Have you ever wondered how to wish someone a Merry Christmas in Urdu? The month of December brings joy to people all over the world, including those in Pakistan.
Pakistani Christians who live and work in other countries are encouraged to return home to celebrate this day with their families. Christmas is a joyous occasion. Everyone enjoys singing Christmas carols and watching amazing performances of the Christmas story by children for their families or in church.
Let’s find out about all of the Urdu Christmas blessings and break down each blessing. As a result, you will remember what they all mean. Furthermore, the Urdu culture is rich in unique traditions, which you will learn about today.
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How People Celebrate Christmas Day In Pakistan
Christians return to Church on Christmas Day, for the celebrations. People dress up in their brightest, most colorful outfits. They can spend hours in the Church courtyard, sampling various foods from the various stalls.
Despite the Muslim majority, Christmas is freely celebrated in Pakistan. By declaring this day a national holiday, this country gives equal rights to the Christian minority. As a result, the national holiday allows Christians in this Muslim-majority country to commemorate Christ’s birth.
The planning process begins in the first week of December. Every Christian family attempts to purchase and decorate a Christmas tree.
December is also a popular month for engagement and wedding ceremonies. Whereas, poor families wait an entire year for their children to say ‘Mern’ to receive new clothes and shoes.
Common Phrases To Say Merry Christmas In Urdu
Here are the most common ways to greet each other and wish Merry Christmas in Urdu on Christmas Day in Pakistan.
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English | Urdu | Pronunciation |
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Merry Christmas! | کرسمس مبارک | Christmas mubarak |
May your holidays sparkle with joy and laughter! | میری دعا ہے کہ آپ کی چھٹیاں ہنسی خوشی گزریں | Meri dua hai key aap ki chuttiyan hansi khushi guzrein |
Happy Holidays! | چھٹیاں مبارک | Chuttiyan mubarak |
Happy Christ Day! | حضرت عیسی کی سالگرہ مبارک ہو | Hazrat Eesa ki saalgirah mubarak hou |
Joy | خوشی | Khushi |
Celebrate | مناؤ | Manao |
Be Merry! | خوش رہو | Khush rahou |
Wishing you a Christmas that’s merry and bright! | آپ کو روشنی اور خوشیوں سے بھری کرسمس بہت مبارک ہو | Aapko roshani aur khushiyoun sey bhari Christmas bohat mubarak hou |
Merry Christmas with lots of love. | میری طرف سے ڈھیر سارہ پیار اور کرسمس کی مبارک باد | Meri taraf sey dhair sara pyaar aur Christmas ki mubarakbaad |
Hang the stockings on the chimney with care | موزوں کو دیھان سے چمنی پہ لٹکا دو | Mozoun ko dihaan sey chimney pey latka dou |
Best wishes for a joyous Christmas that brings love, happiness, and prosperity in your life | میری خواہش ہے کہ یہ کرسمس آپ کی زندگی میں محبت، خوشی اور خوشحالی لاۓ | Meri khwahish hai key ye Christmas aapki zindagi main muhabbat, khushi aur khush haali laiye |
I hope your holiday season is full of peace, joy, and happiness. | مجھے امید ہے کہ آپ کی چھٹیاں پر سکون اور خوشیوں سے بھری ہوں گی | Mujhe umeed hai key aapki chuttiyan pur sukoon aur khushiyoun sey bhari hongi |
May you have the best Christmas! | تمہاری کرسمس بہترین گزرے | Tumhari Christmas behtereen guzre |
Smile on this happy occasion! It’s Christmas! | اس خوشی کے موقعے پر خوب مسکراؤ | Is khushi key mouqey par khoob muskurao |
May God shower you with his blessings this Christmas. | اس کرسمس خدا تم پر رحمتیں بر ساۓ | Is Christmas, khuda tum per rehmatain barsaye |
Enjoy the holiday season | چھٹیوں میں مزے کرو | Chuttiyoun main mazey kero |
May this Festival of Lights bring blessings upon you and all your loved ones. | یہ روشنیئوں کا جشن آپ کے اور آپ کے خاندان کے لۓ رحمتیں لاۓ | Ye roshniyoun ka jashn aapkey aur aapkey khaandaan key liye rehmatain laiye |
Best Wishes For The New Year! | نۓ سال کے لۓ بہترین خواہشات رکھیں | Naye saal key liye behtereen khwahishaat rakhein |
Have A Great Winter Vacation! | آپ کی سردیوں کی خوشیاں اچھی گزریں | Aapki sardiyoun ki chuttiyan achi guzrein |
See You Next Year! | اگلے سال ملیں گے | Agley saal milein ge |
Enjoy The Holidays! | چھٹیوں کے مزے لو | Chuttiyoun key mazey lou |
Happy Hanukkah! | ہنوکا مبارک ہو | Hanukkah Mubarak ho |
Happy Kwanzaa! | کوانزا مبارک ہو | Kawanza Mubarak ho |
Have A Happy New Year! | نیا سال مبارک ہو | Naya saal Mubarak ho |
In addition to family gatherings, those who are able to attend church gather on Christmas Eve. The majority try to attend a midnight service. Also, a traditional liturgy is practiced by some mainstream churches. Small churches in the countryside and the village include prayer, scripture, and especially intergenerational family groups singing psalms and carols.
