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!
Happy Vacation Wishes, Happy Vacation Messages: A vacation gives one the chance to relax away from the daily life routine. It enables one to relax both mentally and physically.
Any time you have an opportunity to go for a vacation, grab that chance. It will be a great benefit to you.
There are times you know someone who is on vacation and would like to wish them a happy vacation but you do not have the right words.
Today we are going to look at vacation wishes and messages which you can send to your friend or loved one.
Happy Vacation Wishes
May your vacation be beautiful, may it take away all your worries and give you a fresh start. I wish you a great time with your family during this vacation. Have a wonderful vacation!
This is your holiday, enjoy every moment of the vacation. Let nothing trouble you. Have a great vacation!
I wish you a great vacation with your family.
May you enjoy your holiday to the fullest! I am waiting to hear amazing stories when you are back. Take care and stay safe!
May this vacation be the best holiday ever; I wish you a relaxing vacation. Happy vacation!
It’s a period of travel and relaxation. A time to spend and treat yourself. I hope you have the best vacation ever!
A get-away ought to be sufficiently long that your boss misses you and not sufficiently long for him to find how well he can get along without you. I trust your get-away does both! Have a great vacation!
The more you travel the more you get to know about new places, new people, and new cultures. This vacation may you explore new places. Stay safe and Happy vacation!
A holiday is a way to escape from our daily hectic schedule. I wish you a happy holiday! Enjoy with your family.
It is a period to spend and enjoy the scenery, hope you have the best vacation.
I wish you the best experience ever as you enjoy your vacation. May you have the best time of your life.
I pray for your vacation to give you the pleasure you have always dreamed of. May all your problems be taken away, Enjoy your vacation.
The world would be more enjoyable if we had more holidays and less time to work. Happy Holidays!
You have really planned for this day. Wishing you well on your deserved vacation!
Make each day of your holiday memorable, do lots of activities each day. I wish you a wonderful vacation holiday.
Take advantage of this holiday and spend it with your family. You deserve the best. Happy Holidays!
It has been a stressful year, as you proceed for your holiday may your strength be rejuvenated. Wish you a happy vacation.
I wish you a wonderful holiday where you are. May you have fun and relieve the stress of your daily work.
Using your vacation hours properly will make you want not to come back to work. Happy vacation!
Make use of every second of your holiday, spend some time with your children, or venture into an activity that will be worth your time. I wish you a happy vacation!
The amazing thing about the holidays is that you get more time to enjoy yourself with your family. Enjoy your vacation with your family. Congratulations!
Your holiday would be more enjoyable if I was there with you. I wish you the best. Enjoy your vacation.
This is the most waited season of the year, the day when you take your vacation.
It is not easy to save for a vacation like this, make every penny count. Happy Holidays my friend.
Happy Vacation Messages
The long-awaited vacation is finally here with us. Fun and joy are waiting for you, May you have a memorable holiday!
Wishing you a happy and joyous vacation ahead. Happy Holidays!
Make the best of your vacation! The year has been really tough and you have worked hard to get this holiday. I hope you enjoy it. Waiting for the story. Happy vacation
I wish you all the best for your vacation. May every moment in your holiday be filled with happiness! May you have unlimited fun with friends and family!
I wish you a ton of happiness and fun while you are on vacation! Have a great time!
I wish you all the best on your vacation!
Relax have fun; let the days roll off your back. Enjoy your vacation!
I am so happy for you two, your faces are glittering, enjoy your vacation, and make the most out of it.
Make the trip just the way you have always wanted, unwrap the plans one by one and enjoy the days of your holiday. Happy Vacation!
Happy Holiday Wishes
I wish you a happy holiday full of fun and happiness. Enjoy to the maximum and take care.
The holidays are finally here! It’s time to relax and treat yourself. Happy Holidays!
You are lucky to have a holiday, have a peaceful time, and take care of yourself.
Please accept my holiday wishes, filled with warmth, happiness, and wrapped in love! Happy Holidays!
I wish you all the best in your holiday. May the happiness of the vacation embrace you! Happy Holidays!
Wishing you Happy Holidays! May you find quality time to spend with your friends and family!
May you have a great time and utilize every moment of your vacation! Have a happy holiday!
