Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas in 20 Languages: last updated 19 December 2022

Learn how people wish each other "Merry Christmas" around the world.

Frohe Weihnachten - Vrolijk Kerstfeest - Buon Natale and all the best wishes for a very Merry Christmas from the Kids World Travel Guide Team

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Here you will find out how to wish Merry Christmas in other languages.

How to say Merry Christmas around the world

Merry Christmas in Afrikaans

Merry Christmas in different languages: Afrikaans

Afrikaans is on of the official languages spoken in South Africa. Here people wish each other "Blessed Christmas".

Merry Christmas in French

Merry Christmas in different languages: French

In French people say: "Joyeux Noël" which means Joyful Christmas.

How to say Merry Christmas - Dutch

Merry Christmas in different languages: Dutch

"Merry Christmas" in Dutch is pronounced as this: Listen here.

Merry Christmas in German

Merry Christmas in different languages: German

Germans wish each other "Frohe Weihnachten" or "Frohes Fest" which means Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas in Italian

Merry Christmas in different languages: Italian

"Buon Natale" is what the Italian say when they wish each other Merry Christmas. Read how the Italians celebrate Christmas in Italy here.

Merry Christmas - Arabic version

Merry Christmas in different languages: Arabic

In Arabic speaking Lebanon, the many Christians celebrate Christmas as well. More than one third of the Lebanese people are Christians. There are however many more Lebanese people living outside the country than within Lebanon. Learn how to pronounce the Arabic words here.

Merry Christmas in Hungarian

Merry Christmas in different languages: Hungarian

In Hungarian, people say: "Boldog Karácsonyt". Listen here how to pronounce it correctly.

Finnish Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas in different languages: Finnish

The Finns wish: "Hyvää Joulua". Find our Finland Facts here and if you want to know more about Christmas in Finland read on here.

Happy Christmas in Malayalam

Malayalam is spoken in Kerala in India. People here wish each other: "kristumas asansaka".

Merry Christmas in Korean

Merry Christmas in different languages: Korean

The Korean wishes are easily pronounced: meri ku-ri-su-ma-su. How about trying it out? Listen to it here.

Happy Christmas in Chinese

Merry Christmas in different languages: Mandarin Chinese

While most of the Chinese people are not Christian, Christmas is a popular celebration in the country too. Carol singing and Christmas decorations can be encountered and Christmas parties are held in many places. So be prepared and know how to say Merry Christmas in Chinese. Read more about Christmas in China here.

Seasons Greetings in Japanese

In Japanese people say: Merikurisumasu - this is similar to Korean, isn't it?

Happy Christmas in Norwegian

Merry Christmas in different languages: Norwegian

In Norwegian the Christmas wishes are: "God Jul" which means Good Christmas.

Happy Christmas in Ukrainian

This year we extend our special Christmas greetings to the people in Ukraine: Z rizdvom! May your festive season be blessed with peace, hope and courage. May your Christmas be filled with light, warmth and love!

Russian Merry Christmas wishes

Merry Christmas in different languages: Russian

Russians celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January. Then people wish each other Merry Christmas. In Russian you say this - Find out here.

Merry Christmas in Portuguese

Merry Christmas in different languages: Portuguese

In Portuguese Merry Christmas is: "Feliz Natal" which means Joyful or Happy Christmas.

Happy Christmas - Spanish translation

Merry Christmas in different languages: Spanish

In Spanish you say: "Feliz Navidad" which means Joyful or Happy Christmas.

Philippines: How to say Merry Christmas in Tagalog

Merry Christmas in different languages: Tagalog

Tagalog is a language spoken in the Philippines. Here people wish "Maligayang Pasko". Listen here to learn how to pronounce it correctly.

Merry Christmas in Swahili

Merry Christmas in different languages: Swahili

Kiswahili is spoken in many countries in Africa such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania or Rwanda. "Heri ya Krismasi" means Merry Christmas in Swahili.

Merry Christmas in Zulu

The Zulu people in South Africa wish each other with "Ukhisimusi omnandi". Find out more about other countries in Africa in the next image:

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