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Christmas

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms 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
  • We're spending Christmas with my parents.
Synonyms and Near Synonyms of Christmas

nativity, Xmas, yule

Christmastide, Christmastime, Noel, yuletide

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