Backstory: Why do we say "Merry Christmas"?

Have you ever wondered why we say "merry Christmas" and not "happy Christmas"? And why the word "merry" seems to exist nowadays only to be used for spreading holiday cheer? We'll get it sorted out with the help of linguist Arika Okrent. Music in this Episode:Gaena: Blue Dot SessionsMarch: Kai EngelDelicant: Podington BearSuppose it Is: Podington BearWish Background: Kevin MacCleod Rate Christmas Past on Apple Podcasts, and I'll send you a sticker to say thanks. After leaving your re...