People returning from the midnight service greet other walkers and anyone who comes their way. Some families continue to visit each other after the midnight service.
Other Terms Related To Christmas In Urdu
Various groups perform carol singing during the last week of Advent of Christmas time in many areas. They walk on the streets and go from one house to another while singing carols in exchange for the families donating something to the choir.
Each house in the major Christian areas is decorated and has a star on the roof. The streets are also decorated and illuminated. The houses, rooms, and the Christmas tree are also significant decorations. There are crib competitions every now and then! Christians will also occasionally exchange Christmas cakes.
Here is some related vocabulary for Merry Christmas in Urdu.
English | Urdu | Pronunciation |
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Church | گرجا گھر | Girja ghar |
Christmas Day | کرسمس کا دن | Christmas ka din |
Christmas Eve | کرسمس کی رات | Christmas ki raat |
Santa Klaus | سینٹہ کلوس | Sainta Klaus |
Seasons greetings | بہت ساری مبارک باد | Bohat saari mubarakbaad |
Christmas/Xmas | کرسمس | Christmas |
Mulled wine | شراب | Sharab |
Celebration | جشن | Jashn |
Gift/present | تحفہ | Tohfa |
Jesus Christ | حضرت عیسی علیہ السلام | Hazrat Esa (peace be upon him) |
Reindeer | قطبی ہرن | Qutbi hiran |
Christmas dinner | Christmas ki dawat | |
Gingerbread cookies | جنجربریڈ کے کوکیز | Gingerbread key cookies |
Christmas porridge | Christmas ka dalya | کرسمس کا دلیہ |
Christmas tree | Christmas ke darakht | کرسمس کے درخت |
Chimney | چمنی | Chimney |
Wreath | چادر چڑھانا | Chaddar charhana |
Snowman | سنو مین | Snow man |
Snowflakes | برف کا گولا | Baraf ka gola |
Present | تحفہ | Tuhfa |
Bell | گھنٹی | Ghanti |
Fireplace | چمنی | Chimney |
Sled | سلیج | Slege |
Turkey | مرغ | Murgh |
Snow | برف | Baraf |
The evening is usually spent with immediate family, loved ones, or relatives, and special foods are served. Adults frequently visit their parents.
Churches are packed on Christmas Eve for midnight or vigil-mass services. The choirs perform some very special hymns. In some areas, fireworks are set off after the vigil mass to commemorate the start of Bara Din. People dance, exchange gifts, and have a good time on this special night.
Other Traditions Followed On Christmas Day In Pakistan
Also, in the first week of December, some churches host special “White Gift” services for women who dress in white to honor Mary as Jesus’ mother. During these services, the church gives gifts to its female members. Many Urdu Christians give needy widows, children, and families food, baskets, and money.
Another strong cultural custom is for parents to send gifts and sweets to their married daughters before Christmas. Because married daughters usually live close to, if not with, their husband’s parents.
Therefore, a daughter waits with bated breath for her mother to bring her a Christmas gift at her in-laws’ house. It is considered to be a sign of love and care, as well as an honor to the daughter.
On Christmas Eve, everyone at home keeps an eye on their clocks, waiting for all three arms to converge at precisely midnight to celebrate Christmas. What a joyful moment it is when everyone compliments each other, “WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS! MERRY CHRISTMAS! MUBARAK! BARRA DIN MUBARAK!”
Elders bless their children for long life, peace, love, and unity while children hug each other. On the streets, young people and their elders light fireworks, yet another symbol of joy, love, and happiness for this special day.
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Christmas celebrations differ from country to country, but some traditions are universal, such as exchanging gifts, decorating houses and trees outside, and spending time with family.
After going through this, you will have a good understanding of the most common customs and traditions associated with Christmas in Pakistan. Do you wish to know further about the Urdu language? Then, there is nothing better than the Ling app.
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Updated by Samawiyah Hasnain