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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
There are a few movie options for a family outing over the Christmas weekend this year.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
And while there are plenty of sustainable solutions (like wrapping gifts with fabric or making fabric gift bags), there's still nothing quite like ripping open paper on Christmas morning.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Everyone's favorite annual dose of Christmas cheer is coming to our television screens soon.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Brooks revealed to host Jimmy Kimmel that because of his residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, which began in May 2023 and is scheduled to run until early 2025, Christmas started early in their household.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
And while there are plenty of sustainable solutions (like wrapping gifts with fabric or making fabric gift bags), there's still nothing quite like ripping open paper on Christmas morning.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Everyone's favorite annual dose of Christmas cheer is coming to our television screens soon.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Brooks revealed to host Jimmy Kimmel that because of his residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, which began in May 2023 and is scheduled to run until early 2025, Christmas started early in their household.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Christmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Christmas. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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