How to Say Merry Christmas in Italian
The most common and direct way to say Merry Christmas in Italian is Buon Natale
Ti auguro Buon Natale, I wish you a Merry Christmas.
However, there are other expressions that are used as well.
Buone Feste corresponds to the English Happy Holidays and implies best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. You could also say, tanti auguri di buone feste, best wishes for a happy holiday season.
Slightly more formal, used in writing rather than in person: Auguri di un Natale sereno (best wishes for a peaceful Christmas). For example, if you’re sending a card to someone in Italy, you could write: "Auguro a te (or ‘lei’ if you don’t know the person well) e alla tua (‘sua’ if using lei) famiglia un sereno Natale e un felice anno nuovo (I wish you and your family a peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year).
If you want to be fancy and try a slightly longer phrase (why not?!), you could say: Ti auguro un Natale pieno di amore, pace e gioia sincera, My best wishes for a Christmas filled with love, peace and sincere joy.
So now you have a few options for how to say Merry Christmas in Italian, but what about the ‘Happy New Year’ part?
Let’s take a look.
How to Say Happy New Year in Italian
Happy New Year is Felice Anno Nuovo, as in Ti auguro un felice anno nuovo (I wish you a Happy New Year). You use ‘ti’ if you’re talking/writing to one person you know well, ‘le’ if you’re writing to one person you don’t know very well or have a formal relationship with, and ‘vi’ if you’re writing to a group of people, say a family. Le auguro un felice anno nuovo, vi auguro un felice anno nuovo.
You could also use related expressions, such as, Auguri per un felice 2022 – Best wishes for a happy 2022, or Auguri di buon anno, best wishes for a good new year.
How to Write a Christmas Card in Italian
Now let’s put together what we’ve seen so far to write a sample Christmas card so you can wish your loved ones Merry Christmas in Italian.
Caro/a/i/e (Dear – o for male singular, a for female singular, i for plural, e for female plural) – name -,
Ti/Vi (ti for singular, vi for plural) auguro Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!
Con affetto (with love),
-Signature
The version above is the simplest. If you want something fancier, here’s another example.
Carissimo/i ____,
I miei migliori auguri per un Natale pieno di amore e pace, e per tanta gioia, serenità e salute nell’anno nuovo (My very best wishes for a Christmas filled with love and peace and for a New Year filled with joy, serenity and health).
Useful Italian Vocabulary for the Holidays
Now that you’ve learned how to say Merry Christmas in Italian, see below a list of useful words related to the holidays – le feste:
Vigilia di Natale – December 24, Christmas Eve
Santo Stefano – December 26, a national holiday in Italy
San Silvestro – New Year’s Eve
Capodanno o primo dell’anno – New Year’s Day; in Italian, we also use Capodanno to refer to the New Year’s Eve festivities, as in the most common asked question this time of the year: cosa farai a Capodanno? What are you doing on New Year’s Eve?
Epifania – Epiphany, January 6. And of course, Befana, the good witch who arrives on January 6 with sweet treats for children who behaved well, and coal for those who misbehaved. It’s a common joke for female friends in Italy to send each other messages on the day of Epifania to wish to one another, Buona Befana!
Now, without looking at your notes, how do you say Merry Christmas in Italian?
Buon Natale, cari lettori!
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New Year Greeting
• May this New Year bring you great happiness, one in which you will find health and hope.
• Embrace this New Year with the enthusiasm of a child, with the optimism filled with hope, and motivation to achieve all that you wish for.
Motivational
• The old year leaves with a song
And the New Year arrives with a big gong
Farewell, so long to a year gone by
And hello to the new, let it come in on a high
New Year Poems
• Goodbye to last year we see it has passed, and a wish of hope and faith for the coming year. God bless!
Goodbye
• In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, never in need.
• Forget about all the negativities, think of new possibilities. Here to conquering a new frontier, that's all I wish in the upcoming new year. Shon Mehta, The Timingila
Possibilities
• When I met you years of New Year's wishes came true. Happy New Year with love from your sweetheart.
