Christmases
Annual winter holidays
Christmases is the plural of Christmas, referring to multiple instances of the holiday: We spent many Christmases at my grandmother's house.
The word appears in nostalgic or comparative contexts: Christmases were different when I was young.
The phrase merry Christmases sometimes appears in seasonal greetings covering multiple years.
Festive neighborhood singing
- adventNotable arrival or emergence
- nativityState of being born
- EpiphanyChristian feast, January sixth
- yule logSeasonal timber for burning
gingerbread · mistletoe · holly · poinsettia · nutcracker ballet · Santa Claus · reindeer · sleigh
Woody perennial plant
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- lightsSources of illumination
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- garlandDecorative strand of foliage
wreath · stockings · star · angel topper · baubles · icicles · nativity scene · snowglobe
Elaborate ceremonial meal
- dinnerPrimary evening meal
- hamCured pig thigh
- turkeyWattled North American fowl
- roastDry-heat cooking method
pudding · eggnog · mulled wine · cookies · carols · singing · midnight mass · church
Gathering after separation
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- togethernessState of close connection
- relativesThose connected by blood
grandparents · parents · siblings · cousins · children · grandchildren · in-laws · generations
Items given freely
- wrappingOuter covering material
- ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
- bowsRespectful forward bends
- unwrappingRemoving a covering
wish lists · Santa · stockings · giving · receiving · surprises · toys · gift cards
Life's earliest phase
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- pastTime already gone
- rememberedBrought back to mind
- snowyBlanketed in white flakes
magical · bygone · cherished · family photos · home movies · stories · favorite · worst
caroling
Festive neighborhood singing
yule log · gingerbread · mistletoe · holly · poinsettia · nutcracker ballet · Santa Claus · reindeer · sleigh · chimney
tree
Woody perennial plant
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- lightsSources of illumination
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
garland · wreath · stockings · star · angel topper · baubles · icicles · nativity scene · snowglobe · nutcracker
feast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
roast · pudding · eggnog · mulled wine · cookies · carols · singing · midnight mass · church · eve
reunion
Gathering after separation
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- togethernessState of close connection
relatives · grandparents · parents · siblings · cousins · children · grandchildren · in-laws · generations · dinner table
presents
Items given freely
unwrapping · wish lists · Santa · stockings · giving · receiving · surprises · toys · gift cards · exchanges
childhood
Life's earliest phase
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- pastTime already gone
- rememberedBrought back to mind
snowy · magical · bygone · cherished · family photos · home movies · stories · favorite · worst · best
Christmasesfunerals
Rites for the deceased
tragedies · bereavements · mourning periods · dark days · lean times
- Christmas treesDecorated conifers for holidays
- merry ChristmasFestive December salutation
- Christmas DayDecember 25th celebration
- Christmas presentGift given December 25th
- Christmas cardFestive seasonal correspondence
- Christmas lightsDecorative winter display bulbs
Christmas, Christmas-time, Christmastide, Christmas cards, Christmastime, Christmas card, Christmassy