In 1843, which was the early part of Queen Victoria's reign, the novel, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens was published. It was the beginning of the Christmas celebration that we know today. It was also during that time that the word "merry" took on the meaning of outgoing or jovial.
In 1843, which was the early part of Queen Victoria's reign, the novel, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens was published. It was the beginning of the Christmas celebration that we know today. It was also during that time that the word "merry" took on the meaning of outgoing or jovial.