Learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in 25 languages with correct pronunciation, cultural notes, and easy-to-remember tips.
The holiday season is here — lights, warm drinks, gifts, and global celebrations.
If you’re learning a language (or just love cultural fun), saying “Merry Christmas” in different languages is a great way to connect with people around the world.
Below you’ll find 25 languages, simple pronunciation tips, and short cultural notes. Save it, share it, and try these greetings with friends, coworkers, or customers abroad!
Why learn Christmas greetings in other languages?
Because greetings are one of the easiest ways to:
- Build rapport with international colleagues
- Engage customers from global markets
- Show cultural respect
- Practice pronunciation
- Make language learning fun and festive
BeNative teaches real-world language for professional communication — and holidays are a perfect context to practice.
How to say “Merry Christmas” in 25 languages
1. English — “Merry Christmas!”
2. Spanish — “¡Feliz Navidad!”
Cultural note: In many Latin American countries Christmas is celebrated at midnight on Dec 24 (Nochebuena).
3. French — “Joyeux Noël !”
4. German — “Frohe Weihnachten!”
5. Italian — “Buon Natale!”
6. Portuguese — “Feliz Natal!”
7. Japanese — 「メリークリスマス！」
Pronunciation: meh-REE koo-ree-soo-mah-su
Note: Christmas in Japan is more romantic than religious.
8. Chinese (Mandarin) — “圣诞快乐”
Pronunciation: shung-dahn kwhy-luh
9. Korean — “메리 크리스마스”
Pronunciation: meh-ree keu-ri-seu-ma-seu
10. Arabic — “عيد ميلاد مجيد”
Pronunciation: eed mee-LAD ma-JEED
11. Russian — “С Рождеством!”
Pronunciation: s rozh-dee-STVOHM
Note: Many Russians celebrate on Jan 7.
12. Dutch — “Vrolijk Kerstfeest!”
13. Swedish — “God Jul!”
14. Norwegian — “God Jul!”
15. Danish — “Glædelig Jul!”
16. Greek — “Καλά Χριστούγεννα!”
Pronunciation: kah-LAH khree-STOO-yen-ah
17. Polish — “Wesołych Świąt!”
Pronunciation: veh-SOH-wikh shfyawnt
18. Czech — “Veselé Vánoce!”
Pronunciation: veh-seh-LEH vah-no-tseh
19. Hindi — “क्रिसमस की शुभकामनाएँ”
Pronunciation: kris-mas kee shoob-kaam-na-ein
20. Turkish — “Mutlu Noeller!”
21. Filipino — “Maligayang Pasko!”
22. Thai — “สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส”
Pronunciation: sook-SAN wan KRIT-mat
23. Vietnamese — “Chúc Mừng Giáng Sinh!”
Pronunciation: chook mŭng zyang sin
24. Hebrew — “חג מולד שמח” (Chag molad sameach)
Pronunciation: khag moh-LAD sah-MEH-ach
25. Swahili — “Heri ya Krismasi!”
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