Love
• May this year bring laughter and lots of happiness surrounded by family and friends. Look forward to seeing you in the coming year.
Laughter
• Here's wishing you more happiness than all my words can tell, not just for New Year's Eve, but for all the year as well.
New Year
• I cannot tell you how much joy you have given me, and my new year's wish for you is: joy and happiness in return.
Joy
• Even with the New Year arriving we don't know what the future will bring. But the one thing for certain is that God's plan is perfect and we need to trust in Him. So Happy New Year and blessings to you and yours.
Trust God
• Throughout the coming new year, may all your needs be met and may all your wants disappear and thanksgiving for all you have be the focus of your life.
Thanksgiving
• Happy New Year to a wonderful Mom and Dad
Your love for me has always made me glad.
I can't imagine what would I do
How would I cope, without you two.
You both deserve much happiness
I pray to God, that He does you bless.
I just wanted to say
You are both appreciated each and every day!
Mother
• This New Year has 52,600 minutes in it. May the minutes be filled with happiness, good health, and may you find contentment in all you do.
Time
• This past year has been a tough one
But now it is over and done.
My wish for the next one
May it be filled with lots of fun.
Life and Struggles
• New Year is a spring time! Open up like a flower! Let the world see your energy! And when the world see your energy and enthusiasm, the previously locked doors will be opened to you!" Mehmet Murat ildan
Positive Energy
• May your hopes and dreams
Fill your life with gleams
Of all that you wish to see
And all that you wish to be
A new year to set your goals
And write your own scroll!
Dream
• A new year which has 365 days
May they be filled with lots of play.
And 12 months to do
The things that mean so much to you
Happy, Happy New Year to you
Use your time that is the clue.
Good Day
• Here's to a bright New Year, and a fond farewell to the old; here's to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold.
Memory
• You cannot change last year but it sure is possible to change the coming New Year. May it be all that you dream of.
Change
• We close another year, wishing happiness to friends far and near. May this next chapter of your life bring you no strife.
Life
• As this year ends, I count my blessings
And the positive happenings.
My wish for you is to have even more
May this New Year have lots in store
Blessed
• On this New Year my prayer is for peace, prosperity and the blessings of God for all people and all nations.
Prayer
• My wish for you this New Year's Eve
Is in the coming year success you will achieve
Good wishes and success you may find
Work hard, but have fun of that I don't need to remind.
Wishes
• I hope each day of the New Year is better than the one before.
And I l hope you find that successful door.
May blessings be upon you and all that you do
And that you will no time to be feeling blue.
May sunshine surround you each new day
And may smiles and love never be far away.
Smile
• No matter what challenges you face
Let optimism be your embrace
You choose what the New Year can bring
Your attitude can be like that of a king.
Your choices define you
To your character they give a clue
Be happy, be glad, look forward with glee
May the year for you be as happy as can be.
Optimistic
• We say farewell to the old it eaves when it is cold
We say welcome to the new, we look forward like fresh fallen dew.
Quote of The Day
• Our friendship continues year after year
I wanted to tell you how you are such a dear
My wish for you this New Year day
Is happiness and success I just want to say.
Friendship
• The challenges of last year are behind us now dear
We look forward and pray for a successful new year.
But no matter what happen I am grateful for
You in my life because you I adore!
Love and Life
• I am thankful and grateful for all that you are
You my granddaughter are my superstar.
I wish you success and happiness too
So on this New Year's day, I send my love to you boo boo!
Children
• May the months of the coming Year:
January may you feel Jubilant as the New Year begins!
February may be the time to Focus on your goals set.
March may your Motivation keep you moving forward
April may be the time to show Appreciation to those you love
May may you Make a difference in the lives of the unfortunate
June may you feel Jolly as the summer begins
July may Joy be with you as the year is progressing
August may see your Accomplishments fulfilling
September may bring Success as a result of your work
November may you remember that you Never quit
December may all your Dreams come true.
