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Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 689242)

Well it is actually HAPPY NEW YEAR, not plural or plural possessive but whatever.

It think it comes from the phrases New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in both it is correct to add the "s". We would not say New Year Eve or New Year Day. This possessive form is erroneously carried over by some to the greeting for the New Year. As pointed out by @FumbleFingers when someone refers to New Year's (without eve or day specified) it implies New Year's Eve.

expressions - Why do some people say "Happy New Years" with an "s" at the end of "years"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

Happy new year to you too! ;)