December is celebration time of the year. While you explore the Christmas Markets, shop for winter teas, warm woollens, schokolade and have some hot Glühwein, here are a few phrases that you can use to wish your friends and acquaintances – A merry Christmas and a happy new year! Pick the one depending on which part of Switzerland you live in or travelling to for your winter holiday! And we have a few extra phrase tips this time- for those of you who are getting crafty sending out those beautiful handmade greeting cards to your family and friends!
German
General: Frohe Weihnachten, Gutes neues Jahr.
On your Greeting Card: Wir wünschen Ihnen und Ihrer Familie frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches Neues Jahr
French
General: Un joyeux noël et une heureuse nouvelle année
On your Greeting Card: Nous vous souhaitons, ainsi qu’à votre famille, un joyeux Noël et une bonne année
Italian
General: Buon Natale, Felice Anno Nuovo.
On your Greeting Card: Auguriamo a te e alla tua famiglia un buon Natale e un felice anno nuovo
Romansh
General: Vantirevel Bumang
On your Greeting Card: Legreivlas fiastas da Nadal ed in bien niev onn!
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