This will be the day that you need to make it memorable; it’s time to share the moment with your family. Happy Holidays!
Don’t worry about work, the only thing you have to worry about is having a good time and enjoying your vacation. Happy Holiday!
It’s my prayer for God to bless you during your travel and vacation. I look forward to hearing about your holiday moments as soon as you get back. Happy Holidays!
Don’t forget to go on holiday with someone special in your heart if you want it to be more memorable. Happy holidays.
Holiday Wishes to Boss Sample
Dear boss, the year has been tough; you have made many decisions for the success of the company. You deserve that vacation. Wish you a happy vacation!
I am very happy for you as you got the opportunity to spend your holiday in such an amazing destination. Enjoy your vacation boss.
It is great to be a boss, you can travel anywhere you want, have fun and eat anything you want. Don’t forget the work that is waiting for you at the office. Happy vacation!
It does not matter if you are the boss; you also deserve a great vacation, away from the daily hustles of work. Wish you have a great holiday!
A vacation is enjoyed without disturbance. It seems like we will have to disturb you on the pending work. Enjoy your vacation boss!
It is selfish going for a holiday and leaving your juniors to do all the work for you. We wish you a wonderful vacation. Enjoy your holiday with your family. Happy vacation boss!
It is time to put aside work responsibilities and enjoy yourself with those dear to your heart. Have a great time boss. Enjoy your vacation!
Dear boss, I wish you the best holiday ever and May you have the best time to refresh your mind. Have a great time.
To my boss, I am sending you the best holiday greetings. Enjoy your holiday and don’t forget to bring us gifts.
I hope your holiday is filled with fun, laughter, and peace of mind. Enjoy your vacation Boss.
Vacation Wishes to Colleagues
A holiday in such a beautiful destination, how I wish I was in your shoes right now. Have a wonderful holiday my dear colleague.
I can’t believe you handed all your work to us for you to go on a vacation. You will have to pay for this torture. Have a wonderful vacation!
Wondering how the office looks like without you. Don’t worry; the office is better without you. Enjoy your vacation.
I hope your holiday gives you the satisfaction you need so that you don’t have to think of what is happening at work. Enjoy your vacation.
Dear colleague, you have worked so hard this year. You deserve this holiday. Enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Have a great time.
Finally, your wish has been granted. May you enjoy your vacation to the fullest! Have a great time.
I hope you are not thinking about your job responsibilities. Your job is intact. Have fun, enjoy your holiday.
Vacation is the time to relax and enjoy life away from your daily hustle. Have a great vacation!
The holiday season is here; make the most out of it. Break the routine and do the extraordinary. I wish you a happy vacation!
Let work stress go away. Have fun and be close dear to your heart. I wish you a happy holiday.
These vacation messages and wishes will also inspire you to take that vacation. Go for that adventure that you have always dreamed of. Enjoy the vacation with your friends and family. These vacation messages will also help you to appreciate them during their vacation. We hope you have found a Vacation Wish, message, or quote to wish your family, friends, and loved ones the best holiday vacation.
Michael Andrew
No matter what way you celebrate it, pretty much everyone loves Christmas. Theres warmth. Theres cheer. Theres more food than you know what to do with.
Everyone seems happy around Christmastime. Its why we see random acts of kindness and strangers filled with Christmas spirit. Theres just some intoxicating feeling that surrounds the holidays, and all of us want that feeling for a whole season вЂ" not just December.
Everyone celebrates Christmas in their own unique way, and now youre busy cleverly drafting the perfect holiday greeting. After all, how could one message possibly capture all the love and appreciation for all the wonderful people in your life? You want to send them a festive note, but where should you start (other than the obvious "Happy holidays")?
Below, were giving you plenty of message ideas for the holiday season. Whether youre sending a warm greeting to your coworkers, friends, or family, theres an appropriate note for everyone in your life.
20+ Christmas Card Messages for Every Person in Your Life
No matter how they celebrate, you want to wish a Merry ChristmasВ to those you care about. Here are over 20 Christmas sayingsВ to tell every person in your life to have a wonderful holiday season.
Holiday Messages for Coworkers
Design: Morgan Kendall
Sometimes, the friendships formed at work are some of the most meaningful. After all, these are people who you spend the majority of your waking life with, and nows the time to show your appreciation. Whether youre wishing your boss, cubicle mate, or manager a happy holiday, keep your messages warm with these delightful messages.
