Xmas
Informal December celebration
Xmas is an informal written abbreviation for Christmas, used especially in commercial and casual contexts: Xmas shopping, Merry Xmas.
The X represents the Greek letter chi, the first letter of Christ in Greek (Χριστός), making it an ancient abbreviation rather than a modern irreverence.
Some consider it disrespectful nonetheless.
Festive neighborhood singing
- nativityState of being born
- adventNotable arrival or emergence
- stockingsFitted leg coverings
- mistletoeParasitic festive greenery
wreath · gingerbread · nutcracker · yule log · twelve days · plum pudding · figgy pudding · ornaments
Frozen precipitation crystals
- DecemberYear's final month
- frostThin ice coating
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- fireplaceIndoor structure for burning
hearth · fir · pine · reindeer · sleigh · solstice · evergreen · cocoa
Metallic decorative strips
- garlandDecorative strand of foliage
- poinsettiaFestive red-bracted houseplant
- baublesShowy worthless ornaments
- lightsSources of illumination
star · angel · ribbon · holly · ivy · wrapping · bows · candles
Lighthearted fun together
- cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- joyIntense positive emotion
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
jollity · jubilation · gaiety · exuberance · glee · delight · conviviality · fun
Gathering after separation
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- bondingForming close connections
- generationsPeople born around same time
relatives · togetherness · dinner · feast · gratitude · laughter · memories · warmth
caroling
Festive neighborhood singing
mistletoe · wreath · gingerbread · nutcracker · yule log · twelve days · plum pudding · figgy pudding · ornaments · gift-giving
snowflakes
Frozen precipitation crystals
fireplace · hearth · fir · pine · reindeer · sleigh · solstice · evergreen · cocoa · mittens
tinsel
Metallic decorative strips
- garlandDecorative strand of foliage
- poinsettiaFestive red-bracted houseplant
- baublesShowy worthless ornaments
lights · star · angel · ribbon · holly · ivy · wrapping · bows · candles · snow globe
merriment
Lighthearted fun together
- cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- joyIntense positive emotion
revelry · jollity · jubilation · gaiety · exuberance · glee · delight · conviviality · fun · happiness
reunion
Gathering after separation
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- bondingForming close connections
generations · relatives · togetherness · dinner · feast · gratitude · laughter · memories · warmth · hosting
- Fictional HolidaysFestivus, Galentine's Day, Freedom Day, Harvest Festival, Winterfest
Xmasmidsummer
Peak of warm months
summer solstice · Fourth of July · summer vacation · dog days