Feliz Navidad Lyrics in English by José Feliciano
Próspero means "prosperous." It's a beautiful word used in the classic Spanish holiday greeting, "Próspero año y felicidad," which translates to "a prosperous new year and happiness."
While you might know how to say "happy new year," learning próspero allows you to wish someone not just joy, but also success and good fortune. It adds a special touch of warmth and sincerity that elevates a simple holiday greeting.
This is one of the most famous Christmas songs in the world, and its message is beautifully simple. José Feliciano, an artist from Puerto Rico, wanted to create a holiday song that would connect with both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking listeners. The result is a song with only two main parts, making it super easy for everyone to sing along!
The song repeats the classic Spanish holiday greeting: "Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad" [Merry Christmas, a prosperous year and happiness]. Then, it switches to English to make the wish even more personal and direct: "I wanna wish you a merry Christmas / From the bottom of my heart." That's it! The entire song is a sincere, joyful wish for happiness during the holidays, shared in two languages to bring more people together.
