Having done a survey among my friends and acquaintances (thanks, everyone!), I’ve compiled a list of holiday expressions in an assortment of foreign languages.  While this is not an all-in-one guide to international holiday greetings, some of these phrases may come in handy at a gathering in the coming weeks.

Just for fun, consider learning one new expression – especially if you know you’ll run into a friend or colleague from abroad. As some of these expressions are tongue-twisters, I’ve included a pronunciation guide with each list. However, don’t let some of these long words intimidate you – your acquaintance will probably be pleased (and/or amused) that you’re making an effort.

Merry Christmas

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"Merry Christmas" in Welsh