British people primarily say "Happy Christmas" instead of "Merry Christmas" because of the influence of the royal family.
King George V, followed by Queen Elizabeth II, popularized "Happy Christmas" in their Christmas messages because in the 19th century the word "merry" had drunken connotations and was also associated with boisterous behavior.
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