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Definition Christmas in British English

Christmas noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈkrɪsməs/
1

25 December, celebrated by Christians as the day that Jesus Christ was born

Example

The day after Christmas is called Boxing Day.

Example

Did you get some nice Christmas presents this year?

1.1

25 December, celebrated as a public holiday in many countries

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2

the period before and after 25 December

Example

We spent Christmas abroad last year.

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Definition Christmas in British English