Christmas

noun, often attributive

Christ·mas | \ ˈkris-məs

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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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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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Christmas

noun

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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Christmas

noun

Christ·mas | \ ˈkris-məs

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Kids Definition of Christmas

: December 25 celebrated in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ

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