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Christmastime

[kris-muhs-tahym] / ˈkrɪs məsˌtaɪm /


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With its British Christmastime setting, it scratches the same itch as “Notting Hill” or “Bridget Jones’s Diary.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

For many children, their first experience with ballet often happens at Christmastime via “The Nutcracker.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Mastercard, Bain, the National Retail Federation, and other forecasters point to 3% to 4% Christmastime growth for retailers.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

He was also joined by a children's choir to sing his festive favourite Wonderful Christmastime.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

I’m pretty sure I was pregnant at Christmastime, but now I’m sure I’m not, so there must have been a loss in there, but it’s easier not to mention it to Anatole.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver