What do you write in a German Christmas card?
Merry Christmas! Ein gesegnetes Weihnachtsfest! A blessed/joyous Christmas! Gesegnete Weihnachten und ein glückliches neues Jahr!
What is the traditional Christmas greeting in Germany?
Lesson Summary
| Greetings in German | Translation |
|---|---|
| Ein frohes Fest! | Season’s greetings! |
| Frohe Weihnachten! | Merry Christmas! |
| Fröhliche Weihnachten! | Merry Christmas! |
| Frohe Festtage! | Happy Holidays! |
Do Germans say Happy Christmas or Merry Christmas?
Ingrid Bauer, who is fluent in German, has been teaching and tutoring the German language since 1996. She has a teaching degree and an M.A. in German studies. The most common way to wish someone a merry Christmas in German is to tell them, “Frohe Weihnachten.” Directly translated, that means merry Christmas.
How do you wish someone a nice holiday in German?
There are different ways you can say happy holidays in German. These are the most common: “Ein Frohes Fest”,“Schöne Feiertage!” or “Frohe Feiertage/ Festtage! “ Either of the four works just fine!
How did the Germans say Merry Christmas?
Fröhliche Weihnachten / Frohe Weihnachten – Merry Christmas.
How do you greet someone a Merry Christmas?
Classic Christmas Greeting Card Messages
- Tis the season to wish one another joy and love and peace. Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
- Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
- The gift of love. The gift of peace.
- May Santa Claus bring everything you wished for.
- Here’s to a year of blessings and beyond.
How is Christmas different in Germany?
Unlike Christmas Day celebrations in England, the Germans know 25th December as ‘Erster Feiertag’, which means first celebration day. While the presents will have all been opened on Christmas Eve, the 25th is a still a day where families gather, good food is eaten and people enjoy well-deserved time off work.