How to Say "MERRY CHRISTMAS" in HINDI
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Christmas Greetings and Wishes in Hindi
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✺ Merry Christmas!
मेरी क्रिसमस!
meri krismas!
Do you know how to say ‘Merry Christmas’ in Hindi? Learn here how to pronounce it perfectly! ‘Merry’ means to be joyful, to celebrate and generally be in good spirits. So, with this phrase you are wishing someone a joyful, celebratory remembrance of Christ’s birth!
✺ Warm wishes!
शुभकामनाऍ
shubhkaamnaayen
An informal, friendly phrase to write in Hindi Christmas cards, especially for secular friends who prefer to observe Christmas celebrations without the religious symbolism. It conveys the warmth of friendship and friendly wishes associated with this time of year.
✺ Happy holidays!
छुट्टियाँ मुबारक हों
chhuttiyaan mubaarak ho
If you forget how to say ‘Merry Christmas!’ in Hindi, this is a safe, generic phrase to use instead.
✺ Enjoy the holidays!
छुट्टियों का आनंद लो|
chhuttiyon kaa ananD lo
After saying ‘Merry Christmas’ in Hindi, this would be a good phrase with which to wish Christmas holiday-goers well! It is also good to use for secular friends who don’t celebrate Christmas but take a holiday at this time of the year.
Must-Know Christmas Day Vocabulary
Christmas is associated with many traditions and religious symbols in multiple countries across the world. It originated centuries ago in the West with the birth of Christianity, and the celebrations are often embedded with rich cultural significance. So, by now you know how to say Merry Christmas in Hindi! Next, learn pertinent vocabulary and phrases pertaining to Christmas, as well as how to pronounce them correctly, according to HindiPod
✺ Christmas
क्रिसमस
krismas
This is the Hindi word for ‘Christmas’. Most happy Christmas wishes in Hindi will include this word!
✺ Snow
बर्फ
barf
In most Northern-hemisphere countries, Christmas is synonymous with snow, and for Christmas, the snowman is often dressed as Santa Claus.
✺ Snowflake
हिमकण
himkan
Snowflakes collectively make up snow. A single snowflake is small, white, light like a feather and icy cold! When put under a microscope, the snowflake reveals itself to have the most beautiful, symmetrical patterns. These patterns have become popular Christmas decorations, especially in Western countries.
✺ Snowman
हिममानव
him maanav
As you guessed – a snowman is only possible to build if it is snowing! What a fun way to spend Christmas day outside.
✺ Turkey
टर्की
tarkii
Roast turkey is the traditional main dish on thousands of lunch tables on Christmas day, mainly in Western countries. What is your favorite Christmas dish?
✺ Wreath
फूलों का हार
foolon ka haar
Another traditional Western decoration for Christmas, the wreath is an arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring. Many families like to hang a Christmas wreath outside on their houses’ front doors.
✺ Reindeer
बारहसिंहा
baarahsingha
Reindeer are the animals commonly fabled to pull Santa Claus’ sled across the sky! Western Christmas folklore tells of Father Christmas or Santa Claus doing the rounds with his sled, carrying Christmas presents for children, and dropping them into houses through the chimney. But who is Santa Claus?
✺ Santa Claus
सांता क्लॉस
sanTaa claus
Santa Claus is a legendary and jolly figure originating in the Western Christian culture. He is known by many names, but is traditionally depicted as a rotund man wearing a red costume with a pointy hat, and sporting a long, snow-white beard!
✺ Elf
जादुई बौना
jaaDui bona
An elf is a supernatural creature of folklore with pointy ears, a dainty, humanoid body and a capricious nature. Elves are said to help Santa Claus distribute presents to children over Christmas!
✺ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
लाल नाक वाला बारहसिंघा
laal naak waala baarahsingha
‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ is a Christmas song based on an American children’s story book with the same name. Rudolph is one of Santa’s reindeer. The song became more famous than the book, and can still be heard playing in many shopping malls over Christmas time across the globe!
