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Why does America say 'merry christmas'? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by _number8_@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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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?

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[-] HowManyNimons@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago

AND IF YOU DONT SAY IT YOUR WOKE RAAAA

[-] TurboDiesel@lemmy.world 4 points 10 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 0 points 10 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.

[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

My woke did what?

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