Number of Ratings83

Christmas-Friendly53%

Christmas-Negligent31%

Christmas-Offensive16%

Comment Date: Dec 29 2009 10:25 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: They set up their Christmas racks in early Nov and we found a big inflatable nativity set; we bought it on the spot. We set it up in December and it wasn't up for 1 HOUR before a passerby stopped his car and asked where we bought it; we told him and he said he was driving directly to Home Depot to buy his own. Nice job guys.

Comment Date: Dec 28 2009 6:07 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Upon entering the Petoskey Home Depot - we were greeting with "Happy Holiday" - I replied: Merry Christmas" - he repeated HH to me and I again said Merry Christmas.

Comment Date: Dec 21 2009 8:07 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: When I lamented to a clerk that Home Depot doesn't carry any Nativities in their outdoor yard decorations, she told me to check at Garden Ridge. I went there and found a Nativity scene for the yard and purchased it.

Comment Date: Dec 20 2009 6:11 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Cashier wished me a Merry Christmas!

Comment Date: Dec 19 2009 8:23 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Clerk said she was told, "do not say Merry Christmas." Told the clerk that we will do our future shopping at Lowes.

Comment Date: Dec 18 2009 10:26 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Clerk was very friendly and wished my husband and me a Merry Christmas, BEFORE we wished him the same!

Comment Date: Dec 18 2009 11:36 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Cashier was very friendly in the Christmas Spirit and actually responded with Merry Christmas when I wished it to her

Comment Date: Dec 16 2009 10:48 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Sells lots of decorations for Christmas but no mention of Chritmas...

Comment Date: Dec 16 2009 12:57 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Just as I walked in the door a gentleman greeted me with a smile and "Merry Christmas!" Thank you Home Depot!

Comment Date: Dec 13 2009 9:14 PM
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.

Comment Date: Dec 13 2009 4:59 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was surprised to see so many things at their store with the word "Christmas" on it when just a year or two ago, I couldn't find anything there with the same. Good for them.

Comment Date: Dec 12 2009 6:46 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Used the phrase "Here the sounds of December 25th" in a TV ad. December 25th is Christmas; obviously Home Depot shies away from using the term Christmas. If you cant respect the holiday Home Depot by using its name, dont patronize me for my Christmas dollars.

Comment Date: Dec 14 2009 9:54 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: The store itself --meaning the displays, advertisements in the store-- and overall impression, is very negative. Sure, they'll sell the decorations, but I don't know of any other holiday that uses Christmas ornaments this time of year. No sense not calling them what they are...

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 8:53 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I wished them Merry Christmas and the clerk repeated Merry Christmas to me.

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 5:12 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Love hearing Merry Chirstmas! Its Great to celebrate Jesus

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 4:50 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was very happy today when I checked out at The Home Depot and the cashier said, "Merry Christmas."

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 12:58 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I did not notice any indication that Home Depot supported the theme of Christmas, other than selling Christmas decorations.

Comment Date: Dec 11 2009 2:54 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was at Home Depot at the customer service area when I observed a customer which was concluding a business transaction. The customer concluded her purchase and the man said, "Merry Christmas!" I was surprised! And, delighted!! ...I'm thinking most retailers and consumers like to say and hear "Merry Christmas".

Comment Date: Dec 10 2009 6:12 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: As I walked into Home Depot, the manager had a sign up that said "Merry Christmas". In the word Christmas, Christ was underlined.

Comment Date: Dec 10 2009 3:23 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Needed help in electrical dept. As I finished getting my list completed the salesman wished me a Merry Christmas before I could say it to him.

Comment Date: Dec 9 2009 4:04 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Home Depot was asking people to bring in their old holiday lights for a discount on new holiday lights. I called the credit card company of Home Depot and asked why don't you call them Christmas lights; she wouldn,t comment, so I told them to cancel my credit card...

Comment Date: Dec 9 2009 3:39 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Home depot has great Christmas trees....

Comment Date: Dec 9 2009 3:32 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Home Depot employees are told not to use the word Christmas .... this is unbelievable, since we are celebrating Christ's birth...

Comment Date: Dec 8 2009 11:30 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: The store sells Christmas items,but they label them as Holiday items. ...They play some Christmas music, but they leave Christ out of Christmas.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 9:39 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: No place was there Christmas evident, but you could see plenty of Happy Holiday around. I guess I will have to start shopping at Lowes.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 2:50 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Did not acknowledge Christmas cheer in any way while in store

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 2:20 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: An employee wished me and my family a very enthusiastic "merry Christmas." It really cheered my day!

Comment Date: Dec 6 2009 8:02 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Staff is friendly and has no problem saying Merry Christmas. All types of Christmas music is playing over the sound system too.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 1:24 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Not much on the Web site, kinda boring. Same as usual. The store has a few more things and in places it looks a little festive...

