How to wish Merry Christmas 2022 and a Happy New Year in French

Are you coming to celebrate Christmas 2022 in Paris? Be ready to wish Merry Xmas to your family and friends in French! Here is how to do it without mistakes. How to wish Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in French.

Wishing Merry Christmas and a Happy new year in French is perfect also if you are giving a ticket to Paris as a gift to someone. Are you ready to already look like a local? Here is some advice about how to write a perfect Parisian Christmas card.

Wish Merry Christmas 2022 in French

Which are the basics for writing the perfect Christmas Card in French? Here are the sentences that are most useful.

Remember to use Cher (for men) and Chère (for women). Such words stand for dear;
Joyeux Noel means Merry Xmas!
Bonne année stands for Happy New Year;
If you are looking for the most complete wish, write Bonnes fêtes de fin d’année. It means that you are wishing happy holidays and a happy New Year’s Eve.
Don’t forget to send kisses: that’s what Grosses bises stands for.

Would you like to write something in French on the cards attached to the gifts? Pour X de la part de Y means: To X, from Y.

If you are in Paris and you still have to buy Xmas presents, go to Christmas markets! My favorite ones during this time of the year are the Tuileries Christmas Market and the Montmartre Christmas Market. The first one is perfect if you have to buy some gifts for children and kids. Montmartre Christmas Market is the one you have to go to if you would like to taste dishes that French people prepare for Christmas. In Montmartre, there are 18 food stalls. Opening hours are from 10 am to 8:30 pm.

Read more about The 3 best Xmas markets in Paris