We always say Merry Christmas, even though we don't say Merry very often. You all say stuff like that all the time, so why did you all steal "happy" from us? Bonus points: "happy holiday" is fine in the states, …

Sep 19, 2022 · UK : we do say ‘Happy Christmas’, but not exclusively — we also say ‘Merry’ especially in the phrase: ‘Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year’. Probably because of the carol.

Merry early Christmas r/EnglishLearning! I've always felt a little weird whenever someone says "Happy Holidays" to me or in an international community (e.g. a discord server). After all, Christmas isn't a …

Dec 9, 2021 · Happy Christmas is a British English version and was adopted by the Royal Family in the past as their preferred greeting. It is also considered somewhat posh version of the greeting. …

May 27, 2023 · Is “Happy Christmas” particularly British? I hardly heard anyone saying this in the States, mostly people either say “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas”. Archived post. New comments …

On Christmas cards you might have the combo "fijne kerstdagen en een gelukkig Nieuwjaar", so it includes "happy new year". Which is also what you say after New Year's when you see people again …

The classic carol "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" dates back to the 1500s. However, the custom of bidding people "merry Christmas!" instead of "happy Christmas!", like many modern secular …

Queen Elizabeth, a woman of serious low-church piety, is said to prefer “happy” to “merry” because she dislikes “merry’s” connotation of boisterousness, even slight intoxication. To certain ears, then, …

Dec 24, 2022 · American Christmas feels very secular and inclusive to me, especially since we have ripped off so many other holidays and traditions to cobble it together. For the record, if you and I met …

Why do British people say “Happy Christmas” while Americans say “merry Christmas?” Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.