Basic Details
Word: Christmas
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A holiday celebrated on December 25th to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, often associated with gift-giving, decorations, and family gatherings.
Synonyms: Yuletide, Noël, Christmastide
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Christmas comes but once a year: Reminds us that the festive season is special and happens only once annually. Example: "Remember to enjoy every moment; Christmas comes but once a year!"
- Bah, humbug: Used to express irritation or disdain for the Christmas season, often said by those who dislike it. Example: "He grumbled ‘Bah, humbug’ when he saw the Christmas decorations going up."
Usage Examples
Example 1: On Christmas Eve, families gather to celebrate with special meals and share gifts.
Example 2: The decorations around the town square make it look magical during Christmas time.
Example 3: We sang carols together, filling the air with cheer and joy during Christmas.
Fun Fact
Did you know that Christmas was not always celebrated on December 25th? Early Christians didn’t celebrate the birth of Jesus until the 4th century; before that, many pagan festivals marked the winter solstice.
Famous Quote
"It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air." W.T. Ellis
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "Christmas" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A holiday for celebrating Jesus' birth
c) A season of summer
d) A birthday for animals
Answer: b) A holiday for celebrating Jesus' birth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "Christmas"?
a) Thanksgiving
b) New Year
c) Yuletide
d) Easter
Answer: c) Yuletide
3. Which sentence uses "Christmas" correctly?
a) We have Christmas every day.
b) Christmas is a holiday in December.
c) I eat Christmas for breakfast.
d) Christmas can swim in the river.
Answer: b) Christmas is a holiday in December.
4. Which idiom means that Christmas is a rare occasion?
a) Christmas comes but once a year
b) Bah, humbug
c) As happy as a clam
d) All is fair in love and war
Answer: a) Christmas comes but once a year
5. What is the opposite of "Christmas"?
a) New Year
b) N/A
c) Halloween
d) Easter
Answer: b) N/A
