With its simple and heartfelt lyrics, the traditional Spanish Christmas/New Year greeting "Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad" (Feliz Navidad, prospero año y felicidad) followed by the English text "I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart" has become a Christmas classic and has gained popularity around the world.
The song has entered the Billboard Hot 100 several times. According to ABC in 2017, it reached the twelfth position but has entered several times since its release in 1970. On January 2, 2021, it reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
By Christmas 2022, the original 1970 song had clocked up just over 497 million streams on Spotify.
In 1970, in the middle of the production of the album José Feliciano, which was later renamed Feliz Navidad. The album, similar to others published by artists of that time, had a difference. It had songs in Spanish and instrumental songs. His producer, Rick Jarrad proposed him to write a Christmas carol for the occasion:
“We would have to do an original Christmas carol, would you be up for writing one?” The proposal took him by surprise. “I told him I had never done it before, but I was going to try,” he told Billboard. “I thought it would be very difficult to compete with 'White Christmas' and 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree.'”
- José Feliciano to Billboard Magazine
Feliz Navidad
José Feliciano Lyrics
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Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Próspero año y felicidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Próspero año y felicidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Próspero año y felicidad
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Próspero año y felicidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Próspero año y felicidad
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Próspero año y felicidad
The lyrics to José Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad" song express the singer's wish for a happy and prosperous Christmas and New Year for everyone. The repetition of the phrase "Um Feliz Natal" (A Merry Christmas) and "E que Deus lhe guarde um próspero Ano e felicidades" (And may God keep you a prosperous year and happiness) emphasize the importance of spreading joy and good wishes during the holiday season.
The theme of the song is reinforced in the lines "Por um Natal luz de um tempo novo" (For a Christmas light of a new time), "Por um Natal justo e amoroso" (For a fair and loving Christmas), and "Por um Natal lindo pro meu povo é o que quer meu coração" (For a beautiful Christmas for my people, that is what my heart desires). These lines convey the idea of a Christmas that is not only joyful but also just, loving, and beautiful for everyone, regardless of their background or situation.
Overall, the lyrics to "Feliz Navidad" celebrate the spirit of Christmas as a time of hope, love, and unity. The repeated wishes for happiness, prosperity, and God's blessings highlight the importance of connecting with others and sharing the joy of the season.
Line by Line Meaning
Um Feliz Natal
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
E que Deus lhe guarde um próspero Ano e felicidades
And may God keep you prosperous throughout the year with happiness
Por um Natal luz de um tempo novo
For a Christmas that brings a new era of light
Por um Natal justo e amoroso
For a Christmas that is fair and full of love
Por um Natal lindo pro meu povo é o que quer meu coração
For a beautiful Christmas for my people, that's what my heart desires
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jose Feliciano
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@amolavida6334
En los tiempos que corren mas nunca necesitamos paz y la canción más bonita de navidad por su hermoso mensaje se llama: "Paz, Amor y Navidad" del cantautor Yuniel Sánchez González.
@linaroberta9600
Felizzz navidad para todos, mucha salud y amor. Vale la pena escuchar también la canción: "Paz, Amor y Navidad" la canta Yuniel Sánchez Gonzalez. Tiene un hermoso mensaje de amor, serenidad y paz. Bendiciones
@ivonnerodriguez6247
Gracias🙏💕
@amolavida6334
La canción más bonita de navidad por su hermoso mensaje de amor y paz se llama "Paz, Amor y Navidad" del cantautor Yuniel Sánchez González.
@Alanparapresidente
Feliz navidad, prosperó año y felicidad
@Mr.PapuXDXD
@@AlanparapresidenteI wanna wish you a merry christmas
@manricobianchini5276
Buon Natale a tutti! Questa era la canzone di Natale preferita di mia madre. Mi riporta alla mente un sacco di ricordi.
@joaquinmanuelvicenteguerre7119
A quien lea este comentario les deseo que el año próximo 2023 sea tres veces mejor.
@2listening1
You also ! 💛💛💛👍😻😊✅
@LuisEnriqueMaldonadoFarfan
@@joaquinmanuelvicenteguerre7119 lo leí pero hoy en el 2024 a pocas horas del mes navideño.