Searching for the perfect way to say Merry Christmas in Welsh? Say Nadolig Llawen (nah-DOL-ig hloo-EN). Here are 40 original Welsh Christmas wishes with English translations — romantic lines, funny messages, and Blwyddyn Newydd Dda (BLITH-in NEW-ith THAH = Happy New Year) greetings for Nos Galan.
Wales celebrates with Plygain dawn carol services and the Calennig New Year apple custom — plus handy words like Siôn Corn (Santa Claus) and coeden Nadolig (Christmas tree). Perfect for cards, texts, and captions.
Last updated: September 19, 2026
Jump to: Classic Nadolig Llawen Greetings | Romantic Welsh Christmas Wishes | Funny & Cute Welsh Wishes | Welsh New Year Wishes
Classic Nadolig Llawen Greetings
Timeless Welsh greetings for every card and toast.
- Nadolig Llawen! — Merry Christmas!
- Nadolig Llawen i ti a dy deulu. — Merry Christmas, you and family.
- Dymuniadau Nadolig gorau i ti. — Best Christmas wishes.
- Cyfarchion cynnes y tymor. — Warm season's greetings.
- Gaiff Nadolig llawen iawn fod gen ti. — Have a very merry Christmas.
- Nadolig Llawen a phob hapusrwydd. — Merry Christmas, every happiness.
- Dymuno Nadolig lawen i chi gyd. — Merry Christmas to you all.
- Bore Nadolig hapus! — Happy Christmas morning!
- Cyfarchion Nadolig o Gymru! — Christmas greetings from Wales!
- Nadolig Llawen, fy ffrind annwyl. — Merry Christmas, dear friend.
Romantic Welsh Christmas Wishes
Welsh is a language of poetry — perfect for someone you love.
- Nadolig Llawen, fy nghariad. — Merry Christmas, my love.
- Ti yw anrheg Nadolig gorau eleni. — You're this year's best gift.
- Dan oleuadau'r goeden, dwi'n caru ti. — Under the tree lights, I love you.
- Ti yw seren fy Nadolig. — You're my Christmas star.
- Gyda ti, mae pob Nadolig yn llawen. — With you, every Christmas is merry.
- Cusan Nadolig i ti, cariad. — A Christmas kiss, love.
- Dwi eisiau ti wrth fy ochr. — I want you beside me.
- Nadolig hapus i ti, sy'n cynhesu fy nghalon. — Happy Christmas, you warm my heart.
- Dwi'n dy garu di fwy na phwdin Nadolig. — I love you more than Christmas pudding.
- Nadolig Llawen i ti, yr unig un i mi. — Merry Christmas, my only one.
Funny & Cute Welsh Wishes
Playful Nadolig Llawen messages for friends and kids.
- Rwyf wedi bod yn dda eleni — gofynnwch i Siôn Corn! — Been good this year — ask Santa!
- Nadolig Llawen! Cadw'r mins peis i mi! — Merry Christmas! Save me the mince pies!
- Eira, twrci, a phwdin — Nadolig Llawen! — Snow, turkey, pudding — Merry Christmas!
- Dymuno twrci mawr a bol llawn i ti! — Big turkey, full belly to you!
- Paid â bwyta'r holl siocled Nadolig! — Don't eat all the Christmas chocolate!
- Nadolig Llawen i ti a dy hosan! — Merry Christmas, you and your stocking!
- Siôn Corn, dw i eisiau mwy o anrhegion! — Santa, I want more presents!
- Paid â syrthio i gysgu wrth y tân! — Don't fall asleep by the fire!
- Dyn eira, coeden, hwyl — Nadolig Llawen i bawb! — Snowman, tree, fun — Merry Christmas!
- Nadolig Llawen! Mae'r robin goch yn canu i ti! — Merry Christmas! The robin sings for you!
Welsh New Year Wishes — Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
Round off the season, from Nos Galan to Calennig.
- Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! — Happy New Year!
- Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i ti a dy deulu! — Happy New Year, you and family!
- Dymuniadau gorau am flwyddyn newydd dda! — Best wishes for the new year!
- Nos Galan hapus i ti! — Happy New Year's Eve!
- Gobeithio am flwyddyn newydd lawen a llewyrchus. — A merry, prosperous new year to you.
- Calennig! — A New Year gift! (the Welsh apple custom)
- Blwyddyn Newydd Dda — iechyd da! — Happy New Year — cheers! (good health)
- Dechrau newydd — Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! — New start — Happy New Year!
- Pob dymuniad da yn y flwyddyn newydd. — Every good wish for the new year.
- Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! — Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
From Plygain carols at dawn to Calennig apples on New Year's Day, Christmas sounds better in Cymraeg. Pick a favourite and share it.
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