✺ North Pole
उत्तरी ध्रुव
uTTari dhruv
The cold North Pole is where Santa Claus is reputed to live with his reindeer!
✺ Sled
स्लेज
slej
A sled is a non-motorised land vehicle used to travel over snow in countries where it snows a lot, and is usually pulled by animals such as horses, dogs or reindeer. This one obviously refers to Santa’s sled! Another word for sled is sleigh or sledge.
✺ Present
उपहार
uphaar
Gift or present giving is synonymous with Christmas Eve and the greatest source of joy for children over this festive time! This tradition signifies that Christ’s birth was a gift to mankind, but not all people who hand out presents over Christmas observe the religious meaning.
✺ Bell
घंटी
ghantii
On Christmas Day, or Christmas Eve, many religious celebrants enjoy going to church for a special sermon and Christmas rituals. The start of the sermon is often announced with bells or a bell, if the church has one. For this reason, the sound of ringing bells is often associated with Christmas Day.
✺ Chimney
चिमनी
chimnee
The chimney is the entrance Santa Claus uses to deliver children’s presents on Christmas Day, according to folklore! Wonder how the chubby man and his elves stay clean…?!
✺ Fireplace
अंगीठी
angeethi
In most countries where it snows, Christmas is synonymous with a fire or burning embers in houses’ fireplaces. Families huddle around its warmth while opening Christmas presents. Also, this is where Santa Claus is reputed to pop out after his journey down the chimney!
✺ Christmas Day
बड़ा दिन
badaa DiN
This is the official day of commemorative celebration of Christ’s birth, and falls each year on December 25.
✺ Decoration
सजावट
sajaavat
Decorations are the colourful trinkets and posters that make their appearance in shops and homes during the Christmas holiday season in many countries! They give the places a celebratory atmosphere in anticipation of the big Christmas celebration. Typical Christmas decorations include colorful photographs and posters, strings of lights, figurines of Santa Claus and the nativity scene, poinsettia flowers, snowflakes and many more.
✺ Stocking
बड़ा मोजा
badaa mojaa
According to legend, Santa Claus places children’s presents in a red stocking hanging over the fireplace. This has also become a popular decoration, signifying Christmas.
✺ Holly
सदाबहार वृक्ष
saDabahaar vriksh
Holly is a shrub native to the UK, and parts of Europe, Africa and Asia. It is characterised by glossy, spiny-toothed leaves, small, whitish flowers, and red berries. Ironically, its significance for Christmas relates to Christ’s crucifixion and suffering rather than his birth. However, the leaves’ distinctive shape and image have become popular Christmas decorations.
✺ Gingerbread house
जिंजरब्रेड का घर जिंजरब्रेड का घर
jinjerbred kaa ghar
According to legend, the gingerbread house synonymous with Christmas is related to Christ’s birth place, Bethlehem. Bethlehem literally means ‘House of Bread’. Over centuries, it has become a popular treat over Christmas time in many non-religious households as well.
✺ Candy cane
टाफी की छड़ी
taafi ki chhadii
According to folklore, Christmas candy canes made their appearance first in Germany in the 16th century. A choir master gave children the candy canes to suck on in church in order to keep them quiet during the Christmas sermon! Apparently, the candy is shaped like a cane in remembrance of the shepherds who were the first to visit the baby Jesus. Today, like gingerbread houses, they are still a popular sweet over the festive season!
✺ Mistletoe
अमर बेल
amar bel
Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that grows on certain trees. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that the mistletoe has magical powers, and could protect a household from evil if hung above a door during December. The belief didn’t last but the habit did, and the mistletoe is another popular Christmas decoration!
Christmas Celebrations in IndiaChristmas is a surprisingly big holiday in India. Most students participate in nativity plays based on the story of Christ’s birth, sing Christmas Carols, which in Hindi are called Issai Bhajan, and decorate Christmas trees. Like in other countries, it’s common to hang Christmas stars, decorate Christmas trees, and put up Christmas lights and decorations. The practice of exchanging gifts, or Uphaar, is only for children. Even non-Christian children all over the country participate in and enjoy this festival the most. |
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