How to Say Merry Christmas in Hindi

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Nov 3

Written by Kelsey Cecil

Merry Christmas in Hindi

मेरी क्रिसमस

Meri Krismas

Say it like this: MEH-ree KRIS-mus

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Quick answer

In Hindi, Merry Christmas is मेरी क्रिसमस (Meri Krismas), said like MEH-ree KRIS-mus.
Happy New Year is नया साल मुबारक (Naya saal mubarak).
People say it in India, Nepal, Fiji, Mauritius.

What Meri Krismas means

Borrowed from English 'Merry Christmas' and written in the Devanagari script.

Hindi is written in the Devanagari script, from left to right, with a line running across the top of the letters.

Other ways to say it in Hindi

क्रिसमस की शुभकामनाएँ

Krismas ki shubhkamnayen

Say it like this: KRIS-mus kee shoobh-kaam-NAH-yen

Means "good wishes for Christmas". A polite, written form often used on cards.

शुभ बड़ा दिन

Shubh bara din

Say it like this: shoobh BAH-rah din

Means "happy big day". Bara Din, the Big Day, is a traditional Hindi name for Christmas.

Happy New Year

नया साल मुबारक

Naya saal mubarak

Say it like this: nuh-YAH sahl moo-BAH-rak

Happy New Year (literally "new year congratulations")

Where people speak Hindi

IndiaNepalFijiMauritius

Hindi (हिन्दी) belongs to the Indo-Aryan (Indo-European) language family.

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Christmas traditions where people speak Hindi

Midnight Mass and a feast: Christians in India, especially Catholics, attend Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, and churches are decorated with poinsettias and candles. Families then enjoy a big feast of favorite foods and exchange presents.^[4][3]
Banana and mango trees, stars and lamps: In some places, a banana or mango tree is decorated instead of a fir. Homes may be decorated with mango leaves and brightly lit paper stars, and in the south, small clay oil lamps sit on rooftops.^[4][3]
Sharing sweets and cakes: Many Christian families in India set up nativity cribs, then share sweets and cakes with their neighbors. Schools run by Christian groups hold Christmas programs, and many other schools also celebrate.^[3]

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How do you say Merry Christmas in Hindi?

The most common way is मेरी क्रिसमस, said "Meri Krismas" (MEH-ree KRIS-mus). Another option is क्रिसमस की शुभकामनाएँ (Krismas ki shubhkamnayen), meaning good wishes for Christmas. You may also hear शुभ बड़ा दिन (Shubh bara din), which uses the traditional Hindi name for Christmas, Big Day.^[1]

How do you pronounce Meri Krismas?

Say "MEH-ree KRIS-mus". The first word sounds like the English word merry, with a clear e. Krismas is just the English word Christmas, but the first syllable gets the stress and the final s is soft. Hindi syllables are evenly spaced, so say it with a steady beat.^[1]

What does मेरी क्रिसमस mean?

It is borrowed from English: मेरी (meri) means merry and क्रिसमस (krismas) means Christmas. The older Hindi phrase बड़ा दिन (bara din) means big day. Christmas is called Bara Din because it is a major day for Christians, especially in North India.^[1][3]

How do you write Merry Christmas in Hindi?

Write it in the Devanagari script as मेरी क्रिसमस, from left to right with a space between the words. Devanagari letters hang from a horizontal line. The small marks above and below the letters change the vowel sounds. Many Hindi speakers also write it in English letters: Merry Christmas.^[1]

How do you say Happy New Year in Hindi?

Say नया साल मुबारक (Naya saal mubarak), which means Happy New Year, or नए वर्ष की शुभकामनाएँ (Nae varsh ki shubhkamnayen), a more formal wish. Diwali and other Indian festivals have their own greetings, and several regions celebrate their own new year on other dates, so January 1 is the date these phrases fit best.^[2][1]

Is there a formal way to say Merry Christmas in Hindi?

Yes. क्रिसमस की शुभकामनाएँ (Krismas ki shubhkamnayen) is polite and suits teachers, elders and written cards. The shorter मेरी क्रिसमस is friendly and widely used. You can also add आपको (aapko), meaning to you, to make it more respectful, as in आपको क्रिसमस की शुभकामनाएँ.^[1]

When do people say Merry Christmas in India?

People say it on December 25 and in the days before, especially after Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Christmas is a public holiday in India, and many people who are not Christian also join in with lights, sweets and shopping, while Christians mark the religious meaning at church.^[3][4]

Is Christmas Eve or Christmas Day the main celebration in India?

Both matter for Christians. Many families attend Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, then enjoy a feast and presents. December 25 is a public holiday for visiting friends and sharing sweets. Christians are a small minority in India, so Christmas is a major day for them and a festive season for many others.^[4][3]

What is a popular Christmas tradition in India?

Many Christian homes make a nativity crib and hang bright paper stars, which stand for the Star of Bethlehem. In some places, people decorate a banana or mango tree instead of a fir tree. Families share sweets and cakes with neighbors.^[4][3]

How can I teach kids to say Meri Krismas?

Say it like the English words and add the Hindi script. Show how मेरी looks like merry and क्रिसमस looks like Christmas. Make a paper star for the window, a classic Indian Christmas decoration, and write मेरी क्रिसमस on it. Then teach नया साल मुबारक for January.^[4][3]

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