Holiday greetings are a selection of greetings that are often spoken with good intentions to strangers, family, or friends, in nations around the world, during the months of December and January. Typically, a greeting consists of the word “Happy” followed by the holiday, such as “Happy Chanukkah” or “Happy New Year”, although the phrase “Merry Christmas” is a notable exception. Holidays with greetings include Christmas, New Year’s Day Etc. Some greetings are more prevalent than others, depending on the cultural and religious status of any given area.