Christmas Day (Noun)
Meaning
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Christmas Day is a statutory holiday in many countries, a day of feasting, gift-giving, and spending time with family.
- We traditionally exchange gifts on Christmas Day, a practice that commemorates the Magi's visit to the baby Jesus.
- After midnight mass on Christmas Eve, we often gather with family to share a festive meal on Christmas Day.
- In some countries, Christmas Day is a day of sport, where families and friends engage in outdoor activities like soccer and rugby.
- The final quarter day payment was due on Christmas Day, a common practice in England, Wales, and Ireland.