Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? , Christmas Wishes, Quotes, Greetings, Messages, Images, Status 'Merry' Christmas and not 'Happy' Christmas
Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
The Post is taking Friday, Christmas Eve, off to spend time with our families and relax a bit ahead of Christmas holiday.
We’ll be back Monday morning with fresh coverage of our community.The presents are wrapped, the stockings are hung, Christmas carols are being sung and the delicious festive food has been prepared. All that's left to do now is to spread the Christmas cheer and enjoy the holidays! Many will agree that Christmas time is their favourite time of the year. This festival, after all, is all about catching up with family and friends, eating good food, exchanging gifts and having a great time. And if you are looking to share Christmas greetings with your near and dear ones, you have come to the right place. Here are some Christmas wishes and messages to wish a Merry Christmas to your loved ones.
There is nothing like a thoughtful Christmas card to help spread the holiday cheer. There is something special about receiving a message from someone you care about. So this Christmas, make someone smile by remembering them with a Christmas message!
Here are some Merry Christmas wishes, messages, images, photos that you can share with your friends and family:
May your holidays be full of joy. Merry Christmas!
The true blessing of Christmas is not in the gifts we receive, it's in the family that sits around the tree and makes this festival one of joy and happiness. May your Christmas be full of all things wonderful.
May the twinkling lights of Christmas fill your heart with hope. May Santa Claus bring you everything you wanted. May your year be full of joy. These are my wishes for you on this joyous day. Merry Christmas!
I hope this holiday season brings you peace, prosperity and all the gifts you wished for!
Happy Holidays! Here's hoping that Christmas brings you love, joy and peace.
May your Christmas be full of laughter and your stocking full of gifts. Happy Holidays.
Best wishes for a joyous Christmas, from me and mine to you and yours.
I hope that Christmas fills every corner of your home and your heart with joy.
The true blessing of Christmas lies not in gifts but in the family that sits around the tree. May this holiday bring peace and prosperity to you and your loved ones. A very happy Christmas!
Merry Christmas! May the joy of this festive season fill your life with happiness and peace.
Wishing you hope, joy, and - above all, lot of good food - this Christmas season.
The gift of happiness, the gift of peace, the gift of prosperity. I hope you can unwrap all these gifts on this Christmas day!
They say the best Christmas gifts come from the heart, but I say cash makes for a great gift too.
Christmas is a time for reflection and relaxation. Happy Holidays!
May Santa Claus bring you all that your heart desires this Christmas.
This Christmas, I only hope that your cup overflows with happiness.
Christmas is a time for love and laughter, for warmth around the fireplace and stockings filled with gifts. But the true warmth and the true gift of Christmas is your health and happiness, and that's what we wish for this year.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the friend who makes each day a joyful one.
You put the "merry" in my Christmas! Thank you for being a true friend.
I hope your happiness is big and your bills are small this Christmas!
May Christmas end this year on a positive note and bring good tidings for 2022. Wishing you and your family a great festive season.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year 2022! May this new year bring you good tidings.
Tis the season to be jolly! I hope that Christmas is beautiful for you and your family. Wishing you good health and endless happiness.
My love for you shines brighter than the lights on the Christmas tree.
As we rejoice on Christmas, let us not forget to show our gratitude and thankfulness.
To me, the best gift of Christmas is the company of friends like you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance!
Warmest wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a lovely new year that is full of good thoughts, good deeds and thankfulness for all we have.
I know your stocking will be full this Christmas because Santa brings gifts to those who are nice - and you are the nicest! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas. May the sparkle of ornaments bring brightness to your life.
Christmas time means joy and good news. Here's hoping this festival brings you plenty of both.
The twinkling lights of the Christmas tree
The warm glow of the fireplace
The company of family and friends
Is there a better time than Christmas?
Wish you lots of love and joy on this festive season.
Why we say 'Merry' Christmas and not 'Happy' Christmas
Here is the reason why we say 'Merry' Christmas not 'Happy' Christmas when we wish people on this holiday.
The year-end festive spirit across the world surround Chirstmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25. It is one of the biggest religious holidays that is toasted with various get togethers, preparing dishes, decorating Christmas trees, and attending parties. The celebration begins on December 24 evening, called Christmas Eve. But on this day, individuals greet each other with the phrase 'Merry Christmas' and not 'Happy Christmas'.
The reason behind the phrasing is that people often use the word 'Happy' during the new year, holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. But for Christmas, they use 'Merry' instead of 'Happy'. The fact why Christmas is greeted as 'Merry Christmas' and not 'Happy Christmas' lies with the traditional saying that has been continuing for centuries.
Mostly, 'Merry Christmas' delivers an emotional and unrestrained connotation of celebration whereas the 'Happy Christmas' signifies a conservative and reserved celebration.
Check out the reason behind why it's 'Merry' Christmas is not 'Happy' Christmas:
Queen of England wishes people with 'Happy Christmas'
Every year, Queen Elizabeth II of England addresses the people of the United Kingdom on Christmas day with 'Happy Christmas'.
Rumour suggests that she prefers 'happy' over 'merry' because the term 'merry' is associated with a sense of boisterousness and intoxication. Some say that the word 'merry' is related to the rowdiness of the underprivileged classes, whereas 'happy' is based on a higher-class connotation especially because it is associated with the royal family wishing ‘Happy Christmas’.
Historical reasons
Further, historians believe that the earlier church leaders in Great Britain encouraged Christian followers to be 'happy' instead of 'merry'.
The reason is based on what the language signifies -- 'happy' is an emotion, while 'merry' is a behaviour.
Moreover, the bishop John Fisher in a letter to Henry VIII’s chief minister Thomas Cromwell wished "Merry Christmas". The letter dates back to at least1534 in London.
Cultural and literary reasons
In the 16th century, the phrase ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’ was mentioned in the Charles Dickens novel ‘A Christmas Carol’ in the year 1843, which was a big reason for its popularity since then.
In the same year, the phrase started to show up in commercial Christmas cards. Victorian Christmas has defined many traditions and customs of Christmas and this is one of them.
The term 'merry' has become so popular and intrinsically associated with Christmas now that just hearing it takes us to Christmas celebrations!
The phrase 'Merry Christmas' is mostly used in the United States while 'Happy Christmas' is more popular in the United Kingdom as both the phrases have changed and evolved with time.
In the meantime, the Post has plenty of Christmas-y content to ensure your holiday is merry and bright...
Despite the recent surge in coronavirus cases, it appears that more people are feeling joy and excitement over the holidays compared to last year.
A new annual Research Co. poll, which asked people how they feel about the holiday season, found that 49 per cent of people are expecting the Christmas season to be “more fun than stressful” – up 19 points from a survey conducted in 2020. Twenty-four per cent said they are waiting to see how the season unfolds.
And with the country in less of a state of lockdown than this time last year, exactly how are people sending their well-wishes to friends and neighbours? A majority favour “Merry Christmas” as a greeting, with “Happy Holidays” most popular with people aged 18-to-34.
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