Monthly Calendar
• On New Year's Eve as we see the old year through
we pray that God's love will surround you.
Not just for the day
But for the whole year too!
Gods Love
• May this year bring you success
I wish happiness for you I must confess.
May your attitude be a positive one
And all your goals will get done.
Attitude
• May your trouble be less
And the year be free of stress
Persist and persevere
May you be of good cheer.
Persistence
• May your every decision be made with wisdom
May all your goals come to full blossom
We wish you a year of goodwill
Starting with this year's arrival.
Decision
• Enter this new year with a gratitude for this new chance to create your dreams. Avina Celeste
• The year will reveal its destiny
May we all live in harmony.
One year finished, another starts
Actions taken will determine our course on a chart.
Destiny
• May the new year encourage you:
Never give up,
E nthusaism galore,
W isdom with you
Y earend upon you
E agerly before you
A nticipation within you
R eflection within
Words of Encouragement
• All that you hope for,
All that you dream of,
All that you aspire to be,
That is my wish for you in the new year and always.
Inspirational
• Christmas is over, see the New Year in with a smile
Have the enthusiasm of that of a child.
Let the countdown begin
May the new year bring you good fortune and lots of grins!
Funny
• Wishing you a year full of . . .
new beginnings filled hope
Lots of encouragement to help you cope.
A year of simple pleasures to enjoy
And no things that will annoy.
Simple pleasures to enjoy
With time for fun fit in your schedule.
Many beautiful moments of memories
Filled with happy anniversaries.
New Beginning
• On New Year's Eve the whole world celebrates the fact that a date changes. Let us celebrate the dates on which we change the world. Akilnathan Logeswaran
Change The World
• Happy New Year to you my friend.
On you I can always depend.
My wish for you this year is this
That the year will be full of bliss.
Friend
• May this new year be a very new one indeed to you; may you put off the old, and put on the new man! Earl of Chesterfield, Letters To His Son
Letting Go
• ABC wishes for a Happy New Year:
a for abundance
b for blessings
c for compassion
d for determination
e for enthusiasm
f for friends
g for God's grace
h for happiness
i for imagination
j for joy
k for kindness
l for laughter
m for motivation
n for new beginnings
o for optimism
p for perseverance
q for never quitting
r for relaxation
s for stress-free days
t for thanksgiving
u for understanding
v for vision
w for wisdom
x for "x" marks the spot for the goal you want to reach
y for Your success
z for zealousness
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"Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays?"
Christmas is now celebrated around the world by a lot of people, regardless of their religion. For example, in the US, the majority of non-Christians celebrate it.
However, some people dislike being wished a "Merry Christmas," because of the holiday’s Christian origins. So if you don’t know how the recipient feels about Christmas, simply use "Happy Holidays."
Since December is packed with holidays, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years, "Happy Holidays" conveniently includes them all!
In more formal messages, you’ll also see people write "Seasons Greetings!"
"Happy New Year!"
On December 31st and January 1st, people will wish each other a "Happy New Year!"
However, people often combine the two big holidays into one greeting: "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!"
How to Customize Basic Greetings
Now that you know everything you need to know about the basic greetings, let’s look at how to customize them.
Some adjectives you can use are:
• Beautiful
• Delightful
• Exciting
• Fabulous
• Fantastic
• Festive
• Joyful
• Lovely
• Magnificent
• Peaceful
• Wonderful
• Successful
Classic Greetings
In addition to the basic greetings above, there are some other classic holiday card expressions you can learn (and customize as you see fit).
"Wishing you …"
Often, in writing, the basic greetings start with an expression like "Wishing you …." For example:
• Wishing you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
• Wishing you a lovely holiday season!
• Wishing you a magical holiday season and a fantastic New Year!
"Best wishes"
Best wishes is also a good phrase to use in combination with holiday greetings. For example:
• Best wishes for the New Year!
• Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!
• Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!
