Spread the Holiday Cheer: Say "Merry Christmas" Around the World!

Spread the Holiday Cheer: Say "Merry Christmas" Around the World!

2024 Dec 25th

The holiday season has come alive, and this is the time to bask in the glory of joy, love, and holiday spirit shared across the globe. What would be a better way to spread holiday joy than learning how to wish someone Merry Christmas in languages from all walks of life? Be it homebody or international traveler, these merry greetings prepare the celebratory atmosphere with international spirit!

A Little Bit of History: The Roots of Merry Christmas

And before we get into that, let's take a brief review of the history of this lovely phrase. The phrase Merry Christmas can be traced back to the 16th century, in England. While initially referring to someone who was jovial or agreeable, it has practically become the embodiment of cheerfulness and merriment symbolized with Christmas. In the early years, people used to greet each other, saying God rest ye merry, gentlemen, which simply meant may God keep ye merry. Over the centuries, it aided in rephrasing itself into the more commonly acceptable Merry Christmas.

The expression "Merry Christmas" in 40-plus languages

Well, now onto the fun! Here are the words for wishing Merry Christmas in more than 40 languages. Use these handy little expressions and send your holiday greetings to friends and family all over the world!

How to Say "Merry Christmas" in 40+ Languages

Now, let's get to the fun part! Here's how you can wish "Merry Christmas" in over 40 languages. Share these festive phrases with friends and family for a truly global holiday greeting!

  • English: Merry Christmas
  • Spanish: Feliz Navidad
  • French: Joyeux Noël
  • German: Frohe Weihnachten
  • Italian: Buon Natale
  • Portuguese: Feliz Natal
  • Dutch: Vrolijk Kerstfeest
  • Russian: С Рождеством (S Rozhdestvom)
  • Arabic: عيد ميلاد سعيد (Eid Milad Sa'id)
  • Chinese (Mandarin): 圣诞快乐 (Shèngdàn kuàilè)
  • Japanese: メリークリスマス (Merī Kurisumasu)
  • Korean: 메리 크리스마스 (Meri Keuriseumaseu)
  • Greek: Καλά Χριστούγεννα (Kala Christougenna)
  • Swedish: God Jul
  • Finnish: Hyvää Joulua
  • Norwegian: God Jul
  • Danish: Glædelig Jul
  • Polish: Wesołych Świąt
  • Turkish: Mutlu Noeller
  • Hebrew: חג מולד שמח (Chag Molad Sameach)
  • Hindi: मेरी क्रिसमस (Meri Christmas)
  • Bengali: শুভ বড়দিন (Shubho Bôṛodin)
  • Zulu: Jabulela uKrisimesi
  • Swahili: Heri ya Krismasi
  • Haitian Creole: Jwaye Nwèl
  • Dothraki: Vezhof! (Okay, maybe not exactly "Merry Christmas," but it’s festive, right?)
  • Klingon: Qo'noS Christmas (Klingon holiday traditions are... unique!)

Feeling adventurous? Then try tossing in one of these fun fictional phrases at your next holiday gathering for some real excitement!

Make your holiday season extra special!

Yule Time is when everyone comes together, expresses their love, and spreads joy. So why not spread the cheer beyond the usual Merry Christmas? Just think of the smile on someone's face when you greet them in a new language! It's a little way to show that you care and bring a little global fun into your festivities.

So go on: what are you waiting for? Share these phrases with your loved ones and make this Christmas a real boisterous and joyous international gathering!

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