Christmas," didn't see Christmas mentioned anywhere else in the store.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 1:15 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was so pleased when shopping at Target last week that they were playing Christmas music and I thanked them for that!

Comment Date: Nov 26 2009 8:03 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: great shopping pleausure =-)

Comment Date: Nov 26 2009 7:25 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I stopped at a Target in the Buffalo, NY area & was pleasantly surprised to see Merry Christmas posted prominently in the windows of the front entrance.

Comment Date: Nov 26 2009 5:17 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I have not seen the word Chrismas in an ad for the past 2 Sunday fliers.

Comment Date: Nov 26 2009 4:04 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: They display signs saying "Merry Christmas" as I came in the front door and all through the store. Clerk was Christmas friendly.

Comment Date: Nov 26 2009 7:53 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: They actually sell nativities! This is a very hard to find item in most stores.

Comment Date: Nov 26 2009 6:33 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Wow, Wow, Wow! Thank you Target for celebrating Christmas. Visited in-store in Kansas felt like a kid again with the "Christmas" decorations and displays through out the store. Target employees were helpful, friendly and accomodating in meeting our shopping needs. Web pages displayed Christmas items and advertised Christmas promonantly. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Wishing you and yours (and theirs) a very Merry Christmas and bountiful New Year.

Comment Date: Nov 26 2009 5:12 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: They have Merry Christmas signs posted right in the store, hanging from the ceiling no less where everyone when they look up can see.

Comment Date: Nov 26 2009 5:01 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I won't shop Target because they won't let the Salvation Army bellringers stand outside or near their stores. This is and always has been a part of Christmas giving.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 11:02 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: I won't buy anything that does not have Christmas on it, including wrapping paper,napkins,cards or Christmas gifts. I could find nothing at Target to buy.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 10:07 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The windows and doors of our local Target say Merry Christmas in huge letters and their web commercials all state Christmas. Lots of Christmas inside too. I will shop Target this Christmas season!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 8:27 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: While in Target in Plainville, MA, I looked for the word "Christmas" The Christmas trees were referred to as "Trees". The only place I saw "CHRISTmas" was on Cards. Their decorations were snowflakes. We saw a dish towel that said "Merry" ONLY. I was disappointed. Bring back Salvation Army . They simply sit, ring the bell and ALWAYS say Thank you & Merry Christmas, they never ask for money.Children need to learn the blessing of giving.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 8:22 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Merry Christmas displayed once you enter the store. No less than awesome for me and my family. I am very proud of Target and will start my buying for Christmas there!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 8:01 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The Target store in my neighborhood posted Merry Christmas signs in their windows and hung them from the ceiling. I made sure to let the employees know that I appreciated it.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 7:20 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Checking out at the Canton, MI (Ford Rd) store today, I noticed "Merry Christmas" signs hanging from the ceiling. A nice switch from a couple of years ago! (Wouldn't mind seeing less use of the word "holidays" in their sales circulars though.) But at least they're on the right track.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 6:44 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: At Target in Mt. Juliet, TN, there were Merry Christmas decorations up and for sale, which was encouraging considering the stance a couple of years back was very different!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 6:25 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: While they learned their lesson a couple of years ago about not having traditional Christmas items for sale, they still will not allow the Salvation Army bell ringers. I absolutely refuse to shop there - I've sent thousands of dollars in sales to Walmart instead. I wish they'd stop using that "politically correct" speech about not allowing any group outside their store. Get real Target and wise up!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 5:34 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: targets pretty good

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 4:54 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I wasn't aware of this campaign when I went to Target today so really didn't look around the store; however, I did notice on one of the entrance doors they did have the "Merry Christmas".

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 6:27 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: I could not find 1 thing related to Christmas. NOTHING related 2 Jesus or Nativity. Tried 2 look 4 dish towels with angels,Star of Bethlehem, shepherds&sheep, how about "wise men" w/ gifts at least, but nothing. All I could find is snowmen &penguins, what the heck???! Even worse they sell "Holiday" stockings! I celebrate Chanukah too & I assure u that stockings r NOT used in Chanukah celebrations.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 3:56 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: It was good to know that the Target in Fullerton, CA has Merry Christmas signs posted right on their glass door as you come in to the store. I'm happy Target in acknowledges the reason for the season.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 3:19 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: We visited Target in Redding, CA and found that the Salvation Army was not allowed to put their kettles out since it might be offensive. We also understand that no mention of "Christmas" is allowed anywhere in the store. We will no longer enter a Target store until we are assured, and have verified, that it is "Christmas friendly". Phil and Marilyn

