Felices fiestas
standard
In Puerto Rico "happy holidays" is Felices fiestas. People also say Felices Pascuas, and Feliz Navidad for Christmas.
Meaning: holiday season greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Felices fiestas | standard |
| Felices Pascuas | Puerto Rico |
| Feliz Navidad | Christmas |
Felices Pascuas is a local way to wish someone a happy Christmas season, which on the island starts in November and runs to mid January.
When do people say it?
The Christmas season in Puerto Rico is one of the longest in the world, with parrandas, singing groups that visit friends' homes at night.
Did you know?
- Three Kings Day on January 6 is an important part of the Puerto Rican holiday season, and children traditionally leave grass or hay for the kings' camels.
Examples in context
- Felices fiestas a toda la familia.Happy holidays to the whole family.
- Felices Pascuas, vecina.Happy holidays, neighbor.
- Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo.Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.
Example conversation
Marisol wishes her neighbor Doña Inés happy holidays in December in San Juan.
- MarisolFelices Pascuas, Doña Inés.Happy holidays, Doña Inés.
- Doña InésFelices Pascuas, mi amor.Happy holidays, my love.
- MarisolNos vemos en la parranda.See you at the parranda.
