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Rule "Happy (Merry) Christmas"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Happy (Merry) Christmas
Message: It's more common to wish someone <suggestion>Merry Christmas</suggestion>.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Link: https://www.countryliving.com/life/a37128/origin-of-merry-christmas/
Tags: [picky]
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I wish you a happy christmas.
    Correction suggestion: Merry Christmas
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Happy Christmas Days!
ID: HAPPY_CHRISTMAS [1]
Version: 6.7-SNAPSHOT (2025-04-22 22:33:09 +0200)