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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

The advert ends with the pair wishing viewers a Merry Christmas as they watch Knightley and Wilkinson share a warm festive kiss.

From BBC Dec. 3, 2025

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

And so much unhappiness comes because of that love and Merry Christmas to you, Your sister, Nettie.

From "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker

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