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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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[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] HowManyNimons@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago (3 children)

AND IF YOU DONT SAY IT YOUR WOKE RAAAA

[–] TurboDiesel@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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 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.

[–] otp@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

My woke did what?