Exercise 1.3: Festive Greetings – Celebrate Like an Italian 🎉🇮🇹 #

Ready to master Italian greetings for special occasions? This exercise will help you practice festive phrases for holidays, birthdays, and celebrations. Let’s dive in!

1. Fill in the Blanks – Choose the Right Greeting #

Fill in the blanks with the correct Italian greeting for each situation.

1. Geoff surprises Viktor with a cake on his birthday. Geoff says:

   • Tanti _____! (Best wishes!)

2. It’s New Year’s Eve, and you want to wish everyone a happy new year. You say:

   • Felice _____ nuovo! (Happy New Year!)

3. It’s Easter, and you’re visiting Signora Rossi for lunch. You greet her with:

   • Buona _____! (Happy Easter!)

2. Match the Greeting – Who Says What? #

Match the Italian greeting to the correct occasion by writing the letter next to the number.

1. Buon compleanno!
2. Buona Pasqua!
3. Felice anno nuovo!
4. Tanti auguri!
5. Buon Natale!

A) Christmas morning with family
B) Wishing someone a happy birthday
C) Midnight on New Year’s Eve
D) Easter lunch with friends
E) Any general celebration or best wishes

3. Situational Practice – How Would You Greet? #

Write down the most appropriate Italian greeting for each situation.

1. Scenario: You’re at a Christmas dinner with Viktor and his family. How do you greet them?

   • Your Response: ___________________________

2. Scenario: You’re at a New Year’s party, and the clock strikes midnight. What do you say to everyone?

   • Your Response: ___________________________

3. Scenario: Geoff is celebrating his promotion. What’s the best way to congratulate him?

   • Your Response: ___________________________

4. Creative Dialogue – Festive Chat #

Write a short dialogue between you and a friend during a festive occasion. Use at least two greetings from this lesson. Here’s an example to inspire you:

Example Dialogue:

• You: Buon Natale, Viktor! Hai cucinato qualcosa di speciale?
• Viktor: Certo! Un pranzo di cinque portate. Buon Natale anche a te!

Now it’s your turn!

Bonus Challenge – Multitasking Greetings #

Imagine you’re attending a festive dinner where you need to greet everyone at once. Combine two greetings into one sentence. Write your version here:

• Example: Felice anno nuovo e tanti auguri! (Happy New Year and best wishes!)

Answers #

✨ Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be the life of every Italian celebration! Buona fortuna! 🎉