Miller reaffirms: 'Merry Christmas' is just fine

Congresswoman Candice Miller has reminded fellow House members that using the phrase "Merry Christmas" when communicating with constituents is just fine.

As chair of the Franking Commission that regulates congressional mailings, Miller convinced the commission last December to allow holiday salutations such as Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.The prior rule banned such phrases, even when used in an incidental manner. 

“When I assumed the chairmanship of the House’s Franking Commission, the prohibition on simple holiday greetings stood out to me as extreme and unwarranted, which is why I implemented a new common-sense policy that allows members to include incidental holiday wishes in their communications with constituents,” Miller said. 

“Now, the franking regulations allow for polite holiday greetings while still guarding taxpayers from any misuse of official funds.”

So, no War on Christmas with Miller at the helm.