often attributive
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
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.
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Nasha Smith, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Maloney made movies including 1981's Under the Rainbow, a comedic take on The Wizard of Oz, with Carrie Fisher and Chevy Chase, as well as Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) and The Addams Family (1991).
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Back in December, Cardi also accused Offset of not buying their children Christmas gifts in 2024.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
Julia's creamed carrots are easy enough to make for a weeknight side dish but fancy enough for a special occasion like Easter dinner or Christmas.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Christmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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Christmas
noun
Christ·mas
ˈkris-məs 
1
: December 25 celebrated in honor of the birth of Christ
2
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