make merry
Example Sentences
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Unable to make merry at Christmastime, people embraced Hogmanay instead.
From National Geographic • Dec. 27, 2023
During the first two weekends of December, you’ll find the keeper of eight tiny reindeer stopping by this Ventura County farm center to make merry — and make himself available for keepsake photo opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2020
Other men dress up with painted faces and make merry at houses in the town to bring luck for the following year.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2014
Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford joined Sinatra onstage to croon tunes, do comedy bits and otherwise make merry in a casual, ring-a-ding-ding sort of swinging fashion.
From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2012
If the house was in mourning, it wouldn’t be proper for Madam to dance with the admiral and make merry.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
