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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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The first known use of Christmas was before the 12th century
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English Language Learners Definition of Christmas
: 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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: December 25 celebrated in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ
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