How to Say "Christmas" in Greek

Χριστούγεννα

Christoúgenna/xɾiˈstu.ʝe.na/neuter, plural

In Greek, Christmas is Χριστούγεννα (Christoúgenna).

Χριστούγεννα refers to the holiday or festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Meaning: festival or holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ which in Western Christianity is celebrated on December 25 in most places (name)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is a compound of Χριστού (Christ's) and γεννά (births/birth), literally meaning the births of Christ.

Because Χριστούγεννα is a neuter plural noun, it is almost always used with the neuter plural article τα (the).

The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /xɾiˈstu.ʝe.na/. It is romanized as Christoúgenna.

While the name refers to the birth of Christ, many Greeks celebrate the actual feast of the Nativity on January 7th following the Julian calendar.
In Greek culture, the period of Χριστούγεννα is closely linked to the feast of Saint Nicholas on December 6, who takes the place of Santa Claus in early traditions.
In many Greek households, the celebration officially begins on the night of the 24th of December, which is often more festive than the 25th itself.

Έρχονται τα Χριστούγεννα.
Christmas is coming.
This sentence shows how to say Christmas is coming using Χριστούγεννα.
Tatoeba #5611842 by Zeus, translation #387474 by CK
Πού θα πας τα Χριστούγεννα;
Where are you going over Christmas?
This sentence illustrates asking about plans during the Christmas period using Χριστούγεννα.
Tatoeba #10679319 by amoeba, translation #10659933 by CK
Δεν είναι Χριστούγεννα σήμερα!
Today's not Christmas!
This sentence demonstrates stating that today is not Christmas using Χριστούγεννα.
Tatoeba #2945130 by Zeus, translation #2945013 by mervert1
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Maria and Dimitris are talking about their holiday plans.

Μαρία Maria

Θα έρθεις σπίτι για τα Χριστούγεννα;
Tha erthis spiti gia ta Christougenna?
Will you come home for Christmas?
Δημήτρης Dimitris

Ναι, θέλω πολύ να σας δω.
Nai, thelo poly na sas do.
Yes, I really want to see you.
Μαρία Maria

Θα φτιάξω τα καλύτερα γλυκά για τα Χριστούγεννα.
Tha ftiaxo ta kalitera glyka gia ta Christougenna.
I will make the best sweets for Christmas.
Δημήτρης Dimitris

Αυτό είναι το αγαπημένο μου μέρος της γιορτής!
Auto einai to agapimeno mou meros tis giortis!
That is my favorite part of the holiday!

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