Christmastide

noun

ˈkris-məs-ˌtīd How to pronounce Christmastide (audio)
Definition of Christmastidenext
as in Christmas
the season celebrating Christmas may everyone be filled with peace and joy, this Christmastide!

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  1. Christmas
  2. Advent
  3. Christmastime
Noun
  • Disneyland and Disney California Adventure kick off the Christmas holiday season on Friday, Nov. 15 — the same date Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opens to the general public in the rethemed Critter Country themed land.
    Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
  • And as for the other lessons that Netflix may have in store for us this Christmas?
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of Christmas
Noun
  • The fun Xmas tradition has made room for skin care, and this Molton Brown Advent Calendar will pamper your mom from head to toe.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The most popular sets around the holidays and Cyber Week are Advent calendars and Lego flower bouquets.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of Advent
Noun
  • At the same time, the Florida park will debut its Christmastime fireworks, parade and themed character meet-and-greets.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Highlights of the event include special entertainment like Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show, and character greetings and dance parties not offered on regular park days.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of Christmastime
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