May all my enemies go to hell, Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A festive line expressing a wish for enemies to go to hell.
- In plain terms
- I hope all my enemies go to hell.
- What can you take from it?
- Holiday greetings can carry sharp personal wishes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should holiday greetings include enemies?
- Is it better to forgive or curse?
Another view
The wish is overly aggressive for a festive context.
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