This Dear SantaВ CardВ is festive without being partial to any one religious holiday. If youre the boss, you could send this funny Christmas cardВ thanking your team for their hard work. Fill the cards with any of these simple, yet warm greetings to spread joy around the office:
• Happy holidays! Have a wonderful timeВ with your loved ones.
• Its been a joy to work with you this year. Now, take a much-needed break, and enjoy the season.
• Youve certainly kept things "merry and bright" around the office. Have a great holiday and a happy New Year.
• Sending you warm wishes this holiday season. Looking forward to working with you again come the new year.
• Wishing you a happy holiday seasonВ and a prosperous New Year.
• Sending you warmest holiday greetingsВ this time of year. Thank you for your hard work and effort.
Christmas Quotes for Family Members
Design: Eric Clegg Design
When it comes to family members, you can be a little more personal and heartfelt. However, if your family happens to be rather large, you might find it easiest to send one, well-written card to all family members, rather than writing individual notes (but major kudos if you decide to go forward with the latter option).
This Holiday Sentiments CardВ might be the best of both worlds. You can personalize it with a photo of you, you and your partner, your children, or even your fur baby, then print a message on the back. Here are a few family favorite messages to get you started:
• "At Christmas, all roads lead home." -Marjorie Holmes. Looking forward to seeing your shining face this Christmas season.
• "The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy familyВ all wrapped up in each other." -Burton Hills. Having you in our lives is truly a gift. Hope to see you come Christmas morning.
• My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others." -Bob Hope. Sending lots of loveВ to each of you this holiday season.
• "Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand." -Dr. Seuss. Although we may not see you in person, were thinking of youВ and sending best wishesВ to your family this holiday season. Have a great Christmas.
Christmas Sayings to Pass on to Your Friends
Design: Chica Design
When it comes to your friends, you can be a little more relaxed with your messaging. You can send your "Merry Christmas" wishesВ with a little humor or inside joke вЂ" notes you might not send a family member or coworker.
• "Santa ClausВ has the right idea. Visit people only once a year." -Victor Borge. Just kidding. Wish you lived closer вЂ" thinking of you, missing you, and sending you the warmest wishesВ this holiday season.
• I am so happy to have a friend like you in my life. Heres to another year for both of us.
• Wish you were here so we could drink spiced eggnogВ together. Heres to another year of supporting one another in both our wise and questionable decisions.
• Christmas is the one time of yearВ youll get me to say something sentimental, so here it goes: You are one of the most important people in my life, I love you, and Im so grateful to have you every single day.
• My definition of the “Joy of Christmas” is you, me, spiked apple cider, and a bunch of terrible Netflix Christmas movies. You in?
• If I were Harry Potter, I'd wave my magic wandВ so I could spend Christmas next to you. Miss you tons, friend.
• All I want for ChristmasВ is spiked drinks with candy canes, feasts where calories don't count, and another merry little Christmas with you by my side.
Religious Christmas Card Sayings
Design: Banter & Charm
If you or your family celebrates Christmas for religious reasons, its certainly appropriate to send a message with these kinds of sentiments. Here are a few messages capturing the spirit of ChristmasВ in a religious way.
• Peace on Earth! Christ the child is born today.
• May the Christmas spiritВ fill your house this year and the grace of GodВ bless your family.
• Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family this blessed Christmas day.
• Sending good tidingsВ and good cheerВ this Christmas season. May your house be filled with joy, hope, and love.
• Joy to the world! Our family hopes yours is blessed with the best giftsВ this holiday season: family, friends, love, and good cheer.
• May GodВ bless you and your family with the gifts of love, hope, and cheer this holiday season. Have a wonderful Christmas.
• On the first Christmas, the Lord gave us the greatest gift. Happy to celebrate with you and your family during this special time.
Christmas Card Messages to Spread Good Cheer
Hopefully these Christmas cardВ sayings gave you a few ideas on how to spread a little Holiday joy. Whether youre spreading Christmas cheerВ to coworkers, friends, or your boss, its nice to let the people in your life know that you appreciate them вЂ" at least once a year.