Modern expression✓ Culturally verified
“Merry Krismus.”
Merry Christmas.
What does “Merry Krismus” mean?
The classic Jamaican Christmas greeting.
English translation
Merry Christmas.
Understanding the expression
Often extended as "Merri Krismus an Happy New Year" or shortened to "Bless up fi di Krismus". Paired with sorrel, Christmas cake and Grand Market traditions.
When to use it: an illustrative example
Merry Krismus an Happy New Year to all a unuh!
Good for
Christmas
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Attribution and review
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