The default term seems to have been “Merry Christmas,” as in the old carol “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” In the 17th century, Christmas was neither merry nor happy – it was illegal.

A simple Twitter search shows at least 12 results of former president Obama wishing the nation “Merry Christmas” dating back to 2009. To all those gathered in celebration today, Merry Christmas.

A small group of inner-east Melbourne residents have slammed their local council for removing the word “Christmas” from its “inclusive” holiday messaging.

It said employees were asked to “think Seasons Greetings rather than Merry Christmas” and “in the interest of inclusion, avoid images with skin” when sending Christmas cards.

Supporters held signs that said "Merry Christmas" on Route 139 in Marshfield in response to recent decisions in town surrounding the use of the word Christmas.

Excuse us as we try to mop up our melted hearts after Harper Beckham wished everyone a merry Christmas in sign language. Too cute. Search Metro. Close Search. Open Site Menu. Close Site Menu. News ...

Leave it to President Donald Trump to interrupt Christmas Eve's festivities with... a tweet. Around 10 p.m. on December 24, he wrote, "People are proud to be saying Merry Christmas again. I am ...

Fifth grader Giselle Fernandez created the winning design for the Wichita Falls ISD School Board's Christmas card this year: a colorful depiction of "Merry Christmas" in sign language.

Angry residents have vandalised community holiday decorations after a Melbourne council removed the word “Christmas” from its festive signage. Stonnington City Council, in the city’s inner ...

Don't say 'Merry Christmas', ... Moreover Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat Energy Secretary, had used the word Christmas three times in his personal message to staff, he added.

The Stonnington Council has been criticised for its decision to use the words 'Make Merry' instead of the traditional 'Merry Christmas' on festive decorations throughout the local area.

OPINION | So as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, we Christians need to worry a lot less about what we can or can’t say to and about others.