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The New Year is rushing towards us, Catholic, including English-speaking, countries are preparing for the Christmas holidays. It's time to stock up on winter holiday cheer! We have already talked about New Year's greetings in English , and now we offer you a selection of positive, bright and kind expressions related to the New Year and Christmas!
Names of holidays in English
Table 1. Christmas in English
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Christmas Day |
December 25 in Catholic countries and January 7 in Orthodox countries. |
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Christmas Eve |
"Christmas Eve" means the day before Christmas. |
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Boxing Day |
The day after Christmas, a day off. Literally, this is the day when you open gift boxes. |
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Advent |
Advent in Catholic countries from 1 to 24 December. |
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Christmas time |
a common phrase for the pre- and post-Christmas days. |
Christmas entourage
The words listed below are typically used with Christmas in front.
Table 2. Christmas entourage
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cracker |
clapper |
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carol |
chant |
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card |
card |
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decoration |
decoration |
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Christmas tree |
Christmas tree |
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present |
gift |
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ornament |
garland |
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wreath |
wreath |
The following words must be used with Christmas, otherwise their meaning will remain incomprehensible.
Table 3. Expressions with Christmas.
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Christmas pudding |
Christmas pudding: usually with fruit and added alcohol. |
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Christmas cake |
Christmas cake: with a lot of fruit and a white crust. |
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Christmas spirit |
christmas spirit |
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white Christmas |
snowy christmas |
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Christmas lights |
christmas lighting |
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Merry Christmas |
Merry Christmas |
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Christmas song |
christmas song |
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Christmas Number One |
this is the name of the Christmas song that tops the music ratings at Christmas. |
Christmas decorations and treats
Table 4. New Year and Christmas decorations.
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angel |
angel |
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tinsel |
tinsel |
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fairy lights |
lamp garland |
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wrapping paper |
gift wrap |
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snowman |
snowman |
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seasons greetings |
holiday (seasonal) greetings |
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mistletoe |
mistletoe (a traditional plant - a symbol of Christmas in Catholic countries) |
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Xmas |
abbreviation for Christmas |
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mince pies |
pies |
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gingerbread |
gingerbread |
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eggnog |
egg cocktail (alcoholic) |
English words about Santa Claus
Table 5. New Year's words in English.
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Santa Claus |
Santa Claus: also called Father Christmas, St Nicholas, St Nick |
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sleigh |
sled |
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reindeer |
deer |
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chimney |
chimney |
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fireplace |
a fireplace |
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elves |
elves |
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North Pole |
North Pole |
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stockings |
socks, stockings (which are hung on the fireplace) for sweets |
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secret Santa |
a gift-giving tradition in which several people draw one name each, without showing it to anyone, and prepare a present for him for Christmas. |
