Feliz Navidad
standard
In Bolivia you say Feliz Navidad for "Merry Christmas". Felices fiestas is a wider greeting for the holiday season.
Meaning: Christmas greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz Navidad | standard |
| Felices fiestas | general holiday greeting |
People say Feliz Navidad on December 24 and 25 and often add y próspero año nuevo for the new year.
When do people say it?
Bolivian families usually celebrate on Christmas Eve, and in La Paz many serve picana, a traditional soup.
Did you know?
- Picana is a soup tied to Christmas Eve in Bolivia.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Navidad a todos!Merry Christmas to everyone!
- Felices fiestas y próspero año nuevo.Happy holidays and a prosperous new year.
Example conversation
Marta calls her cousin Iván on Christmas Eve from Santa Cruz.
- Marta¡Feliz Navidad, Iván!Merry Christmas, Iván!
- IvánFeliz Navidad, prima. ¿Cómo la pasan?Merry Christmas, cousin. How are you spending it?
- MartaCon toda la familia, gracias.With the whole family, thanks.
