Feliz Navidad
everyday
In Peruvian Spanish you say Feliz Navidad, the standard Christmas greeting. Felices fiestas covers the whole holiday season, and Feliz Nochebuena is for December 24.
Meaning: Christmas greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz Navidad | everyday |
| Felices fiestas | neutral |
| Feliz Nochebuena | December 24 |
Say the greeting in messages and in person from early December. At midnight on the 24th, people wish each other Feliz Navidad as the day begins.
When do people say it?
In Peru the greeting often goes with a slice of panetón and a cup of hot chocolate.
Did you know?
- Panetón comes from the Italian panettone and is a Christmas staple in Peru.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Navidad, familia!Merry Christmas, family!
- Les deseo felices fiestas.I wish you a happy holiday season.
Example conversation
Teresa greets her neighbor Señor Julio at the door of their building in Lima on December 24.
- TeresaBuenas noches, don Julio. ¡Feliz Nochebuena!Good evening, Don Julio. Merry Christmas Eve!
- Julio¡Feliz Navidad, doña Teresa!Merry Christmas, Doña Teresa!
- TeresaPase por un trozo de panetón.Come by for a piece of panetón.