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 2:07 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: There are "Merry Christmas" signs in the front window and around at the Target store in Pace, FL. I was delighted to see that they had the "Little People Nativity play set" on sale for half price. Even though they were out, they had rain check forms on the shelf.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 1:36 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was greeted with helpful, cheerful faces...one man donning a santa hat! The store was beautifully decorated but what made the shopping trip (in fact my entire day of shopping) great, was above the registers....signs all the way down the checkout aisles that said "Merry Christmas!!" Yeah!! Thank you Target for remembering the REASON FOR THE SEASON!!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 1:24 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 12:49 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 11:08 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I went to Target in Humble, Texas before Thanksgiving, and they already had their "Merry Christmas" signs hanging from the ceilings. Way to go Target; they will get my money now! Sorry Best Buy and Toys R Us.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 9:58 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was so happy to see "Merry Christmas" banners on the doors! I felt affirmed in my celebration of the Christmas season.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 9:33 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: The Target Stores in Arizona have REFUSED access to Salvation Army "Bell Ringers" They point out that they give $$$ to charities but they must feel better qualified to decide where to give as opposed to letting us decide to give to the bel ringer. I canceled my Target Card in protest and will not shop there til the bells ring.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 8:53 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Hurrah for Target unabashedly broadcasting 'Christmas' in their in-store displays! You are the store for me.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 8:49 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target's website has several ads that say "Christmas". Thank you Target!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 8:06 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Numerous Merry Christmas signs hanging all over the store in Chaska, Minnesota. Good job, Target! Very uplifting and encouraging.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 7:53 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: i was glad to see various merchandise available with merry christmas this year. i will definately shop there again this year, after being disappointed by their lack of respect for displaying "merry christmas" items in years past! thank you target!!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 7:51 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was looking for a birthday present for my 1yr. Grandchild, when I notice they have a childs size playset of the Nativity Set for ages 1yr and up

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 7:42 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: "Merry Christmas" right on the front door! I haven't seen that in a while - it so puts you in the mood!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 7:32 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 7:09 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The Target near our house in Birmingham, Alabama has "Merry Christmas" signs hanging throughout the store. I was excited to see them!!!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 7:06 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Our Woodbridge VA. store has a Merry Christmas decal and decorations on the windows. I was happy to see it. It definitely makes me feel better about shopping there this Christmas season. I feel citizen action drives like this one have great merit. It's important to keep retailers accountable and help them remember the significance of Christmas and the many customers that celebrate it, instead of trying to be so politically correct.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 6:24 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The Super Target on University Road in Huntsville Alabama actually has a large Merry Christmas sign on their front door! It was great to see!! I hope to see more. Kudos to Target!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 6:00 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Driving past the front door of Target there was only one sign of greeting on the door, "Merry Christmas". Thank you!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 5:54 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target has "Merry Christmas" decal displays in their window in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 5:06 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I have always enjoyed shopping at your store. It saddened me to see the lack of mention of "Christmas" in your advertisment for this Christmas season. I am sorry...this year I will not shop this year for my grandchildrens gifts from Target

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 3:47 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I'm glad to have this site and am glad that Target has been found to be Christmas friendly this year but sad that so many other stores have not. I do remember several years ago that Target wasn't friendly at all and so many of us stopped shopping there so there is hope for the other stores if we stop shopping there they will get the point.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 3:22 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target has signs that say Merry Christmas and they have many Christmas items. Their cards say Merry Christmas and they have political Christmas cards with Obama's picture on the front. I would not buy those cards. This Target is located in Palm Coast, Florida.

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 12:27 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Loved the "Merry Christmas" sign on the front door...made me smile!!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 11:50 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was so happy to see a MERRY CHRISTMAS sticker on the outside of the door.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 11:34 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was pleased to see snowflakes, and a "Merry Christmas" sign right at the front door of my local Target store! It was large and easy to read.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 10:51 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: During the last Christmas season I noted that there was nothing relating to God or Jesus's birth in the Christmas merchandise for sale. I heard that it was done deliberately. It upset me to the point that I do not want to shop in that store anymore.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 10:25 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I went to my local Target and I was pleased to see a couple of Merry Christmas banners hanging above their check-out department.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 9:52 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Tried to shop for Merry Christmas Pj's for my children and all I could find were "Happy Holiday" pj's. I refuse to buy anything that says "Happy Holidays". Target is missing the boat.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 9:46 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Located above the doors on my local Target Store was written, "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" It was so exciting to see that, again. Thank you Target.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 9:27 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The moment I entered the store it had a very Christmas friendly atmosphere. I was so happy to see this! We are starting to stand up to people who want to destroy OUR NATION and misrepresent what we stand for! Target will keep our business! We told the employees we saw that we Loved the Christmas atmosphere!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 8:55 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target has a Merry Christmas sticker right on the front door!!!! And lots of Christmas decorations. I love shopping at Target, just bought my nieces birthday and Christmas gifts there yesterday, and stocking stuffers, and shipping materials to send it all to them. I am so happy that they are not shying away from the reason that we are all buying at this time of year!!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 8:44 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was very pleased & excited to see that Target has "Merry Christmas" decorations everywhere in the store!!! I'm glad they aren't trying to be "politically correct" & are keeping CHRIST in Christmas!!!!!! :D

