Merri Crissmuss
Merri Crissmuss is the Jamaican way to say merry Christmas.
Merri Crissmuss is used to offer good wishes during the Christmas season. The English phrase 'Merry Christmas' is used in formal settings in Jamaica.
Meaning: good wishes at Christmas time (phrase)
Did you know?
- The phrase is often accompanied by the tradition of 'Jonkonnu', a street performance involving colorful costumes and music that happens during the Christmas period.
- Jamaicans often pair a Merri Crissmuss wish with the offering of 'sorrel', a traditional spicy red drink made from hibiscus flowers.
- The rhythmic, melodic way 'Merri Crissmuss' is pronounced in Patois can sometimes mimic the cadence of Reggae music.
Examples in context
- Mi deh wish yuh a Merri Crissmuss.I wish you a Merry Christmas.This sentence shows how to use Merri Crissmuss when wishing someone a merry christmas.Tatoeba #5711823 by Kyle, translation #62819 by lilygilder
- Merri Crissmuss!Merry Christmas!This sentence demonstrates a direct use of Merri Crissmuss as a greeting.Tatoeba #5711821 by Kyle, translation #1723 by brauliobezerra
- Merri Crissmuss to di whole family!Merry Christmas to the whole family!
Example conversation
Tanesha and Andre meet at a Christmas party.
- TaneshaMerri Crissmuss, Andre!Merry Christmas, Andre!
- AndreYeah, Merri Crissmuss to yuh too, Tanesha.Yeah, Merry Christmas to you too, Tanesha.
- TaneshaYuh enjoy di food so far?Are you enjoying the food so far?
- AndreEverything taste wonderful!Everything tastes wonderful!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
