pre-Christmas
adjective
pre-Christ·mas
ˌprē-ˈkri-sməs 
: occurring before Christmas
pre-Christmas sales
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Replacement Vitor Pereira’s pre-Christmas arrival has brought fresh hope, and the manner of the recent 2-0 home win against Manchester United will live long in the memory.
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Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Johnson’s continued leadership seemed in jeopardy after a fight over a federal funding plan put the government at risk for a pre-Christmas shutdown.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Thus, there’s little sense in getting spooked in the pre-Christmas months; when ad rates are negligible, the cost of doling out any necessary audience deficiency units isn’t exactly going to break the bank.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Lawmakers on Capitol Hill got close to getting their first salary bump in 15 years in a pre-Christmas bill to keep the government funded through the spring.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace last week, but William and his family, as well as Charles’ brother Prince Andrew, were among the notable absences.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Princess Beatrice and Edo, 41, were also recently seen driving to King Charles' pre-Christmas lunch for the extended royal family, which was held at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 19.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
With its massive length, seating more limited in this competitive period, as well as pre-Christmas alternative activities, its initial performance qualifies as strong.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2024
Hozier returned to Saturday Night Live for the NBC program’s final pre-Christmas episode of 2024.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 22 Dec. 2024
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Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Johnson’s continued leadership seemed in jeopardy after a fight over a federal funding plan put the government at risk for a pre-Christmas shutdown.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Thus, there’s little sense in getting spooked in the pre-Christmas months; when ad rates are negligible, the cost of doling out any necessary audience deficiency units isn’t exactly going to break the bank.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Lawmakers on Capitol Hill got close to getting their first salary bump in 15 years in a pre-Christmas bill to keep the government funded through the spring.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace last week, but William and his family, as well as Charles’ brother Prince Andrew, were among the notable absences.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Princess Beatrice and Edo, 41, were also recently seen driving to King Charles' pre-Christmas lunch for the extended royal family, which was held at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 19.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
With its massive length, seating more limited in this competitive period, as well as pre-Christmas alternative activities, its initial performance qualifies as strong.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2024
Hozier returned to Saturday Night Live for the NBC program’s final pre-Christmas episode of 2024.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Pre-Christmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pre-Christmas. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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