To sign *merry*, use your dominant hand with a flat handshape and your thumb extended. Place your hand on your chest with the palm facing inward. Brush your hand lightly upward against your chest twice in a sweeping motion. Don't forget to show a cheerful expression on your face!
Sign 'merry' followed by the sign for 'Christmas'. Remember to keep your facial expression bright and festive to match the joyful meaning of the greeting.
Sign 'he', 'person', and then 'merry'. The upward brushing motion on the chest perfectly conveys the lighthearted, joyful feeling of the individual.
Sign 'we', 'sing', 'song', and 'merry'. Emphasize the sign by making the upward sweeps slightly larger to show the joyful nature of the music.
Sign 'merry' followed by the sign for 'Christmas'. Remember to keep your facial expression bright and festive to match the joyful meaning of the greeting.
Sign 'he', 'person', and then 'merry'. The upward brushing motion on the chest perfectly conveys the lighthearted, joyful feeling of the individual.
Sign 'we', 'sing', 'song', and 'merry'. Emphasize the sign by making the upward sweeps slightly larger to show the joyful nature of the music.
Yes, in ASL, the sign for 'merry' is the exact same as the sign for 'happy'. The context of your sentence, such as signing 'Merry Christmas', will make the specific English translation clear to the person you are signing with.
Yes! While the video shows the one-handed version, 'merry' and 'happy' are very commonly signed using both hands. To do this, simply perform the same upward brushing motion on your chest with both hands simultaneously or in an alternating pattern.
Yes, you should make light contact with your chest as you brush your hand upward. It doesn't need to be a hard pat or rub; just a gentle, sweeping touch against your clothing is perfect.
