MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Wondering when saying MERRY CHRISTMAS first started. 1534?
"Merry Christmas" has been used since at least 1534. A dated letter from bishop John Fisher to Henry VIII's chief minister Thomas Cromwell reveals as much. The English carol, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," which was introduced in the 1500s, also uses the popular phrase.
Historians believe it might boil down to a simple grammatical lesson. "Happy" is a word that describes an inner emotional condition, while "merry" is more of a behavior descriptor—something active and maybe even raucous. Consider, for example, the free-spirited act of "merry-making" versus the state of simply "being happy."
Remembering that JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON puts this time of the year in perspective. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LORD. Happy Birthday! What a joyous thing to say and welcome into our lives.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Love, Health, Peace!
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