"Merry Christmas"
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (168126)
Boise, Idaho
December 11, 2024 2:27pm CST
The use of the seasonal greeting of "Merry Christmas" can be dated back as far as 1534. John Fisher, a bishop, sent this greeting in a letter to George VIII's chief minister John Cromwell. The phrase's origin is unknown but is believed to have been used as a Christmas greeting since the 16th century.
It was popular during the 1843 publication of Charles Dickens's Christmas Carol and the early part of Queen Victoria's reign. The word 'merry' was just then beginning to become popular.
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@Deepizzaguy (103969)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Dec
I have always wondered where the term 'Merry Christmas" came from.
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@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Dec
That was always confusion for me growing up to remember It was Merry not Happy Christmas,
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Dec
I use happy sometimes just to be funny.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Dec
You're welcome. I find them fascinating too and like to share what I learn.
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@LindaOHio (181320)
• United States
12 Dec
Thank you for the interesting history of Merry Christmas. Have a good day.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Dec
You're welcome. I thought it was rather interesting.
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@aureategloom (11158)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
11 Dec
thank you for sharing Christmas fun facts with us 
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