christmastime
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Definition
Noun: 1. The Christmas season: The period of time associated with and surrounding the celebration of Christmas, traditionally extending from December 24th (Christmas Eve) to January 6th (Epiphany or Twelfth Night).
Usage
- General Use: Used to refer to the festive period during which Christmas is celebrated.
- The city is beautifully decorated throughout christmastime.
- I always feel a sense of goodwill during christmastime.
Advanced Usage
- "at christmastime": During the Christmas season.
- At christmastime, families often gather to exchange gifts.
- "the spirit of christmastime": The characteristic feeling of joy, generosity, and celebration associated with the season.
- The charity drive really captured the spirit of christmastime.
Variants and Related Words
- Christmastide (noun): A synonym for christmastime, referring to the same traditional festive season.
- The traditions of Christmastide are centuries old.
- Yuletide (noun): An archaic or literary term for the Christmas season, with origins in pre-Christian winter festivals.
- He sent a card wishing us a happy Yuletide.
Synonyms
- The holiday season: A broader modern term often encompassing Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's, and other year-end holidays.
- The festive season: A general term for the period of celebrations at the end of the year.
Related Phrases
- Christmas season: A very common, direct synonym for christmastime.
- The Christmas season is a busy time for retailers.
Noun
- period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6