A1NounMasculine
il Natale
Christmas
/na-TA-le/
Plural: Natali
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What does ‘Natale’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
A Natale la famiglia si riunisce per il pranzo.
At Christmas the family gathers for lunch.
Buon Natale e felice Anno Nuovo!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
About This Word
Italian Christmas celebrations center on the family meal ('il pranzo di Natale') and 'il presepe' (Nativity scene). Gifts are exchanged on Christmas Day or Epiphany (January 6).
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