Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪs.məs/
noun a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ
A1 I love Christmas because I get presents from Santa Claus.
A2 At Christmas, my family always has a big dinner together.
B1 Christmas is a time for giving and spending time with loved ones.
B2 During Christmas, many people decorate their homes with lights and ornaments.
C1 The spirit of Christmas is about spreading joy and goodwill to all.
C2 For many, Christmas is a time to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the future.
adjective relating to or characteristic of Christmas
A1 I love Christmas cookies.
A2 We decorated the Christmas tree together.
B1 The Christmas market is a popular attraction in town.
B2 She wore a Christmas sweater to the office party.
C1 The Christmas spirit was evident in the air.
C2 The Christmas decorations were elaborate and beautiful.
formal Christmas is a widely celebrated religious and cultural holiday that marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
informal I can't wait for Christmas to come around so we can exchange gifts and spend time with family.
slang Christmas is the bomb, I love all the festive decorations and holiday spirit.
figurative To me, Christmas represents a time of giving and spreading joy to others.
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