What does Christmas mean?

n.?Christmas

1. Pronunciation: British?['kr?sm?s], American?['kr?sm?s]?

2. Example:

We usually sing carols at Christmas.

At Christmas, we usually sing carols.

3. Vocabulary usage:

1. Christmas originally referred to the birthday of Jesus Christ, and later became a traditional festival in many countries, especially in Western countries. The time is December 25th. Abbreviated to Xmas.

2. "At Christmas" means at Christmas. It is not necessary to say on, but you can say on Christmas Day [Christmas day]. Do not add the definite article the before Christmas.

Extended information:

Prototype word: Christ

1. Meaning:

n.?Christ; Savior

int.?Oh my God!

2. Pronunciation: English?[kra?st], American?[kra?st]?

3. Example:

The pope is known as the vicar of Christ.

The pope is called the vicar of Christ.

Word collocations:

Vicar of Christ Pope

before christ BC

for Christ's sake for God's sake. ..