Dec 25 (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
- Christians around the world observe Dec 25 as a day of worship, feasting, and gift-giving in honor of Jesus Christ.
- The bill was due on Dec 25, which is one of the traditional quarter days in England when rent payments are made.
- Dec 25, a public holiday in many countries, is often a day of merriment and spending time with family and friends.
- The history of Dec 25 as a Christian holiday is not well-documented, but it is believed to have originated in the 4th century.
- Many people view Dec 25 as a time for reflection on the values of kindness, generosity, and compassion that Jesus embodied.