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Moonraker wrote:I have noticed that many cards now say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (see Courtenay's illustration above), leaving out the indefinite article. That seems awkward to me.
It does to me too, Nigel — I just chose that one because I liked the picture of the Christmas tree. I always say "and a Happy New Year" too.
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In the words of the seasonal favourite, "for kids from one to ninety-two, its been said many times, many ways - Merrrrry Chrisssstmas to you"!
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A very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year to all of my fellow EBS forumites. Here's to another year of fun, debate and conversation on our favourite website. :D :D
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Merry Christmas to everyone here :). I have smoked salmon nibbly things (quality controlling them, you know) if anyone wants one ..
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Merry Christmas to everyone - and I hope it will be a happy time too!

I have had the lurgy this week (that is detail enough!) and this evening I read The Enchanted Wood. All of it.

I haven't read a Blyton for a few years :shock: and this wasn't one that I knew of as a child... but it was delicious and just my level at the moment.

Best wishes to one and all

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Greetings to you too, Viv. There's nothing like a Blyton book as a comfort read when you're feeling under the weather. I hope you'll soon feel better. Read The Magic Faraway Tree next - that'll put you right!
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It’s good to hear from you, Viv. I hope you’ll soon be feeling better and that you have an enjoyable Christmas. :D
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:lol: Just to clear - I have read it a few times as an adult!

Good to hear from you, Daisy and Eddie!
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Good to hear from you again, Viv — hope you're feeling much better now. More Blyton should definitely do the trick! :D Have a very happy Christmas as well.
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A very happy Christmas to everyone!
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Happy Christmas and all the best for 2018!
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Hi Viv - hope you feel better real soon.

Really glad you enjoyed The Enchanted Wood. I read my first ever Blyton when I was off school sick aged 5.

All the very best to you Viv.

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Sorry - I somehow missed seeing a few posts before and didn't realise Viv had been in! Hope you're starting to feel better now, Viv. An Enid Blyton book can be a real tonic when you're unwell.
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I had to look up the meaning of lurgy.i hope you will get better soon, Viv! :D
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Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year. :)

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