The Omniglot website is a treasure trove of language and linguistic-related information. Here is a list of how "Merry Christmas", "Happy New Year" and similar greetings are said around the world.
Happy Holidays in Many Languages
Here are a few of my favorites:
Maligayang pasko at manigong bagong taon! (Filipino (Tagalog), my parents' native language)
Naragsak a Paskua! Narang-ay a Baro a Tawen kadakayo amin! (Filipino (Ilocano), a dialect)
QISmaS DatIvjaj 'ej DIS chu' DatIvjaj (sg) QISmaS botIvjaj 'ej DIS chu' botIvjaj (pl) (Klingon!)
Alassëa Hristomerendë! Alassëa Vinyarië! (Quenya---Lord of the Rings!)
Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda (Welsh)
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