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Merry christmas

The Media Glossary: Merry Christmas

This is Beirut, 2024-12-25 09:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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Why do we say “Merry” more often than “Happy” when wishing someone a joyful holiday? What is the difference between the two words? How did “merry” emerge?

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