Mary , Mary , Quite Contrary is a nursery rhyme originated in England as well as the Christmas carol `` I Saw Three Ships '' .
Many nursery rhymes are of English origin such as Mary , Mary , Quite Contrary , Roses are red , Jack and Jill , London Bridge Is Falling Down , The Grand Old Duke of York , Hey Diddle Diddle and Humpty Dumpty.. Traditional English Christmas carols include `` We Wish You a Merry Christmas '' , `` The First Noel '' , “ I Saw Three Ships ” and `` God Rest You Merry , Gentlemen '' .
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