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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 pop singer is also celebrating the 30th anniversary of her holiday album "Merry Christmas" and her smash hit "All I Want for Christmas."

From Salon Dec. 12, 2024

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

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

“It’s cool. Kinda nice to have someone else here. Merry Christmas, by the way.”

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone

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