during christmas vs at Christmas

Both 'during Christmas' and 'at Christmas' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'During Christmas' is used when referring to a period of time that includes Christmas Day and the surrounding days. 'At Christmas' is used when referring to the specific day or time of Christmas itself.

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during christmas

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the period of time that includes Christmas Day and the days around it. It indicates an ongoing or continuous action or state during that time.

Examples:

I love the festive atmosphere during Christmas.
We usually visit our relatives during Christmas break.
Many people volunteer at shelters during Christmas.
The streets are beautifully decorated during Christmas.
There are many events and activities during Christmas.

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All my wishes will come true during Christmas.
We consulted on this case during Christmas.
They started dating in July 2004 and became engaged while on vacation in Paris during Christmas 2006.
The spirit that is breathed during Christmas is something special that involves believers and non-believers.
We have to leave New York during Christmas week, which kills me.
Exhibit B. Something I overheard during Christmas.
Sopas and Sotanghon soup are suited with the Filipino taste during Christmas and New Year celebration.
Luther wrote them during Christmas, 1536.
Schools open all year round, even during Christmas and Easter.
During Christmas in 1203, Håkon fell ill after a bloodletting, and on 1 January 1204 he died.
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Are the shops open during Christmas in Barcelona?
2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 healthy ways to release holiday stress Many people go through the motions during Christmas.
During Christmas and new year's holidays, a minimum stay of 7 nights will be requested.
Please note that during Christmas the Spa and restaurant have different opening and closing hours.
What tourist sights and attractions will be open in Barcelona during Christmas?
If you will be in Milan during Christmas, instead, you'll have to make his acquaintance.
During Christmas time I decided to take a break; I have stopped taking hormones and progesterone.
During Christmas, 1824, an edema, which had struck her some months earlier, returned.
In 1994, Disney earned approximately $1 billion with products based on the film, with $214 million for Lion King toys during Christmas 1994 alone.

Alternatives:

around Christmas
throughout Christmas
over Christmas
through Christmas
through the Christmas period

at Christmas

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the specific day or time of Christmas itself. It is more focused on a particular point in time rather than a period.

Examples:

We exchange gifts at Christmas.
What are you doing at Christmas this year?
I always bake cookies at Christmas.
The family gathers at Christmas dinner.
We sing carols at Christmas.

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I noticed at Christmas the Turricchia.
Triple spring break plus four weeks at Christmas.
The ravioli came out better than at Christmas.
I'd want my husband at home at Christmas with his children.
Even at Christmas, it's like a prison.
Though Daddy G writes at Christmas and on my birthday.
Dozens of children, visiting back and forth at Christmas and birthdays.
My daughter and I would go to Chile, especially at Christmas.
Maybe at Christmas or New Year's.
They're always round at Christmas and stuff like that.
It's as normal as snow at Christmas.
I'm coming home at Christmas, so...
No, no-one should be alone at Christmas.
It saves me money at Christmas.
I can make it up to Cam at Christmas.
I can make it up to Cam at Christmas.
Maybe I'd see my little girl at Christmas.
This sort of thing happens at Christmas.
Your proposal at Christmas was so perfect and detailed and beautiful.
I didn't know what to say at Christmas.

Alternatives:

on Christmas
during Christmas Day
for Christmas
on Christmas Day
during the Christmas holiday

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