xmas

• Feriado cristão que celebra o nascimento de Cristo, comemorado em 25 de dezembro; também é um dos quarter days na Inglaterra, no País de Gales e na Irlanda.

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

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1. ChristmasA1informal

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

   Natal

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

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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.

   Natal (dia de quartal)

   • 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.

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