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How to Say “Merry Christmas” in Russian – Heartfelt, Funny, and More

Are you looking for Russian Christmas wishes for your friends and family? We’ve gathered the best wishes to ensure they feel cherished this holiday season.

To make your search easier, we categorized our Christmas quotes into:

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  • How to Say “Merry Christmas” in Russian?
  • Short and Sweet Russian Christmas Wishes
  • Heartfelt Russian Christmas Wishes
  • Funny Russian Christmas Wishes
  • Inspirational Japanese Christmas Wishes
  • Conclusion

How to Say “Merry Christmas” in Russian?

An illustration of kids in front of a Christmas tree and "С Рождеством" is written on the background

On Christmas Day, Russians greet each other with “Христос рождается!” (“Christ is born!”), and the response is “Славите Его!” (“Glorify Him!”). This traditional greeting reflects the deep spiritual significance of Christmas in Russian culture.

Short and Sweet Russian Christmas Wishes

  1. С Рождеством! Пусть праздник будет волшебным! (Merry Christmas! May the holiday be magical!)
  2. Светлого Рождества и счастливого Нового года! (Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!)
  3. Пусть рождественская звезда озарит ваш дом! (May the Christmas star illuminate your home!)

Heartfelt Russian Christmas Wishes

  1. Пусть этот светлый праздник наполнит ваш дом теплом, любовью и радостью (May this bright holiday fill your home with warmth, love, and joy)
  2. С Рождеством! Пусть ангелы хранят вас и ваших близких (Merry Christmas! May angels protect you and your loved ones)
  3. Желаю, чтобы рождественское чудо коснулось каждого в вашей семье (I wish for the Christmas miracle to touch everyone in your family)

Funny Russian Christmas Wishes

  1. Дед Мороз сказал, что в этом году ты был почти хорошим… почти! (Father Frost said you were almost good this year… almost!)
  2. Если найдёте оленя на балконе – это не ко мне! (If you find a reindeer on your balcony – it wasn’t me!)
  3. Обещаю не съесть все оливье до прихода гостей! (I promise not to eat all the Olivier salad before the guests arrive!)

Inspirational Japanese Christmas Wishes

  1. Пусть свет Рождественской звезды укажет путь к счастью и благополучию (May the light of the Christmas star show the way to happiness and prosperity)
  2. В этот святой праздник пусть любовь и вера наполнят ваши сердца (On this holy holiday, may love and faith fill your hearts)
  3. Пусть рождественское чудо вдохновит вас на новые мечты и свершения (May the Christmas miracle inspire you for new dreams and achievements)

Conclusion

In addition to learning how to say Merry Christmas in Russian, why not learn more about unique Christmas Traditions in Russia?

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 Cannon

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.

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