Instead of "Best wishes," you can also say the following:
• Warm wishes
• Warmest wishes
"Enjoy"
Finally, don’t forget you can tell people to enjoy the holidays!
• Enjoy your holidays!
• Enjoy your winter break! (if the recipient is a student)
• Hope you enjoy the holidays with your loved ones!
• Hope you enjoy this special time of year.
Mention the Family
Don’t forget that holiday greetings are often not just meant for one recipient, but for their whole family!
"To You and Your Family"
Most of the time, we write greetings to not just one person, but also their family. Of course, you can list out everyone (including pets) if you want.
But it’s more common to simply say "you and your family." For example, "Best wishes to you and your family this holiday season and in the coming year!"
"To You and Your Loved Ones"
Instead of "you and your family," it’s also common to say "to you and your loved ones." "Loved ones" includes anyone who matters to the recipient. For example, "Wishing you and your loved ones health and happiness this holiday season!"
"To You and Yours"
You can also just say "to you and yours," which has the same meaning as the previous two options. For example, "Happy holidays to you and yours!"
"End the year on a good note"
In English, you can "end" something "on a good note," so you can tell someone that you hope they end the year on a good note. This means that even if the rest of the year may not have been great (like the one behind us), you end it in a good way.
This expression is also used with different adjectives:
• Hope you end the year on a positive note!
• Hope 2022 ends on a cheerful note!
• May you end this year on a bright note!
"Filled with" or "Full of"
When you send someone a holiday greeting, it’s always nice to hope that their holidays are "filled with" or "full of" things they like. For example:
• Wishing you a holiday season filled with happiness and special moments!
• Hope your holidays are filled with laughter and champagne!
• Have a merry Christmas and a New Year full of delightful surprises!
This phrase is perfect for adding a personal touch. For example, you can wish someone "a New Year filled with bubble gum and bungee jumping" if those are the things they like.
In more formal messages, this phrase is often used with the structure "May … be ….":
• May your holidays be filled with happiness and special moments.
• May your holidays be full of joy and laughter!
"Here’s to a … "
This is an expression typically used when making a toast. You can also use it in your greeting messages to make it more bright and cheerful. For example:
• Here’s to a wonderful holiday season!
• Here’s to a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
• Here’s to ending the year on a merry note!
• Here’s to a great year ahead!
Sample Greeting Messages
Now it’s time to combine all the tips above.
Greeting Messages for Friends and Family
You might see something like the following in a card:
Dear Joe,
Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!
xoxo,
Your sister
You might see something like this in a text message:
Hey Matt, Just wanted to wish you a joyful Christmas and a fantastic New Year! Can’t wait to see you in the coming year!
In addition to holiday greetings, it’s common to remind the recipient to relax. For example:
Dear Rachel,
It’s been a busy year for you! Hope you can end the year on a more relaxing note.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Best wishes,
Brian
You can also use your greeting card to thank the recipient for something they’ve done for you this year.
Dear John,
Thanks again for always helping me in science class. Hope your holidays are filled with fun and the year ahead full of exciting science projects for the both of us!
All the best,
Luke
Professional Greeting Messages
Here’s a greeting message you can write to a business partner:
Dear Ben,
It’s been a pleasure doing business with you this year. Here’s to another year of successful collaboration!
Happy holidays to you and yours,
Jake
Here’s a greeting message you can write to a coworker:
Dear Grace,
Thanks to your passion and dedication, our team has reached new heights this past year. Enjoy the holidays and see you next year!
Warmly,
Karen
Here’s a message you can write to a client:
Dear Bill and the team at Texas Medical Instruments,
We were able to reach our milestones for this year thanks to your support. We look forward to continuing this partnership and we extend our sincerest wishes to your team.
Here’s to an even better year to come!
Pat and everyone from Synology
We hope this has given you an idea of how to write greeting messages this holiday season! If you need help writing them or simply want someone to check your messages, remember our tutors are here for you. Your first session is free, so you’ve got nothing to lose!
In the meantime, happy holidays and may the next year be a lot more cheerful than this one!