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 is the general name for the Christian holiday and, depending on the context, can also refer to the period around it. Weihnachtsfest refers to the same celebration but places greater emphasis on its festive character. Use Weihnachten in everyday speech and Weihnachtsfest when the celebration is highlighted as a festive event.
Das Weihnachtsfest im Gemeindehaus beginnt mit einer kurzen Ansprache.
The Christmas celebration at the community center begins with a short speech.
An Weihnachten feiern wir gemeinsam mit der ganzen Familie.
At Christmas, we celebrate together with the whole family.
