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Dec 2024
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165: How do you say Merry Christmas in I...

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How do you wish “Merry Christmas” to your Italian family or friends? Learn it quickly in this mini Italian lesson!

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Today's Italian words:
Buon Natale = Merry Christmas
Buone feste = Happy holidays
Grazie, buon Natale anche a lei! = Thank you, Merry Christmas to you too! (formal)
Grazie, buon Natale anche a te! = Thank you, Merry Christmas to you, too! (informal)

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