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 6:21 PM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: I could not find the word Christmas anywhere among all the Christmas merchandise. Neither were there any religious items or references to the true meaning of Christmas what so ever. The holiday music being played while I was in the store had no religious theme either.

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 5:12 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Their commercial here in Springfield Mo says "Put more Merry in your Christmas. Thank you Home Depot for recognizing Christmas-my favorite holiday.

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 1:41 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I was very surprised to see "Holiday Trees Arriving on 11/23" at my local Flowery Branch, GA location. What exactly is a "Holiday Tree" They are CHRISTMAS TREES!!!

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 11:57 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Home Depot had a commercial where the company said Merry Christmas.

Comment Date: Dec 5 2009 6:25 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: We visited the Newport News store in Virginia looking for a Nativity display and found none. When we asked one of the men working in the store he said they didn't carry them. All the displays were releated to Christmas such as santa, lights for the house and decorations for the tree but nothing about Christ.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 9:50 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Heard "Merry Christmas" in a TV ad.

Comment Date: Dec 7 2009 10:18 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: ... they don't say Christmas around there

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 8:24 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Such a nice man waited on us, he helped us choose a Christmas tree, packed it up for us, took it to our truck and loaded it for us. He said "Merry Christmas"! Praise God for him :)

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 5:10 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Our Home Depot doesn't shy from saying Merry Christmas.. The associates are always friendly and I have had conversations with the associates about saying Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays...All the ones I have talked to prefer Merry Christmas and use it. Also Have Christmas Trees and Christmas wreaths.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 4:20 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Two different gentlemen helped me and when I wished them Merry Christmas they both responded in kind with great enthusiam.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 3:57 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: All of the TV ads I've seen so far, for 2009, talking about gifts, refer to them as "Holiday" this and "Holiday" that. The word "Christmas" is not mentioned and I don't recall seeing it written either. Remember, there would be no "holiday" if it were not for the birth of Christ, ergo Christmas, as in Christmas presents, trees, cards, etc.

Comment Date: Dec 4 2009 8:11 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Home Depot has potted live evergreens outside their stores. Each one has a big red bow on the top. The tags say "Holiday Trees." I complained to employees who told me it was out of their hands.

Comment Date: Dec 3 2009 6:20 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was buying a giant inflatable Santa with my kids, and the check out clerk sang "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas" while scanning our stuff!!!!!

Comment Date: Dec 3 2009 1:35 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: There are many stores not just [Home Depot] that will not say Merry Christmas. I work for a non profit org and answering the phone I say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I don't see any harm in that Christmas was always said with pride... now we have to hide.

Comment Date: Dec 3 2009 1:14 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Lots of holiday decorations for sale in store; but other than a "Christmas Trees" sign outside ... no prominent "Christmas" advertising signs anywhere I could find in the store.

Comment Date: Dec 2 2009 8:48 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Displays and mechandise reflect the spirit of Christmas; although I would like to see more religious items to focus on and spread the true meaning of Christmas.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 8:48 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Thank you, Home Depot for the big Merry Christmas greeting painted across your front entrance windows. We as Christians are only sharing our dollars at stores where the corporate executives recognize Christ as the reason for the holiday. Thank you again and may God continue to bless your business and your employees.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 6:20 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Friendly Christmas greeting by store personel.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 5:29 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Home Depot carries quite a few lawn decorations, but definitely nothing related to the nativity. They appear to be trying to be cautious and not offend those that are non believers with the merchandise that I have checked out.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 1:31 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: As a building materials supply store, Home Depot walks the talk when it comes to Christmas.

Comment Date: Dec 1 2009 7:58 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Almost impossible to find the word "CHRISTMAS" in our store in Oceanside, Ca. Certainly they sell fresh-cut trees, trim, decor, novelties for the holidays as it were.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 9:38 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Have you forgotten that it is Christmas? Why not say Merry Christmas in the true spirit of Christmas this year...??? I will have to reconsider my Home Depot shopping...

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 7:15 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Cashier was very friendly and helpful but her parting greeting was "Happy Holiday".

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 3:18 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Ad says Christmas trees instead of holiday trees

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 8:08 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: While shopping for a Christmas tree I was pleased with the ladies help. I thanked her and she responded Happy Holidays so I answered Merry Christmas as a response.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 6:37 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I work for Home Depot and I have tried very hard to be Christmas friendly. I am also not really politically correct about several things. I haven't had anyone act offended when I tell them Merry Christmas. Isn't Christmas wonderful music and all.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 6:23 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Cashier caught herself saying Merry Chr, then said Happy Holiday. She said they didn't want to offend people. I said "It is Christmas, and I'm offended they spend so much time worring about ofending whoever those are". . Next year how bout a T-shirt campain saying It's not happy holiday. AS A MATTER OF FACT IT IS MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Comment Date: Nov 30 2009 5:10 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: Checkout at counter say happy holiday instead of merry Christmas.

