Marry, Mary, Merry Christmas
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Marry, Mary, Merry Christmas
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It's time for... Holiday Linguistics!
If you've wondered what the Yuletide is and why it should be gay, this episode's for you.
Correction: The theory that the 12 days of Christmas is a Catholic catechism has been disproven (there is little information about the songs true origins) The 12 Days of Christmas, explained: The story behind the carol - Vox Sources:
Christmas | Etymology of Christmas by etymonline
Origin of the words Christmas and Xmas (jakubmarian.com)
Why Is It Called Christmas? The Origin and Meaning of the Name Explained (newsweek.com)
An Expert Explains ... The Origins of Christmas Words | University of Chester
Unwrapping the History of Yuletide Language (antidote.info)
History of Christmas Trees - Symbolism, Traditions & Trivia | HISTORY
Merry Christmas: Christmas 2023- Why do we say “Merry Christmas” not “Happy Christmas”? - The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)
Merry Christmas vs Happy Christmas (grammarist.com)
Mary - Baby Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity (thebump.com)
Unusual Christmas traditions from around the world (holidayextras.com)