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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

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

“Shame on you. Merry Christmas, President. I reassure those affected: we will deal with it,” Tusk said.

From Seattle Times Dec. 23, 2023

After all, the war didn't exist in the first place so every time anyone says "Merry Christmas" he gets the credit.

From Salon Dec. 22, 2023

"Eleanor," his mom said extra nicely, "Merry Christmas, come in."

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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