Pronunciation

/chrɪsməs/

Definitions

Noun

• Christmas: A Christian holiday celebrated on December 25th, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time for family gatherings, gift-giving, and religious observances.
• Festival of Lights: In non-Christian cultures, this term is sometimes used to describe the winter holiday season, often associated with similar traditions as Christmas.

Verb

• To celebrate Christmas: Participate in the festivities, rituals, and customs of the holiday.
• To exchange Christmas greetings: Send or receive messages, cards, or gifts to convey well wishes during the holiday season.

Adjective

• Christmas-y: Characteristic of or associated with the Christmas holiday, typically in terms of decorations, music, or atmosphere.

Adverb

• At Christmas: During the holiday period.

Phrases

• “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”: Greeting expressing good cheer and seasonal wishes.
• “Deck the halls with boughs of holly”: A popular Christmas carol’s refrain, symbolizing festive preparations.
• “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”: A song expressing the anticipation of the holiday season.
• “Auld Lang Syne”: The traditional Scottish song sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve, but also sometimes associated with Christmas celebrations.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The whole family gathered for a big Christmas dinner.”
• Verb: “We always celebrate Christmas by decorating the tree and singing carols.”
• Adjective: “The Christmas lights brightened up the street corner.”
• Adverb: “They exchanged Christmas cards every year, even when living far apart.”

Synonyms

• Yuletide
• Noel
• Festive
• Holiday
• Wintertime
• Seasonal

Antonyms

• Non-holiday
• Ordinary
• Unrelated to Christmas