I wish you an abundance of gratitude during this ... Holidays like Christmas remind me what I’m grateful for: you. Merry Christmas, and may we spend many more together. 23.

When I respond “Thank you. Merry Christmas,” I sometimes sense that I have actually created some tension. While many of those to whom I wish “Merry Christmas” may actually be happy that ...

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In your 'Merry Christmas' example ... they will enjoy their birthday which is to come. Thus we have expressions like: As you suggest, wish is also used when you wish that something were the ...

Here's wishing you and your loved ones on the occasion of Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We wish you a very happy Christmas and holiday season. We know that this past year has been ...