Why do we always use the term MERRY in Christmas greetings?
By DenverLC
@DenverLC (1143)
Philippines
December 15, 2009 3:53am CST
I am just wondering if in case we will use other terms such as happy christmas, joyful christmas, successful christmas and others. Is it still normal in your ears to hear new words instead of using the word merry? Sounds silly funny maybe for some but it is a fact. Christmas greetings always start with Merry followed by the term Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone.
3 responses
@azazel87 (97)
• Bulgaria
15 Dec 09
first- Marry Christmas you too. MM In my country we do not speak in english and I don`t know why they use "Marry" but I can say it is stupid for me. I don`t know, maybe it is coming from some old tradition or Interesting old event. People who know why it is using "Marry" please tell us :)
@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
16 Dec 09
I think it's because we are wishing everyone a happy holiday even though not everyone's Christmas is happy. It's like saying Happy New Year. You don't just go around saying New Year to people. They would look at you strangely. The same thing would apply if you just said, "Christmas, Christmas!" over and over again. The word needs a modifier to make sense.
@robertx (150)
• Romania
15 Dec 09
The word "Merry" is quite simple to define.
It unquestionably means to be happy, joyful and light-hearted,
and fits into the ambience of laughter and frivolity.
Plus it gives a certain warmth not only to the actual holiday,
but to the ones hearing it as well...
Guess those that speak english use this word
cuz it includes the meaning of most many others words,
while holding a special holiday feeling.
I find it weired when those who don't speak english
are borrowing it, but I must say its catchy,
as long as it is understood.
Merry Christmas! Ho, ho, ho...
