Christmas

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Updated June 2026

Definition

An annual Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on 25th December in Western churches. Associated with gift-giving, family gatherings, and festive traditions.

“The family decorated the house with lights and evergreens for Christmas.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/'krɪs.məs/

Syllables

christ·mas

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Synonyms

YuletideNoelXmas

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains 'mas' ending and 'ch' beginning; proper noun with distinctive pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 17 points; the 'ch' and 'ms' combinations provide excellent scoring potential

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “christmas”.

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