In Italy they say Buon Natale
The Italian symbol for Christmas is the crib.
In England they say Merry Christmas
The symbol Holly is a shrub with spiny leaves and red berries. The leaves remain green throughout the year. Pagans thought its greenness was a promise that the sun would return. Early French and English families hung holly over their doors to symbolize a home in which Christ's birth is celebrated.
In Germany they say Frohe Weihnachten
Christmas is the most important festival of the year.
In Poland they say WESOŁYCH ŚWIĄT!
The symbol is a Christmas Eve wafer – consecrated bread to share during Christmas Eve dinner.
In Romania they say Craciun Fericiti
The symbol is a picture of Mary with baby Jesus.
