Christmas Eve
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Christmas Eve
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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On Christmas Eve 2024, a mechanical problem prompted the evacuation of skiers from a lift.
My father left my mother with five young children on Christmas Eve 1978.
From Barron's
My father left my mother with five young children on Christmas Eve in 1978.
From MarketWatch
In Polish cuisine, it’s known as Gołąbki, often served for Christmas Eve dinner, weddings, or on dining tables year-round, depending on the region.
From Salon
On Christmas Eve, Beth could not feel even "occasional movement", so for the fourth time that week, she went back to the hospital.
From BBC
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