Christmas is a time to send good wishes to our loved ones and the people around us. A Christmas greeting, whether by postcard or by text message or What Sapp, is the least we can do for the people who, in some way, have contributed something to our lives, whether they are near or far away.
In fact, it is one of those times of the year when you remember the people who have passed through your life, such as foreign friends that you appreciate. In this case, it is a nice touch to. For example, if you have French friends or relatives you can send them some beautiful Christmas and New Year phrases in French. To help you choose the most appropriate Christmas dedication, we have prepared some messages in the language of the Gallic country (with its translation) to congratulate these very special dates. Take note!
Short messages in French to congratulate the Christmas holidays
We start with the most basic phrases, such as saying Merry Christmas or Happy New Year is essential if we write a Christmas postcard to a French friend. It is even very chic in congratulations why not? French is one of the most beautiful languages, don’t you think?
- Joyous Noël!: is the traditional way of saying Merry Christmas!
- Joyous Noël ET Bonne Anne: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
- Bonne Anne!: Happy New Year!
- Bones fetes de fin d’ Anne!: Happy New Year’s Eve!
- Toes mess Vaux pour cite fin d’ Anne: My best wishes for this end of the year.
- Meilleurs Voeux!: Best wishes!
- Bonne et heureuse année!: Prosperous and Happy New Year!
- Bonne année et bonne santé: Good year and good health!
Phrases in French with which to wish Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
If you want to send the best wishes in French something a little more inspiring, then you will need some other Christmas cards in French that are a little more complex that can convey what you feel. Take note!
1 Tous mes Vaux de Bonheur et santé
Translation: Best wishes for happiness and health.
When you want to tell someone that you really want their Christmas to be full of joy and bring them a healthy New Year.
2 Tress belle et heureuse année à tous!
Translation: Excellent and happy new year to all!
A congratulations for a group, they can be a family or coworkers.
3 Profitez bien de Noël en famille et entre amis
Translation: Enjoy Christmas and yours.
A nice and simple way to wish a Merry Christmas.
4 Hope, peace and love for Christmas
Translation: Hope, peace and love for the christmas
Three precious wishes that reflect the Christmas spirit perfectly.
5 Mes sincere voices for a joyous Christmas and a good year for you and your family
Translation: My sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.
card where you wish Christmas to several members of a family.
6May the new year bring you opportunity
Translation: May the New Year offer you the best of luck.
Congratulations to wish someone a fabulous year.
7 Avec l’espoir d’avoir de vows novellas, je salsas occasion de vows souhaiter un bon Noël et one bonne année nouvelle
Translation: Hoping to hear from you, I take this opportunity to wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Do you want to get in touch with someone to whom you will send a Christmas? This is the perfect phrase.
8 Je vows souhaite one bonne et heureuse année
Translation: I wish you a happy New Year.
You can use this congratulatory message on a postcard for a client, for example, for a company.
9Nous vows souhaitons one bonne et heureuse année 202X
Translation: We wish you a happy New Year 202X.
For cases in which the congratulations come from a plural subject, for example you.
10 Je vows addressee tous mes vex pour la nouvelle année
Translation: I send you my best wishes for the new year.
A nice congratulation phrase for the end of the year.
A bit of Christmas vocabulary in French
Now you know how to congratulate Christmas and New Year in French, but it is also possible that you come across a Frenchman at these parties and have to have a conversation with him. For this, this Christmas vocabulary will be very useful. Write down:
- A Christmas chant
- A chateau: a gift.
- A letter of voice: a Christmas card.
- Les feud artifice: the fireworks.
- Le hoax: the mistletoe.
- Pere Noël: Father Christmas.
- A rennet: a reindeer.
- Le reveille: Christmas Eve dinner.
- Le sap in de Noël
- Leaven: Advent.
- Le Noël: Christmas.
- La unit de Noël: Christmas Eve.
- La Saint-Sylvester: New Year’s Eve.
- Le Novel An: New Year’s Day.
- La Fête des Rios: Twelfth Night.
Christmas customs and traditions in France
Christmas traditions and customs in France are very similar to those of Spain and other European countries, although with some peculiarities that we are going to tell you about below:
- Pere Noël: Santa Claus also arrives in France with his reindeer to distribute to all the children who take it upon themselves to leave their shoes in front of the fireplace on the night of December 24. A curious thing is that in 1962 it was decreed by law that all letters written by children to Santa Claus had to receive a personalized postcard in response.
- Yummy Christmas dinner: As in other countries, the most important thing about these dates is to get together as a family, share anecdotes and games, and enjoy delicious recipes. The Blesse capon with chestnut puree is one of the most typical dishes, which is accompanied by fire grass, salmon, oysters, cheeses, wine and champagne. Of course, you can’t miss a traditional dessert, la butcher de Noël, a log-shaped sweet made with chocolate and nuts. yum!
- Messed de Minuit: It is the Christmas Eve mass and it is very important for the most religious French families. After its celebration, Le Reveille (Christmas Eve dinner) is enjoyed in which the birth of Jesus Christ is commemorated.
- Christmas Markets: One of the most prominent French traditions is that of Christmas markets. The oldest and most beautiful are in the Alsace region. If you dare to go there, you cannot miss those of Strasbourg, Paris, Carcassonne and Nantes.
