Sadly, merry was used less frequently during the 18th and 19th centuries.However, it was still a key part of phrases such as “make merry,” “the more the merrier,” and – of course ...

Merry has more behavior to it, being active or raucous, according to CountryLiving. Queen Elizabeth wished her citizens a "Happy Christmas," rather than a merry one.

A White House announcement earlier this month put an end to mounting speculation and suspense, as First Lady Laura Bush revealed that the theme of the White House Christmas decorations this year ...

We like to think we’re pretty gutsy on this page. We say what we think, we don’t mince words, and darn the consequences. But saying some things apparently takes special courage. There is a ...

That linkage took hold during the Elizabethan period — a time and place we still think of as Merry England. Before that period, the word "merry" sometimes meant cheerful, but by the late 1500s ...

Ever wondered where the phrase "Merry Christmas" comes from? With December 25 inching up on us fast, you've probably been sending "Merry Christmas" wishes to everyone in your life, including friends ...

There was a decline in the usage of the word “merry” around the 18th century, however, phrases such as “the more the merrier,” Christmas songs and carols stuck around, ...

Target prohibited store employees from using the phrase "Merry Christmas" with customers: False. Target eschewed use of the word "Christmas" in its promotional material at the start of the 2005 ...

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Americans vary in how they pronounce the words "merry," "marry," and "Mary." A majority, 57%, of Americans pronounce all three words the same. The divide highlights something fascinating about ...