Global Christmas
Oct 28 2025
Christmas in Spain has its own unmistakable soundtrack. Alongside church bells, family gatherings, bustling Christmas markets, and the excitement of Three Kings Day, you’ll hear villancicos—traditional Christmas songs that have been part of Spanish holiday celebrations for generations. Some are gentle songs about the Nativity. Others are lively, rhythmic tunes made for clapping, dancing, and …
Oct 25 2025
Christmas may not be one of China’s traditional festivals, but each December, twinkling lights, decorated trees, Santa figures, festive storefronts, and seasonal treats begin appearing across many of the country’s cities. Christmas in China is a fascinating example of cultures meeting and creating something new. Western Christmas imagery has been adopted in shopping districts and …
Oct 25 2025
Yes, Japan celebrates Christmas — but not quite in the way you might expect. In Japan, Christmas is a colorful blend of Western holiday imagery, Japanese pop culture, romantic traditions, spectacular winter lights, festive food, and seasonal shopping. Although December 25 is not a national holiday, Christmas has become a highly visible part of the …
Oct 24 2025
Switzerland may be a relatively small country, but when Christmas arrives, there is no single Swiss way to say “Merry Christmas.” That is because Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. The greeting you hear depends largely on where you are. In Zürich or Bern, you are likely to hear Swiss German. …
Oct 23 2025
Christmas is celebrated in countless ways around the world, but one of the simplest ways to share the joy of the season is with a cheerful “Merry Christmas!” Whether you’re writing Christmas cards to friends overseas, traveling during the holidays, learning a new language, or simply curious about Christmas traditions around the world, it can …
Oct 23 2025
Christmas greetings have a special way of bringing people together, and learning even a few words in another language can make a holiday message feel much more personal. If you have Croatian friends or family, are traveling to Croatia during the festive season, or simply enjoy discovering Christmas traditions from around the world, there is …
Oct 23 2025
Christmas greetings have a wonderful way of crossing borders. Whether you have Hungarian friends or relatives, are traveling to Hungary during the festive season, or simply love learning how Christmas is celebrated around the world, one phrase is all you need to begin: Boldog karácsonyt! That is the standard Hungarian way to say “Merry Christmas!” …
Oct 23 2025
Christmas in Norway is filled with glowing candles, snowy landscapes, festive foods, family gatherings, and traditions that stretch back for generations. If you’re celebrating with Norwegian friends or family—or simply want to add a Scandinavian touch to your holiday greetings—learning how to say Merry Christmas in Norwegian is a wonderful place to start. The good …
Oct 23 2025
If you want to wish someone a joyful Christmas Eve in Spanish, there is a wonderfully simple phrase to remember: ¡Feliz Nochebuena! It means “Merry Christmas Eve!” or “Happy Christmas Eve!” and is a natural, festive greeting for December 24. But Spanish Christmas vocabulary has a few nuances worth knowing. Nochebuena is much more than …
Oct 23 2025
Christmas is a wonderful time to connect with family and friends, and learning a holiday greeting in another language can make your wishes feel especially thoughtful. If you have Filipino friends or relatives, are traveling to the Philippines during the Christmas season, or simply love discovering Christmas traditions from around the world, there is one …
