What Are Your Plans for Christmas?

Thread starter Tom McCurdy
Start date Dec 25, 2004
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Christmas Merry christmas

In summary, "Merry Christmas" originated in England as a shortened version of the phrase "Merry Christ's Mass" and has been used since the Middle Ages to wish others a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The word "merry" was commonly used in England during this time to describe a festive and joyful atmosphere, leading to the phrase "Merry Christmas" becoming a traditional greeting. While it has religious origins, "Merry Christmas" is widely used during the holiday season by both religious and non-religious individuals as a way to express well wishes and cheer. Other ways to say "Merry Christmas" include "Happy Holidays," "Season's Greetings," and variations specific to certain cultures and languages. However,

Dec 25, 2004

Tom McCurdy

Merry Christmas!

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Hope your day is turning out well.

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Dec 25, 2004

Kerrie

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Christmas for me is all about sleeping in, having a few bloody mary's and going to the movies...

Dec 25, 2004

Tom McCurdy

hmm to me its about ... nothing really. I think i am going to play some poker

1. What is the origin of "Merry Christmas"?

"Merry Christmas" originated in England as a shortened version of the phrase "Merry Christ's Mass." This phrase was used in the Middle Ages to wish others a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25th.

2. Why do we say "Merry" instead of "Happy" Christmas?

The word "merry" was commonly used in England during the Middle Ages to describe a festive and joyful atmosphere. Over time, it became associated specifically with the Christmas season, and the phrase "Merry Christmas" became a traditional greeting.

3. Is "Merry Christmas" only used by Christians?

While "Merry Christmas" has religious origins, it has become a widely used phrase during the holiday season, even by non-religious individuals. It is a way to express well wishes and cheer during the festive time of year.

4. What are some other ways to say "Merry Christmas"?

Other ways to say "Merry Christmas" include "Happy Holidays," "Season's Greetings," and "Feliz Navidad" (in Spanish). There are also variations specific to certain cultures and languages, such as "Joyeux Noël" in French or "Buon Natale" in Italian.

5. Is "Merry Christmas" a universal greeting?

No, "Merry Christmas" is not a universal greeting. While it is widely used in many English-speaking countries and has gained popularity in other parts of the world, there are other traditional greetings specific to certain cultures and religions that are used during the holiday season.