Christmas in China: How to say Merry Christmas in Chinese

As this year's Christmas is drawing near, here are some important words for spreading the Christmas cheer in Chinese in 2023:

圣诞节
Shèngdàn jié
Christmas

圣诞节快乐！
Shèngdàn jié kuàilè!
Merry Christmas!

圣诞老人
Shèngdàn lǎorén
Santa/St. Nicholas

And if you're wondering how to say happy holidays in Chinese, it's: 节日快乐
Jiérì kuàilè

圣诞树
shèngdànshù
Christmas tree

圣诞颂歌
shèngdàn sònggē
Christmas carols

平安夜
píng'ān yè
Christmas eve
(Also the Chinese name of the Christmas carol "Silent Night")