Merry arrived seven years after her mother had her first child and she was quite a Christmas gift.

VOA: special.2009.12.21

But others are not, including this woman in the state of Mississippi named Merry.

VOA: special.2009.12.21

Merry Tigert says people like to have fun with her name at Christmastime.

VOA: special.2009.12.21

It is all very strange. But it does seem merry.

VOA: special.2009.12.25

So is Merry merry? "For the most part,yes.

VOA: special.2009.12.21

The voice said "Have a Merry Christmas."

VOA: special.2010.12.08

Supporters can become "merry men and women" by putting a green mask on their online photo, or printing one to wear.

VOA: standard.2010.02.18