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?

  • AdaA
    37·
    11 months ago

    Who is “everyone else” in this story?

    The only place I know that days Happy Christmas is the UK

    In Australia, it’s merry

    • Mr_Dr_Oink@lemmy.world
      21·
      11 months ago

      I’m from the UK, and I’ve always said merry.

      I doubt it’s any more prevalent in a specific country and more likely specific to individual families and friends.

      For example, i always thought it was an american thing to say happy christmas.

        • jak@sopuli.xyz
          1·
          11 months ago

          My family always said happy, but we also say Gesundheit, so who knows

      • AdaA
        5·
        11 months ago

        Either way, happy and merry Christmas to you :)

      • TheGalacticVoid@lemm.ee
        3·
        11 months ago

        In the US, it’s incredibly rare if not impossible to find someone who says “Happy Christmas.” It’s either “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays.”