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 8:30 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I tried to find some rugs and decorative items that contained the words "Christmas." I had no luck, and the salesperson even told me that they had been discouraged from even using the word Christmas this year. So sad.

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 7:29 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Did use the words - Christmas Tree but avoided Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays at all. However about 6 guys were very helpful - good service.

Comment Date: Nov 29 2009 3:13 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive
Comment: I work for Home Depot, and I have been noticing over the last eight or more Christmases how that Home Depot used to play all types of Christmas songs on the overhead system. Then Home Depot started playing songs referring to Christ only as instrumentals, while Santa and other songs were actually sung. Then they completely eliminated any and all songs having any reference to Jesus Christ.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 11:33 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Heard a radio commercial that mentioned both Holiday AND Christmas for the first time in years. Also saw "Christmas" trees in flyer this year!

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 8:33 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: We went to Home Depot today and they were playing Christmas music that actually had the words Christmas in it and I noticed it right away. Was very happy about that. And last year, when we were shopping at the same store they were calling the trees Christmas trees rather than holiday trees. We were delighted! In some stores when you say Merry Christmas to them they don't even know what to say! How sad!

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 10:01 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: At our local home Depot, they have a large 'Christmas' display, and offer Christmas trees for sale. However, in the entire display, the only item that relates to the Nativity - other than the generic angels and stars - is a huge inflatable manger scene. Better than nothing, but it would be nice to see some indoor ones for the mantel or under the tree, or maybe some more tasteful outdoor decorations. They've improved, but they've got a long way to go.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 9:49 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: I actually walked into the store. Saw "holiday" poinsettas, "holiday" trees. Spoke directly to manager who advised, it's store policy from corporate. I politely told him I'd be going to Lowes.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 8:40 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Thanks.

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 6:31 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Mentions celebrating Christmas during their new TV commercial. Thanks Home Depot!!

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 3:21 AM
Rating: Christmas-Offensive

Comment Date: Nov 28 2009 12:07 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: The CEO of this company sends out Christian Christmas cards. Has a bible verse on the inside. I give this company a lot of respect for how they handle Christmas when the secular world puts so much pressure on them to conform to the 'Holiday instead of Christmas' mentality.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 10:55 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: The only use of Christmas that I saw on the website was in reference to shipping for Christmas items. Other than that all I found were Holiday Decorations with no mention of Christmas trees, etc. I was disappointed to see their lack of respect for Christmas.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 9:55 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 5:44 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Home Depot is the ONLY store we found a CHRISTmas Nativity scene for the the yard. We wanted a nativity display like you'd see in front of a church with baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph etc. They displayed it, we bought it and are proud to proclaim Christ's birth celebration in our front yard.

Comment Date: Nov 27 2009 5:26 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Home Depot was one of only a couple of stores in our area that was selling "Christmas" trees instead of "holiday" trees. This applied to their Christmas wreaths as well. The word Christmas appeared repeatedly in their ad.

Comment Date: Nov 26 2009 11:21 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I was watching a Home Depot commercial on TV and I was pleased when it said "Merry Christmas".

Comment Date: Nov 26 2009 7:33 AM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Home Depot wimped out with their TV ad that referenced helping people with their "holidays". Celebrate Christmas and call it what it is!

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 9:34 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 25 2009 7:19 AM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: I called and asked the manager if they were using the word Christmas and she said Yes!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 9:55 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 9:41 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Website features "Christmas Decorations" links. Note: upon visiting the decorations page, everything changes to "Holiday and Christmas Decorations". Sly, but much more bold than other retailers.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 9:33 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Nice decorations in the store, but not a sign of Merry Christmas to be seen. I didn't buy anything either.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 7:59 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: Home Depot is selling "Christmas trees" and "Christmas decorations"

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 7:35 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent
Comment: Their "holiday" display did not contain one item which reflected the true reason for the Christmas Season...Jesus Christ.

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 6:03 PM
Rating: Christmas-Friendly
Comment: On their website, holiday decor is called as it should be - Christmas decorations!

Comment Date: Nov 24 2009 3:44 PM
Rating: Christmas-Negligent

Followup Date: Nov 24 2009 3:56 PM
Followup Comment: SEEING THE TV ADS, NO MENTION OF "CHRISTMAS", BUT THE REFERENCES TO "HOLIDAY" WERE PLENTIFUL.