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      • Christmas is a time of celebration and therefore a 'Merry Christmas' would be appropriate. A new year, as in 'Happy New Year', on other hand, extends over a whole year (and further on) and as such the sense of good luck, good fortune and prosperity provided by Happy would be appropriate.
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      Why is it “Merry” Christmas, but “Happy” New Year?

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    Dec 23, 2020 · Have a merry Christmas and a New Year full of delightful surprises! This phrase is perfect for adding a personal touch. For example, you can wish someone “a New Year filled with bubble gum and bungee jumping” if those are the things they like.

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    Jan 8, 2024 · How do you say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in other languages? 1. Spanish. Hoping to text your Spanish-speaking friends a heart-warming message? Then use “¡Feliz Navidad!”. If, on the other hand, you’re planning on spending New Year’s Eve in Barcelona, Mexico City or Buenos Aires, “¡Feliz año nuevo!

  5. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 52709Why is it “Merry” Christmas, but “Happy” New Year?

    Dec 25, 2012 · Why is it “Merry” Christmas but “Happy” New Year? Could we say Merry New Year, which sounds wrong to me? Merry is attached only to Christmas, not to New Year. I propose merry implies more short-term jollity and happy more long-term contentment.

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    Pronunciation: Translation Meaning Sentences. Merry christmas and happy new year in Different Languages: Please find below many ways to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in different languages. This page features translation of the word "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" to over 100 other languages.

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    Dec 14, 2023 · Wishing you a lovely Christmas season and a very happy New Year! May the Christmas Season bring only happiness and joy to you and your family. Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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    Feb 20, 2023 · 1. Say "Merry Christmas" in Irish. In Ireland, "Merry Christmas" translates to "Nollaig Shona Dhuit!" [1] 2. Say "Feliz Natal/Boas Festas." This is virtually said throughout every Lusophone nation, which includes Brazil in South America to Timor Leste in Indonesia. In Portugal and in some Portuguese speaking African countries, they say Boas Festas.

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