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Tue 21 Dec, 2004 06:51 pm
Hallo,
Since it is the christmass time, it just occured to me that the phrase "and a merry christmass to you" is being used in a different sense.
As I understand it has a sharp ironic connotation.
Can any one tell me what this phrase means? And what is the origin of this phrase.
Thanks in advance
Nothing ironic to me, Bubu. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you!
I love Christmas..... put a roll of quarters in a sock...one good smack...and those Salvation Army bell ringers go down like a sack of potatoes..... easy money....
Re: And a merry christmass to you
bubu wrote:Hallo,
Since it is the christmass time, it just occured to me that the phrase "and a merry christmass to you" is being used in a different sense.
As I understand it has a sharp ironic connotation.
Can any one tell me what this phrase means? And what is the origin of this phrase.
Thanks in advance
Saying merry christmas really is just wishing one well. Saying "and a merry christmas to you to" to someone who has not wished you a merry christmas sort of implies that he/she should have, and highlights his/her failiure to do so. In a way it is an accusation of not living up to the kindness and courtesy commonly associated with christmas.
This is a wonderful forum.
Thank you every body for your answers
Dear Mister Micawber,
Do you also answer questions at another site called "englishforums.com"?
Merry Christmas to all members
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