Feliz Navidad
standard, Mexico
In Mexico you say Feliz Navidad. People also say Felices fiestas to cover the whole holiday season, and many greeting cards add y próspero Año Nuevo. It is also called Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo.
Meaning: a Christmas greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz Navidad | standard, Mexico |
| Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo | formal |
| Felices fiestas | general |
Greetings go on Christmas Eve, called Nochebuena, when most Mexican families have their big dinner.
How do you pronounce it?
Feliz Navidad is said "feh-LEES nah-bee-DAHD".
When do people say it?
Before Christmas Mexicans hold posadas from December 16 to 24. They are parties that recall Mary and Joseph looking for lodging.
Did you know?
- The Mexican posada tradition usually ends with a piñata and a hot fruit punch called ponche.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Navidad a todos!Merry Christmas to everyone!
- Les deseamos felices fiestas.We wish you happy holidays.
Example conversation
On Nochebuena, Nora arrives at her grandmother's house in Guadalajara.
- NoraFeliz Navidad, abuela.Merry Christmas, Grandma.
- AbuelaFeliz Navidad, mija.Merry Christmas, dear.
- NoraHuele delicioso.It smells delicious.
