xmas

• Fête chrétienne célébrant la naissance du Christ; également journée trimestrielle en Angleterre, au Pays de Galles et en Irlande.

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

nom propre

1. ChristmasA1informal

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

   Noël

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

   Synonymeschristmaschristmastidenoelyuleyuletide

2. C1formalbritish

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

   Jour de l'An (terme de bail)

   • 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.

   Synonymeschristmas