Are they the same? Is it a matter of usage of the language only?
Please, explain and if you can, do provide a few examples. Thanks a lot.
2006-12-07 03:07:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To make merry is an old saying that means to party and be with your friends and family, to be happy is a state of being. You can make merry on New Years eve, but the wish is that you will be happy for the entire New Year.
2006-12-07 03:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by fancyname 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you really wanted to get techincal, people are encouraged to be more Politically Correct nowadays because of complaints from people who don't celebrate Christmas.
So instead, now say "Happy Holidays" to encompass any person's belief.
In a few years "Merry Christmas" will become a thing of the past..
the definition of Merry in the dictionary is full of cheerfulness or gaiety; joyous in disposition or spirit. So you are in the spirit of what christmas is about (exchanging gifts as the three wise men gave to baby Christ). That's why Merry fits to Christmas and not quite with the New Year.
2006-12-07 03:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by Carolina 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From a 16th century English carol.
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year!
2006-12-07 03:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by Crash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happy and merry have the same meaning.Merry is originally the french word of happy.But why people say Merry christmas and not Happy christmas,I have no idea.
2006-12-07 03:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Merry and Happy were two sister took birth within 06 days.
2006-12-07 03:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by SHARIF 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Greetings for diverse fairs : Hanukkah : satisfied Hanukkah, Bunch of warm temperature desires on Hanukkah. Kwanzaa : Wishing wellbeing, Wealth And Happiness . Ramadan :grateful To Allah For You !,Blessed Ramadan Saturnalia : Wishing exhilaration and luxury.,Be Merry ! Tet :Bursting With exhilaration on HappyTetnguyen. yuletide : illuminate your position And heart.on satisfied yuletide, .warmth Greetings !
2016-11-30 06:32:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's simply idiomatic--that is, that's what has developed over the years in English. I have heard some people say "Happy Christmas," but it is a rare occasion.
2006-12-07 03:09:38 · answer #7 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