Feliz Navidad
everyday
In Venezuela you say Feliz Navidad for "Merry Christmas". People often add y próspero año nuevo to include the new year too. It is also called Felices fiestas and Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo.
Meaning: Christmas greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz Navidad | everyday |
| Felices fiestas | holiday wish |
| Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo | full wish |
Feliz Navidad is said from early December through Christmas Day. Felices fiestas is a broader wish for the holiday season.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The season starts early. Many homes put up decorations and play gaitas from the beginning of December.
When do people say it?
Christmas in Venezuela features hallacas, a filled corn dough wrapped in banana leaves, and gaitas, the lively seasonal music from Zulia.
Did you know?
- Hallacas are a signature Christmas dish in Venezuela, and families often make them together.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz Navidad a toda la familia!Merry Christmas to the whole family!
- Les deseo felices fiestas.I wish you happy holidays.
- Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo.Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.
Example conversation
Neighbors meet on Christmas Eve in the hallway of their building.
- Teresa¡Feliz Navidad, vecina!Merry Christmas, neighbor!
- VecinaFeliz Navidad, Teresa. ¿Hiciste hallacas?Merry Christmas, Teresa. Did you make hallacas?
- TeresaSí, te llevo unas.Yes, I will bring you some.
