Christmas (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland.

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Synonyms

• Xmas
• Christmas Day
• Dec 25

Hypernyms

• Fete Day
• Public Holiday
• National Holiday

Meaning ²

Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6.

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Synonyms

• Christmastide
• Noel
• Yule
• Yuletide
• Christmastime