Definition of Christmas
1 : a Christian feast on December 25 or among some Eastern Orthodox Christians on January 7 that commemorates the birth of Christ and is usually observed as a legal holiday
2 : christmastide
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Examples of christmas in a sentence
We're spending Christmas with my parents.
We had a very happy Christmas this year.
I wish you all a merry Christmas.
Origin and Etymology of christmas
Middle English Christemasse, from Old English Cristes mæsse, literally, Christ's mass
First Known Use: before 12th century
CHRISTMAS Defined for English Language Learners
Christmas
playDefinition of Christmas for English Language Learners
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: a Christian holiday that is celebrated on December 25 in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ or the period of time that comes before and after this holiday
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