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16:50 Nov 19, 2008

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English term or phrase: Seasons Greetings

Any one know how to say "Seasons Greetings" in Afrikaans?

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Feestelike groete

anitadp

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lit.: "feesgroete"; idiom.: "geseënde Kersfees/Kerstyd/Feesseisoen"

Mariènne Botha

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seasons greetings lit.: "feesgroete"; idiom.: "geseënde Kersfees/Kerstyd/Feesseisoen"

Explanation:
The term 'season's greetings' usually refers to this time of year - and is not specific to the Christian faith, so I would go with "geseënde feesseisoen", which is neutral.

The other options, "geseënde Kersfees" and "geseënde Kersseisoen" specifically refer to Christmas.

If you intend to use the phrase as a greeting in closing a letter or email, "feesgroete" (lit.:feast greetings) or "Kersgroete" (lit.: Christmas greetings) could also be used.

Mariènne Botha
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seasons greetings Feestelike groete

Explanation:
This is a term used on Christmas and New Year's Cards. It does include both the Christmas and New Year wishes.

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You may also say : "Groete vir die feesseisoen".

anitadp
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