We just had a lovely workshop on How to Write a Greeting Card, where we talked about the Russian tradition of holiday cards, useful vocabulary, and the grammar behind a natural-sounding greeting in Russian.
And here’s a little sample you can borrow for your own card:
Дорогáя А́нна!
Поздравля́ю тебя́ с Но́вым го́дом и Рождествóм!
Жела́ю тебе́ уда́чи, здорóвья и всего́ наилу́чшего!
Dear Anna,
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas!
Wishing you good luck, health, and all the very best!
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