Christmas Day
Annual gift morning
Christmas Day is December 25th, the Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
In Western culture, it has become a secular celebration as well—a day for family gatherings, gift exchanges, and festive meals: We open presents on Christmas Day.
In countries where it's observed, Christmas Day is typically a public holiday when most businesses close.
Legendary yuletide gift-giver
- reindeerArctic deer species
- elvesMythical small beings
- RudolphFamous red-nosed reindeer
- North PoleEarth's northern axis point
sleigh · chimney · naughty list · nice list · workshop · Mrs. Claus · Krampus · Sinterklaas
Items given freely
- wrappingOuter covering material
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
- bowsRespectful forward bends
- unwrappingRemoving a covering
surprise · exchange · wish list · Santa Claus · stocking stuffers · generosity · giving · charity
Frozen crystalline precipitation
- frostThin ice coating
- fireplaceIndoor structure for burning
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- DecemberYear's final month
solstice · cold · ice · mittens · scarf · sleigh · reindeer · blanket
Woody perennial plant
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- lightsSources of illumination
- wreathDecorative foliage circle
garland · stockings · star · baubles · angel · nativity scene · candles · ribbon
State of being born
- massQuantity of matter
- churchPlace of Christian worship
- mangerLivestock feeding container
- BethlehemNativity's traditional setting
shepherds · wise men · angels · star · hymns · midnight mass · advent · incarnation
Elaborate ceremonial meal
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- carolingFestive neighborhood singing
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
- rejoicingFeeling or showing triumph
festivities · banquet · gala · pageant · ceremony · observance · commemoration · jubilee
Wattled North American fowl
- hamCured pig thigh
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- stuffingSeasoned mixture for cavities
- puddingCreamy thickened sweet dish
mince pies · eggnog · gingerbread · candy canes · fruitcake · chestnuts · yule log · gravy
Gathering after separation
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- kinfolkFamily members collectively
- relativesThose connected by blood
- grandparentsAncestors once removed
siblings · bonding · togetherness · hearth · fireside · generations · loved ones · children
Santa Claus
Legendary yuletide gift-giver
North Pole · sleigh · chimney · naughty list · nice list · workshop · Mrs. Claus · Krampus · Sinterklaas · stockings
presents
Items given freely
unwrapping · surprise · exchange · wish list · Santa Claus · stocking stuffers · generosity · giving · charity · donations
snow
Frozen crystalline precipitation
December · solstice · cold · ice · mittens · scarf · sleigh · reindeer · blanket · cozy
tree
Woody perennial plant
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- lightsSources of illumination
wreath · garland · stockings · star · baubles · angel · nativity scene · candles · ribbon · bows
nativity
State of being born
Bethlehem · shepherds · wise men · angels · star · hymns · midnight mass · advent · incarnation · gospel
feast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- carolingFestive neighborhood singing
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
rejoicing · festivities · banquet · gala · pageant · ceremony · observance · commemoration · jubilee · conviviality
turkey
Wattled North American fowl
pudding · mince pies · eggnog · gingerbread · candy canes · fruitcake · chestnuts · yule log · gravy · cranberry sauce
reunion
Gathering after separation
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- kinfolkFamily members collectively
- relativesThose connected by blood
grandparents · siblings · bonding · togetherness · hearth · fireside · generations · loved ones · children · parents
- ChristmasSanta, ornament, Santa Claus, presents, candy cane
- holidaysEaster, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Valentine's Day, New Year's Day
- American HolidaysIndependence Day, Fourth of July, July Fourth, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day
- British occasionsBoxing Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, New Year's Day, Bonfire Night
- Special Daysbirthday, wedding day, graduation day, anniversary, graduation
- datesdates, first date, dinner date, date palm, blind date
Christmas DayGood Friday
Crucifixion memorial day
Ash Wednesday · Lent · Easter Sunday · All Souls' Day · Maundy Thursday
Christmas DayGood Friday
Crucifixion memorial day
summer solstice · Hanukkah · Diwali · Eid al-Fitr · Ramadan
Christmas, Christ, Christmases, Christmas Eve, Christmastide, Christmastime