while it seems everyone else says ‘happy christmas’

which imo is a way better phrase, it’s very … pragmatic. happiness is more attainable than merriment. how often is anyone merry?

  • queermunist she/her
    2114·
    6 months ago

    The vast majority of Americans don’t even know that ‘merriment’ is a word. They just know you’re supposed to say ‘Merry Christmas.’ That’s it.

      • TurboDiesel@lemmy.world
        51·
        6 months ago

        The great irony there being “happy holidays” is from the Old English (language, not malt liquor) for “happy holy days.”

        • PlasterAnalyst@kbin.social
          11·
          6 months ago

          The great irony being that Bing Crosby had a very famous song called “happy holidays” that is featured in the movie “holiday inn” and if you don’t like a Bing Crosby Christmas movie you’re a goddamn communist.