Xmas

/ˈɛksməs/
/ˈɛksməs/
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Other forms: Xmass; Xmases

Definitions of Xmas
  1. noun
    a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
    synonyms: Christmas, Christmas Day, Dec 25
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    quarter day
    a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due
    feast day, fete day
    a day designated for feasting
    holy day of obligation
    a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion
    legal holiday, national holiday, public holiday
    authorized by law and limiting work or official business
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