Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

christmas-eve

noun

/ˈkrɪs·məs iːv/

Definition

The evening or day before Christmas Day, often celebrated with family gatherings and festive traditions.

Examples

Families often come together on Christmas Eve to exchange gifts and spend quality time.
Many people attend midnight Mass on Christmas Eve to celebrate the arrival of Christmas.

Meaning

Christmas Eve marks the beginning of the Christmas celebrations, as it is the last day of Advent and the day before the Nativity of Jesus is commemorated.