Christmas

as in Advent
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 & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of Christmas Aardman also released a half-hour special in 2021, The Flight Before Christmas, which went on to win an International Emmy. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 May 2025 The precision dance troupe, known for its high kicks, appearances at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and annual Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, turns 100 this year. Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 May 2025 During the latest financial quarter, tentpoles like Disney’s Snow White failing to perform well left it to Christmas holdovers like Moana 2 and Wicked to drive recent box office. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025 The actress also appeared in films like Black Christmas, 17 Again, Cop Out, and Take Me Home Tonight. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Christmas
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Christmas
Advent
Noun
  • The next Pope would be installed in time for the new liturgical year, which will begin with Advent, on Sunday, November 30th, and carry the Jubilee celebrations through to next January.
    Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Parking is available at Advent Health Medical Group Cardiology (1613 N. Mills Ave.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Christmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christmas. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on Christmas

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!