How to Write Christmas Gift Tags in Welsh
Adding a touch of the Welsh language to your Christmas gift tags is a beautiful way to celebrate the festive season while honouring Welsh culture. Whether you’re gifting to Welsh-speaking friends or family, or simply want to showcase your love for the language, these ideas will help you create memorable tags.
Basic Welsh Phrases for Christmas Tags 🏷️
Here are some festive phrases you can include on your gift tags:
Nadolig Llawen - Merry Christmas
Cyfarchion y Tymor - Season’s Greetings
Gyda Chariad - With Love
I Ti - To You
O Fy Nghalon - From My Heart
I’r Teulu - To the Family
Eich Anrheg Nadolig - Your Christmas Gift
Gyda Dymuniadau Gorau - With Best Wishes
Oddi wrth - From
Oddi wrth dy Siôn Corn Cyfrinachol - From your Secret Santa
Personalizing Your Gift Tags 🎀
Combine the phrases above to create unique and heartfelt messages. For example:
Nadolig Llawen, Mam. Gyda Chariad o’r Galon, Ceri - Merry Christmas, Mum. With love from the heart, Ceri
I’r Teulu Annwyl - Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! - To the Dear Family - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Playful or Funny Tags 🎉
For a bit of humour, try these light-hearted phrases:
Paid â bwyta’r papur lapio! - Don’t eat the wrapping paper!
Dyma beth roeddet ti eisiau… gobeithio! - Here’s what you wanted… hopefully!
Pen-Blwydd Iesu Hapus - Happy Jesus’ Birthday
Tags for Children 🎅
Make the tags magical and exciting for children:
I’r bachgen gorau yn y byd! - To the best boy in the world!
I’r ferch orau yn y byd! - To the best girl in the world!
O Siôn Corn a’i geirw - From Santa and his reindeer
Gyda chariad gan y Corachod Nadolig - With love from the Christmas Elves
Os wyt ti’n gwrando’n ofalus, fe glywi di’r clychau'n canu! - If you listen carefully, you’ll hear the bells ringing!
Paid ag anghofio rhoi danteithion allan i Sion Corn! - Don’t forget to leave treats out for Santa!
I’w agor ar ddydd Nadolig yn unig! - To be opened on Christmas Day only!
Tags for Your Special Someone 💝
Whether it’s romantic or sweet, these phrases are perfect for showing your partner just how much they mean to you this Christmas.
Ti yw fy angel - You are my angel
I fy nghariad annwyl - To my dear love
Cwrdd â fi dan yr uchelwydd - Meet me under the mistletoe
Dyma rhywbeth bach i ti. Ond cofia mai fi yw’r anrheg gorau o hyd! - Here’s something small for you – but remember, I’m still the best gift!
Tags for Friends 🎄
Celebrate your friends this Christmas with these meaningful and light-hearted messages to make their gifts extra special.
Diolch am fod yn ffrind mor annwyl eleni - Nadolig Llawen! - Thank you for being such a dear friend this year - Merry Christmas!
I fy ffrind gorau yn y byd i gyd - To my best friend in the whole world
Dywedais wrth Siôn Corn pa mor garedig rwyt ti wedi bod - ac mae o’n dal mewn sioc! - I told Santa how nice you’ve been - and he’s still in shock!
Dw i mor lwcus i dy gael ti fel ffrind y Nadolig hwn, ac am byth - I’m so lucky to have you as my friend this Christmas, and always
Tags for Colleagues 📎
Spread festive cheer in the workplace with these messages that are fun, light-hearted, and perfect for your colleagues.
Mae wedi bod yn wych gweithio gyda ti - joia’r gwyliau - It's been great working with you - enjoy the holidays
Diolch am oroesi blwyddyn arall gyda fi. Nadolig Llawen! - Thanks for surviving another year with me. Merry Christmas!
Mwynha dy wyliau - rwyt ti’n sicr wedi ennill saib wrthym ni! - Enjoy your holiday - you’ve definitely earned a break from us!
Nadolig Llawen! Wela i di flwyddyn nesaf! - Merry Christmas! See you next year!
Tags for your Boss 👔
Show your appreciation for your boss with these respectful yet warm and light-hearted phrases that add a festive touch.
Diolch am dy arweiniad eleni - rwyt ti wir yn haeddu gwyliau bendigedig. Nadolig Llawen! - Thank you for your leadership this year - you truly deserve a wonderful holiday. Merry Christmas!
Rwyt ti’n gwneud gwaith yn oddefadwy y rhan fwyaf o’r amser. Gwyliau hapus! - You make work bearable most days. Happy holidays!
Diolch am faddau arnom ni eleni. Dyma i oroesi blwyddyn arall. Nadolig Llawen! - Thanks for putting up with us this year. Here’s to surviving another one. Merry Christmas!
Ti’n cadw ni i fynd. Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! - You keep us going. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Designing Your Welsh Gift Tags ❄️
Here are some tips for designing the tags:
Use festive colours: Red, green, gold, and white evoke the Christmas spirit.
Incorporate Welsh symbols: Add a red dragon (Y Ddraig Goch), a daffodil, or holly leaves (Celyn).
Handwriting or calligraphy: A handwritten tag adds a personal touch.
Print Welsh fonts: Use decorative fonts with a Celtic flair for a traditional look. Here’s a helpful website for discovering traditional-style fonts, along with some examples I found.
Here are a few templates for you to use:
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About Welsh Christmas Gift Tags 🎁
1. What is the Welsh phrase for "Merry Christmas"?
- a) Cyfarchion y Tymor
- b) Nadolig Llawen
- c) Gyda Chariad
- d) Pen-Blwydd Iesu Hapus
2. Which playful Welsh tag translates to "Don’t eat the wrapping paper"?
- a) Paid â bwyta’r papur lapio!
- b) Paid â meiddio cyfnewid yr anrheg hon
- c) Cymerodd hwn oesoedd i greu
- d) Os wyt ti’n gwrando’n ofalus, fe glywi di’r clychau'n canu!
3. In the "Tags for Children" section, what is the Welsh phrase for "To be opened on Christmas Day only"?
- a) Gyda chariad gan y Corachod Nadolig
- b) I’w agor ar ddydd Nadolig yn unig!
- c) O Siôn Corn a’i geirw
- d) Dyma beth roeddet ti eisiau… gobeithio!
4. What Welsh phrase from the "Tags for Your Special Someone" section means "Meet me under the mistletoe"?
- a) Ti yw fy angel
- b) Dyma rhywbeth bach i ti
- c) Cwrdd â fi dan yr uchelwydd
- d) I fy nghariad annwyl
5. Which Welsh symbol is suggested as a design idea for festive gift tags?
- a) Snowflake
- b) Red dragon (Y Ddraig Goch)
- c) Star
- d) Candy cane
Learn about Traditional Welsh Christmas Recipies here!
