I forwarded this story to SNOPES.COM to ask if it had been authenticated.. The story is true, but the boycott has ended. The full account of the actions, and WALMART'S reponse to Snopes inquiry can be found here: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/walmart.asp .
It's worth a read.
Just wanted to pass this along.
The story is not true. The news ran the story last night. I read Wal-Mart's press release and Snopes.com never had the full story on this controversy as it was still unfolding. The person who was an employee and was quoted was terminated. They will answer the phones with Happy Holidays as it incompasses all the holidays from Thanksgiving through into the New Year. However you can search on Christmas and will be selling all Christmas goods. They have not told anyone to not wish customers a very Merry Christmas.
The Catholic League I am very surprised at for not following up on the accuracy of this story.
Snopes is not always accurate.