Are you looking for Italian Christmas wishes for your friends and family? We’ve gathered the best wishes to ensure they feel cherished this holiday season.
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How to Say “Merry Christmas” in Italian?
Extend Christmas wishes in Italian with the phrase, “Buon Natale!”
Short and Sweet Italian Christmas Wishes
- Buon Natale e tanti auguri! (Merry Christmas and best wishes!)
- Che la magia del Natale sia con te (May the magic of Christmas be with you)
- Ti auguro un sereno Natale (I wish you a peaceful Christmas)
Heartfelt Italian Christmas Wishes
- Che questo Natale porti alla tua famiglia tutto l’amore e la gioia che meritate (May this Christmas bring your family all the love and joy you deserve)
- Il calore del Natale riempia il tuo cuore di dolci momenti e affetti sinceri (May the warmth of Christmas fill your heart with sweet moments and sincere affection)
- Che la pace e l’amore del Natale illuminino le tue giornate (May the peace and love of Christmas illuminate your days)
Funny Italian Christmas Wishes
- Quest’anno sono stato così buono che Babbo Natale mi ha messo nella lista VIP! (I’ve been so good this year that Santa put me on the VIP list!)
- Il mio regalo? Ho già te, ma un panettone non si rifiuta mai! (My gift? I already have you, but I’ll never refuse a panettone!)
- Prometto di non mangiare tutti i biscotti lasciati per Babbo Natale… forse! (I promise not to eat all the cookies left for Santa… maybe!)
Inspirational Italian Christmas Wishes
- Che la stella di Natale guidi i tuoi sogni verso nuove speranze (May the Christmas star guide your dreams towards new hopes)
- Il Natale ci ricorda che i miracoli accadono quando ci crediamo davvero (Christmas reminds us that miracles happen when we truly believe)
- Che questo Natale porti la forza di credere in un domani migliore (May this Christmas bring the strength to believe in a better tomorrow)
Conclusion
In addition to learning how to say Merry Christmas in Italian, why not learn more about unique Christmas Traditions in Italy?
Christmas is the season of love and joy. Let your wishes light up the holiday spirit of your loved ones. Have a happy holiday!

Seth is an English-major turned stand-up comedian. When he’s not touring comedy clubs, he loves putting his creativity to use writing puns and card greetings for all occasions (not just funny ones). Many of his punny works can be found in a card store near you.