Feliz Navidad
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In Puerto Rico you say Feliz Navidad, and you will also hear Felices Pascuas during the holiday season.
Meaning: holiday greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz Navidad | standard |
| Felices Pascuas | Puerto Rico, traditional |
Pascuas in this sense refers to the Christmas season, not Easter.
When do people say it?
Christmas in Puerto Rico is long and festive, with parrandas, groups that visit friends at night to sing and play music.
Did you know?
- The song Feliz Navidad was written by the Puerto Rican singer José Feliciano.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Navidad a todos!Merry Christmas to everyone!
- Felices Pascuas, familia.Merry Christmas, family.
Example conversation
Nilda calls her cousin Rafael on Christmas Eve.
- NildaRafael, ¡Feliz Navidad!Rafael, Merry Christmas!
- RafaelFelices Pascuas, prima.Merry Christmas, cousin.
- NildaMañana te espero para el lechón.Tomorrow I expect you for the roast pork.
