christmas

noun

UK /ˈkrɪs.məs/

US /ˈkrɪs.məs/

Christmas is a special day when people celebrate and give gifts.

We put up a tree and open presents on Christmas.

SYNONYMS

Xmas Noel Yule holiday season Christmastide

RELATED WORDS

Santa Claus presents tree carols snow

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The season around December 25 when people celebrate.

The whole family comes home for Christmas.

3. A time of giving and kindness.

It felt like Christmas when she shared her lunch.

4. A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus.

They go to church on Christmas.