25 December, the day when Christians celebrate the birth of Christ
Example:
- Christmas dinner/presents
- What did you get for Christmas?
- For Christmas he gave her a silk blouse.
- to celebrate Christmas in the traditional way
- The children are hoping for a white Christmas (= with snow on the ground).
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the period that includes Christmas Day and the days close to it
Example:
- the Christmas holidays/vacation
- Are you spending Christmas with your family?
- Happy Christmas!
- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Extra examples:
- Did you have a good Christmas?
- The library is closed over Christmas.
- There are lots of parties at Christmas.
- We're going to spend Christmas at home this year.
- We're going up to town to see the Christmas lights.
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