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
He superficially sets himself against the global forces of reaction while they make merry on his servers.
From The Guardian • Nov. 27, 2017
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
And then Aragorn stood up, and all the host arose, and they passed to pavilions made ready, to eat and drink and make merry while the day lasted.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
