First Known Use: before 12th century
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Christmas
noun, Christ·mas often attributive \ˈkris-məs\
: a Christian holiday that is celebrated on December 25 in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ or the period of time that comes before and after this holiday
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: a Christian feast on December 25 or among some Eastern Orthodox Christians on January 7 that commemorates the birth of Christ and is usually observed as a legal holiday
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Origin of CHRISTMAS
Middle English Christemasse, from Old English Cristes mæsse, literally, Christ's mass
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Christmas
noun Christ·mas \ˈkris-məs\
Definition of CHRISTMAS for Kids
: December 25 celebrated in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ
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