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Merry Christmas

American  
[mer-ee kris-muhs] / ˈmɛr i ˈkrɪs məs /

interjection

  1. (used as a spoken or written greeting during the Christmas season by those who celebrate Christmas).


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Activists had placed a beam in the water early on December 25 to partially recreate the wave, according to German media reports, and hung a banner above the water that read "Merry Christmas".

From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025

When he came to visit the flat in December, Linn says the landlord finished the conversation by handing them an eviction notice and wishing them a "Merry Christmas".

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2024

The atheists and agnostics to whom I’ve wished a Merry Christmas have all responded cheerfully, some saying “Thank You,” and others saying “I wish you peace and goodwill all year long.”

From Salon ● Dec. 28, 2023

Rumors of their split began popping up online last month, when fans noticed Tanaka did not join Carey on her Merry Christmas One and All! tour.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2023

At the bottom of the stairs, Lillian bestowed a long holiday kiss on each one of her children and wished them a Merry Christmas.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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