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was there for christmas vs was there over christmas

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Was there for Christmas' implies being present specifically on Christmas Day, while 'was there over Christmas' suggests being present for a longer period that includes Christmas Day.

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was there for christmas

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate being present on Christmas Day.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was present on Christmas Day, specifically. It implies being there for the day itself.

Examples:

  • I was there for Christmas, and it was a wonderful celebration.
  • She wanted to be there for Christmas to spend time with her family.
  • But the park doesn't oft get busy until Thanksgiving weekend. I was there for Christmas 2011 and 2012 and found the same both times. Reply. Jo-Anne. Hi there
  • Remove. Deserae Bailey ahhh, wish I was there for Christmas!!! Such a great place to be. 2 · December 26, 2015 at 4:08am. Remove. View 24 more comments  ...
  • I was there for christmas 2012 and i probably walked past this beautiful christmas tree. The Christmas tree in the Old Town Square, Prague, 2012. Photo by Tim ...
  • Dec 23, 2015 ... “James Creighton that same year said that he was there for Christmas in 1856 and he was mostly busy getting enough fuel to keep his family ...

Alternatives:

  • was there on Christmas
  • was present for Christmas
  • was there during Christmas
  • celebrated Christmas there
  • spent Christmas there

was there over christmas

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate being present for a period that includes Christmas Day.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was present for a longer period that includes Christmas Day. It suggests being there for the duration of the Christmas period.

Examples:

  • He was there over Christmas and New Year's.
  • They decided to stay there over Christmas to enjoy the festive season.
  • He was there over Christmas and New Year's and that's what he did. He didn't go home to England and party. He didn't do all the things that I suppose a normal ...
  • Jan 18, 2016 ... I did not see any when I was there over Christmas? Is there a better place to see them when we return to Calgary? Thanks David B. Reply.
  • (I was there over Christmas 1993.) ANSWER from Jim Sweitzer on January 12, 1995: 1. Here at the Pole, it is very cold (although that's not so bad), but it is really  ...
  • Aug 14, 2015 ... As Danika was there over Christmas all the babies on the unit had a little stocking put at the bottom of their incubators to find on Christmas ...

Alternatives:

  • was there during Christmas
  • spent Christmas there
  • celebrated Christmas there
  • was present over Christmas
  • stayed there for Christmas

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