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Nov 26, 2014 · Modwoman in the attic. Wisconsin. English - United States. Nov 26, 2014. #2. I can't think of a situation in which I would ever say " in Christmas." I would say "I usually go on holiday (vacation) at Christmastime," or "…for Christmas." In the second part of your sentence, "on Christmas Day" is correct. Y.
How many Christmas cards did you receive last year? How many Christmas cards do you send? How many presents do you usually give? If you are not a Christian, does the intense focus on Christmas in the U.S. make you feel bad in any way (e.g., ignored, dismissed, angry, etc.)? If you could go anywhere during Christmas vacation, where would you go?
Apr 20, 2007 · As stated previously we use at Christmas, on Christmas Day. I should clarify that slightly. We do not say on Christmas if we are describing the time of an action. If you were to search for "on Christmas" on UK websites only you could find "Spotlight on Christmas", but that is a metaphorical spotlight shining on the Christmas period.
Oct 13, 2023 · Oct 13, 2023. #3. Hi, Chinson! I would also normally say "Tomorrow is Christmas." but "Tomorrow will be Christmas (Day)." is also correct, I think. (Especially in a formal speech, etc.) I recommend just saying "Tomorrow is Christmas", as originally suggested! Last edited: Oct 13, 2023.
1. The same as "presents." 2. Christmas songs of joy. 3. ___ Christmas and a Happy New Year. 4. Santa fills it with presents for the children. This is a crossword puzzle for students of English as a second language.
Apr 26, 2011 · English/inglés. Apr 26, 2011. #2. On Christmas talks about the exact day, December 25th. We always use on to talk about specific days. You'll usually see on Christmas day. At Christmas is broader and talks about the holiday season. For example: Many people decorate their homes at Christmas time.
Nov 11, 2010 · Senior Member. Mexico City. English-US. Nov 11, 2010. #3. If you say option one, than it sounds like that you will see them at a Christmas celebration on or around Christmas day (Could be Christmas Eve or the weekend of or whatever) If you say option three, than it sounds like you will see them on Christmas day. Option two is not said.
Jan 22, 2009 · Senior Member. English. Jan 22, 2009. #3. "On Christmas Eve" is the only choice that sounds correct to me. We sometimes say, "at Christmas," but that means 'during the Christmas holidays' or 'at Christmastime.'. Z.
Aug 9, 2013 · In a plural sense you can say "holiday season," referring to the Christmas holidays. But "holiday" as a noun has a singular sense (of a single day). I might add that the origin of this word is "holy+day" (where the "y" becomes an "i"), referring to religious holidays (public or bank holidays are a fairly new invention, compared to religious ones).
Dec 21, 2020 · Dec 22, 2020. #4. In the Western tradition, Christmas lasted 12 days from December 25 to January 6. Nowadays the season has come forwards to include the few days beforehand and doesn't extend for many people beyond January 2. But Christmas Day is and always has been the single day of the 25th. Eastern traditions are different.
