Merry Christmas in different languages

Covid-19 is no longer an international emergency, and it will not spoil our Christmas this year: we will finally be able to get together with our loved ones to celebrate the year's most popular holiday without restrictions. 
Some restrictions will actually still apply, but they will be of a different nature. With masks off, we will have to wear a few extra jumpers to recuperate those heating degrees that we will no longer be able to afford, given the gas and electricity price increases. Moreover, accounting for inflation, we will have to find ways not to overspend on Christmas dinner and presents.
In short, even the 2022 Christmas will not be anxiety-free. Still, we will find a way to cherish our traditions and keep alive the feeling of togetherness and love. 
Meanwhile, learn how to pronounce Merry Christmas in different languages.

Merry Christmas in Italian: Buon Natale

Say Buon Natale if you want to wish Merry Christmas to an Italian friend.
It is not easy to define which are the main Christmas traditions in the Bel Paese (beautiful country, as Dante and Petrarca used to call Italy), since every region has its own. Still, the Christmas tree, the Presepe (or Presepio), the Panettone and the Pandoro reign all over the peninsula.
Christmas dinner will be rich and sumptuous, following the best Italian traditions. 

Merry Christmas in French: Joyeux Noël

Joyeux Noël is Merry Christmas translated into French. Christmas celebration in Marcel Proust and Paul Cézanne's country may be different from region to region, but St. Nicholas (on December 6th) and Père Noël (on December 24th) will behave the same way everywhere in France: they will bring presents to all children. St. Nicholas actually will deliver toys only to the well-behaved children, while his assistant, Père Fouettard, will bring lumps of coal to the naughty ones. 

Merry Christmas in Spanish: Feliz Navidad

In Spain, Feliz Navidad means Merry Christmas. This festivity in the land of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and Antoni Gaudí is a huge celebration which reaches its peak during the Nochebuena, the Christmas Eve (literally, good night in Spanish). A sumptuous dinner will be served, usually at the grandparents’ house, where the whole family will be seated around a magnificent table setting. 

Merry Christmas in German: Fröhliche Weihnachten

Merry Christmas in Germany is Fröhliche Weihnachten. Christmas is really a big event in Germany: just consider that the Christmas tree fashion started right here, centuries ago: the first decorated tree appeared in 1750.
All started because of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the German writer who once visited Strasbourg, in France, where the first Christmas tree appeared in the early 17th century. He saw his first Christmas tree and he wrote about it in his novel The Sorrows of Young Werther. Suddenly, everybody in German was decorating a Christmas tree and spreading this new fashion all over the world.

Merry Christmas in Portuguese: Feliz Natal

Merry Christmas in Portugal is Feliz Natal. In Portugal, Christmas is the most important celebration of the year. On Christmas Eve a traditional dinner will be cooked and served to the family and the menu will be based on cod, potatoes, and vegetables.
Once dinner is over, during the night, the spirits of the dead will come to visit and enjoy the food leftovers. 

Merry Christmas in Brazilian Portuguese: Feliz Natal

Merry Christmas in Brazil is Feliz Natal. It is written as you write it in Portugal, but the pronunciation is different. In the land of Paulo Coelho and Jorge Amado, Christmas happens to be in summer and, due to the heat of the season, the traditional Christmas dishes have become lighter and more suitable to the hot climate. The Christmas tree, though, is still the festivity focal point.
In 2014, in Rio de Janeiro the largest floating Christmas tree in the world was set, with its millions of lights. Tourists came from all over the world to see the gigantic Christmas tree, which earned the Guinness World Record in its category. 

Merry Christmas in Polish: Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia

Merry Christmas in Poland is Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia. In this country, where the poet Wisława Szymborska wrote her most touching poems, the children stare at the sky during Christmas Eve. As soon as they spot the first twinkle of a star, they all go to sit around the table: dinner starts.
Before enjoying the meal, the whole family share a piece of the traditional Opłatek: a light wafer on which the nativity scene is depicted. It as a symbol of love and friendship. An opłatek piece is served also to the house pets.

Merry Christmas in Czech: Veselé Vánoce

Merry Christmas in the Czech Republic is Veselé Vánoce. Here the big event is Christmas Eve dinner with the traditional breaded carp and potatoes. It is a must to keep a carp scale as a lucky charm for the oncoming year. 

Merry Christmas in Romanian: Craciun Fericit

In Romania, Merry Christmas is Craciun Fericit. In Romania, the Christmas spirit is kept alive by the colinde, the traditional Romanian Christmas carols. On Christmas Eve, children will sing while walking from house to house, and they will receive fruits, nuts, and slices of colaci (typical Christmas sweet bread) in return. 

Merry Christmas in Slovak: Veselé Vianoce

Merry Christmas in Slovakia is Veselé Vianoce. The traditional celebrations of Christmas want some dishes, known to bring good fortune, to be eaten on Christmas Eve, such as waffles with honey, which will preserve love and harmony in the family. Speaking about money, tucking some coins under the tablecloth will bring wealth and prosperity. 

Merry Christmas in Hungarian: Kellemes Karácsonyt

Merry Christmas is Hungarian is Kellemes Karácsonyt. According to the Hungarian tradition, the Christmas tree must be decorated on Christmas Eve by the parents, while the children will stay in their room waiting for Baby Jesus to deliver the presents. 

Merry Christmas in Greek: Kala Christouyenna

In Greece, Merry Christmas is Kala Christouyenna. In this beautiful and sunny country, between Christmas and Epiphany, kallikantzaros are believed to appear during the nights. They are hideous creatures which live underground for the rest of the year and come alive only during the Christmas season. They are supposed to tease and annoy everybody. 

Merry Christmas in Swedish: God Jul

In Sweden, Merry Christmas is God Jul, as in others Scandinavian countries. Here, the Christmas season starts celebrating Saint Lucia, on December 13. Saint Lucia brings presents to the children, and she is also the patron saint of the blind, since she lost her sight defending her faith. 

Merry Christmas in Finnish: Hyvää Joulua

In Finland, Merry Christmas is Hyvää Joulua. In this freezing country, Christmas Eve has it all: Christmas trees, light decorations, good food… and saunas. What a nice idea to celebrate the most stressing celebration of the year relaxing in a warm sauna!