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on christmas vs at Christmas

Both 'on Christmas' and 'at Christmas' are commonly used prepositional phrases in English. 'On Christmas' is used when referring to a specific day, while 'at Christmas' is used when referring to the holiday season in general. The choice between the two depends on the context and the specific point in time being discussed.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 2032 views

on christmas

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific day, such as December 25th.

Use 'on Christmas' when referring to a specific day, such as 'We exchange gifts on Christmas.'

Examples:

  • We always have a big family dinner on Christmas.
  • I received a special gift on Christmas morning.
  • What are you doing on Christmas Day?
  • The store will be closed on Christmas.
  • We usually go to church on Christmas.

Alternatives:

  • on Christmas Day
  • on Christmas Eve

at Christmas

This phrase is correct when referring to the holiday season in general.

Use 'at Christmas' when referring to the holiday season or the time around Christmas, such as 'We decorate the house at Christmas.'

Examples:

  • We always have a big family dinner at Christmas.
  • I love the festive atmosphere at Christmas.
  • There are many sales at Christmas.
  • We exchange gifts at Christmas.
  • The decorations go up at Christmas.
  • 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:

  • during Christmas
  • around Christmas

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