xmas

Eigenname

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

• 🇩🇪Christliches Fest zur Feier der Geburt Christi; wird auch als Quartalstag in England, Wales und Irland begangen.

1. Christmas A1 informal

   A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25th.

   • We always spend Xmas with our family.
   • She sent Xmas cards to all her friends.
   • The children are excited about Xmas presents.

   🇩🇪Weihnachten

   Synonyme: christmaschristmastidenoelyuleyuletide

2. Quarter day C1 formal british

   In England, Wales, and Ireland, one of the four quarter days, falling on December 25th, when rents and other payments are traditionally due.

   • The rent is due on Xmas, which is a quarter day.
   • Xmas is one of the traditional quarter days in the UK.
   • Landlords often collect payments on Xmas.

   🇩🇪Weihnachten (Quartalstag)

   Synonyme: christmas

• xmases plural form
• xmases' possessive plural form
• xmas's possessive singular form