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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.
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Recent Examples of Christmas
Although Christmas is behind it, one of the biggest days of the year for Ski Dubai is just around the corner.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In times of yore, the Christmas/Hanukkah/ Kwanzaa season meant that politics and world affairs took a back seat to the turkey, trimmings and festive celebrations.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Just handshakes, quiet embraces and a hurried effort by the military to get everybody home in time for Christmas.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Jamie can play the school's entire Christmas concert despite being new to the band and instrument.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In times of yore, the Christmas/Hanukkah/ Kwanzaa season meant that politics and world affairs took a back seat to the turkey, trimmings and festive celebrations.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Just handshakes, quiet embraces and a hurried effort by the military to get everybody home in time for Christmas.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Jamie can play the school's entire Christmas concert despite being new to the band and instrument.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Christmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christmas. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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