Why do Brits say "Happy Christmas" instead of Merry? - Reddit
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 …
Why do Americans still use “Merry Christmas” : r/asklinguistics
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 …
"Merry Christmas" vs "Happy Holidays" : r/EnglishLearning - Reddit
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, …
Is “Happy Christmas” particularly British? : r/EnglishLearning - Reddit
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 …
Why is it insensitive to say merry Christmas? - Reddit
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 …
Do Brits really say "Merry Christmas"? : r/AskUK - Reddit
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 …
How do you say "Merry Christmas" or holiday greetings in your
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 …
Why we say"merry Christmas", not "happy Christmas"? : r ... - Reddit
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 …
In Britain, why are the terms "holiday season", "the holidays
Dec 22, 2021 · In the US, to be inclusive of minority religions and cultural beliefs and folks of all walks of life, the term "Happy Holidays" is used instead of Merry Christmas, as well as "the …
Why do British people say “Happy Christmas” while ... - Reddit
Why do British people say “Happy Christmas” while Americans say “merry Christmas?” Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.