christmases

2 definitions • 6 examples

(the period just before and after) 25 December, a Christian holy day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ:

We're going to my mother's for Christmas.

Merry/Happy Christmas!

We had a fantastic Christmas.

the Christmas holidays

December 25th, a day celebrated each year to honor the birth of Jesus, or the period of time just before and after December 25th:

[ U ] People usually visit their families at Christmas.

[ C ] I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!