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 8:39 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Had "Merry Christmas" signs posted above cashier lines and outside entrance doors! Awesome, Target! I ended up spending more there b/c of it!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 8:34 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was glad to see "Merry Christmas!" displayed in their decorations everywhere.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 8:29 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was happy to be in Target this week when I realized they were recognizing Christmas. To those that are using this site to lower their ratings based on the bell ringers - I am not sure that is fair. This site is about the issue of recognizing Christmas - not if they allow people to solicit their customers. That, to me, is a different issue.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 8:19 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 7:57 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Please don't be so quick to judge Target based on email rumors about their ban against the Salvation Army. It was nothing directed specifically toward Salvataion Army; they don't allow ANY organization to to solicit outside their entrance/exit doors. I know this because I sent the email to my sister-in-law who worked in Target's marketing department at the time, and she quickly dispelled the rumor for me. It's a shame that as much as it is well intended, a false assumption or rumor can be circulated so quickly. Thank you. God bless.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 7:43 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: last year and this year I have noticed very prominent signs with the greeting of "Merry Christmas" all over the store

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 7:32 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: I noticed that Target has been given a favorable rating by some this year. I'm pleased to hear that the store is friendly within, but outside Target continues to ban the Salvation Army bell ringers. While collecting for the poor, the bell ringers have cheerfully rung out the welcome sounds of Christmas goodwill and cheer for years, and Target's decision to forbid the bells in front of their store is more than unfriendly. It is a cowardly concession to those who annually claim to be offended.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 6:34 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: As I walked in the store, I noticed a "Merry Christmas" sign on the front doors. I thought, hey that's pretty cool. And then on the inside, there were literally dozens of "Merry Christmas" signs all over the store. Way to go Target!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 6:20 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was pleasantly surprised to see the words "Merry Christmas" in the front window of the store for all to see. Thank you, Target for wishing me a Merry Christmas!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 5:53 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: They've only featured Christmas in one area...better than years past, but not anywhere near Christmas friendly!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 5:12 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: THEY WERE PLAYING CHRISTMAS HYMNS.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 4:40 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target has gotten on board and is in the Christmas spirit. To bad they had to lose all those sales a few years back to get the point. But, they are one retailer I will support this Christmas season. Cheers

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 4:13 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: My Target has a HUGE MERRY CHRISTMAS window cling right in the front window of the store! Way to go TARGET!!!!!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 3:55 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: I have not shoppped at Target for a long time because they would not allow the Salvation Army Bell Ringers in front of their stores. I am glad to see that thay are using the CHRISTMAS theme in their stores. But I would be more interested in shopping there if they allowed the Salvation Army Bell Ringers back.

Followup Date: Nov 24 2009 4:18 PM
Followup Comment: I was very disappointed when they refused to allow the Salvation Army Bell Ringers to stand in front of their store. They do such an awesome job helping those in need how could they refuse them. I haven't shopped in a Target store in a long time. I do appreciate them using the CHRISTMAS theme in their stores, now lets bring the bell ringers back.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 3:32 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I observed a sign displaying "Merry Christmas" on the front door of a couple of Target stores... Way to go Target!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 3:19 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Was very happy to see Target store in Parker,CO displaying Merry Christmas on the front doors and inside the store. THANKS!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 3:06 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 3:04 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was very happy to see Merry Christmas displayed at the entrance to my local Target store. I think Target has gotten the message.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 2:35 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Our Target Store at Bashford Manor has posted on their front door "Merry Christmas". I am so glad to see them do this. Thank you Target!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 1:13 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 10:17 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The store proudly displayed a prominent window sticker that said, "Merry Christmas!" That made my day :-)

Comment Date: Nov 23 2009 9:43 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The website recognizes Christmas on their home page

Comment Date: Nov 23 2009 8:36 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The signs on the doorways refer to Christmas; very heartening to see. I appreciated it -- had a good time shopping at Target this year.

Comment Date: Nov 23 2009 6:26 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I quit shopping at Target when they quit being Christmas Friendly even though it is the closest store to my home. I have already begun shopping there once again! Well Done, Target! Merry Christmas to you too!

Comment Date: Nov 23 2009 4:40 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Target's web site is quite Christmas friendly as of 11/20/09. The front page promotes free Christmas shipping and it has a tab entitled "Christmas." Hope Target keeps up the good work!

Comment Date: Nov 23 2009 9:11 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: "Merry Christmas" signs on the door and over the cashiers.