Christmas Eve

noun

1. the evening or the day preceding Christmas.

Christmas Eve

noun

1. the evening or the whole day before Christmas Day

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christmas Eve¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

The guest editors kick off on Christmas Eve, with a programme from Bragg focused on the origins of the nativity story, as well as changing social attitudes to mental health.

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The union has previously sought to leverage the busy holiday season, launching a five-day work stoppage in the lead-up to last Christmas Eve.

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Between the click of my Canon AE-1 and the day my photos are sent back from the film lab, I’m giddy like it’s Christmas Eve.

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On Christmas Eve the SAS implemented a level four resource escalation action plan, meaning all staff leave could be cancelled.

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Arsenal say the possibility of playing the EFL Cup tie on Christmas Eve was rejected because of the impact it would have on fans and club staff.

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