10 points for the correct answer
2006-12-25 12:45:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Because Merry sounds like something an Alcoholic would say
2006-12-25 12:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by ma 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Though Christmas has been celebrated since the 4th century AD, the first known usage of any Christmastime greeting, "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" (thus incorporating two greetings) was in an informal letter written by an English admiral in 1699. The same phrase appeared in the first Christmas card, produced in England in 1843.
the card was produced in england.
2006-12-25 20:48:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason they say "Go on holiday" LOL
2006-12-25 20:48:04 · answer #3 · answered by Life after 45 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for the same reason they say you have a big BUM insted of saying you have a big ***
2006-12-25 21:02:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