Christmas celebration
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Christmas celebration
The celebrations of the birth of Jesus Christ, which in the Christian world typically take place on December 24, 25, and 26. The term emphasizes the festive character of the event.
Die ganze Familie kommt zusammen, um das Weihnachtsfest gemeinsam zu verbringen.
The whole family gets together to spend the Christmas celebration together.
This word is a compound of 'Weihnachten' (Christmas) and 'Fest' (celebration/festival). It emphasizes the character of Christmas as a festival or celebration.
Wir wünschen Ihnen und Ihrer Familie ein frohes Weihnachtsfest.
We wish you and your family a merry Christmas celebration.
Common verbs used with 'Weihnachtsfest' (Christmas celebration) are 'feiern' (to celebrate) and 'verbringen' (to spend). People often speak of the 'bevorstehende' (upcoming) or 'frohe' (merry) Christmas celebration.
Wie feiert ihr dieses Jahr das Weihnachtsfest?
How are you celebrating Christmas this year?
The term 'Weihnachtsfest' (Christmas celebration) is often used to describe specifically the event or celebration as a social occasion, especially when it is about people coming together.
Die Firma lud alle Mitarbeiter zum jährlichen Weihnachtsfest ein.
The company invited all employees to the annual Christmas celebration.
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'Weihnachten' and 'das Weihnachtsfest' often mean the same holiday in December. 'Weihnachten' is the normal everyday word and is very often used without an article. 'Das Weihnachtsfest' sounds a bit more festive or more factual, and puts stronger emphasis on the holiday and the celebration. In many sentences, you can use both. If you are simply talking about family, gifts, or days off, 'Weihnachten' sounds more natural. In invitations, texts, or formal festive situations, 'Weihnachtsfest' fits well.
Zum Weihnachtsfest wünscht die Firma allen Kunden frohe Feiertage.
For the Christmas celebration, the company wishes all its customers happy holidays.
Weihnachten verbringen wir dieses Jahr zu Hause.
We are spending Christmas at home this year.