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12 Christmas Idioms<\/h1>\n

Christmas is a time when we gather with our family and celebrate. There are also a lot of fun expressions and idioms connected to Christmas. Take a look at some of these holiday idioms to get into the Christmas spirit!<\/p>\n

The more the merrier<\/h2>\n

The more people, the more fun.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m hosting a Christmas dinner this year, and I\u2019m telling everyone, the more the merrier<\/b>, so we can have a great time together!<\/div>\n
Let\u2019s invite more neighbors to the holiday party \u2014 the more the merrier<\/b>, and it\u2019ll be so much fun!<\/div>\n

Trim the tree<\/h2>\n

To decorate the Christmas tree, to put up decorations on the tree<\/p>\n

We always trim the tree<\/b> as a family, making it the centerpiece of our Christmas celebration.<\/div>\n
The kids can\u2019t wait to trim the tree<\/b> this year, they love putting the star on top.<\/div>\n

White Christmas<\/h2>\n

Christmas with snow.<\/p>\n

Nothing beats the magic of a White Christmas<\/b>, with snowflakes gently falling outside.<\/div>\n
We\u2019re hoping for a White Christmas<\/b>, so we can go sledding and build a snowman.<\/div>\n

The proof is in the pudding<\/h2>\n

You can only know if something is good by trying it.<\/p>\n

Everyone\u2019s raving about the cookies. The proof is in the pudding<\/b>\u2014they taste amazing!<\/div>\n
We tried a new recipe for the holiday dinner, and the proof is in the pudding<\/b>, everyone loved it!<\/div>\n

Christmas came early<\/h2>\n

Something good happened earlier than we expected.<\/p>\n

Getting that job offer felt like Christmas came early<\/b> for me!<\/div>\n
Finding the perfect gift for her was like Christmas came early<\/b>\u2014what a relief!<\/div>\n

Light up like a Christmas tree<\/h2>\n

To smile or look very happy.<\/p>\n

Her eyes lit up like a Christmas tree<\/b> when she saw her birthday surprise!<\/div>\n
His smile lit up like a Christmas tree<\/b> when he got the news about the promotion.<\/div>\n

Stocking stuffer<\/h2>\n

Small gifts that are put inside stockings.<\/p>\n

I bought some cozy socks and chocolates as stocking stuffers<\/b> for everyone.<\/div>\n
She always puts little handmade ornaments as stocking stuffers<\/b> for the family.<\/div>\n

Secret Santa<\/h2>\n

A gift-giving game where you secretly give a present to someone.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s Secret Santa<\/b> was so much fun! It was a challenge to figure out who bought my gift.<\/div>\n
We\u2019re doing Secret Santa<\/b> this year, so everyone gets a surprise gift without breaking the bank.<\/div>\n

Like turkeys voting for Christmas<\/h2>\n

Doing something that goes against your own best interest.<\/p>\n

Agreeing to work overtime for no extra pay is like turkeys voting for Christmas<\/b>!<\/div>\n
Taking on more tasks with no reward is like turkeys voting for Christmas<\/b>, you\u2019re just making things harder for yourself.<\/div>\n

In the holiday spirit<\/h2>\n

Feeling happy, cheerful, and ready to celebrate.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s definitely in the holiday spirit<\/b>, handing out candy canes and spreading joy to everyone.<\/div>\n
We decided to volunteer at the local shelter to get in the holiday spirit<\/b>.<\/div>\n

To be a Scrooge<\/h2>\n

Someone who is not generous or who dislikes Christmas.<\/p>\n

She didn\u2019t want to contribute to the charity drive and complained about the cost of presents\u2014she\u2019s such a Scrooge<\/b>!<\/div>\n
Don\u2019t be a Scrooge<\/b> this Christmas; let\u2019s enjoy the holiday season and share with others.<\/div>\n

Under the mistletoe<\/h2>\n

Standing under the mistletoe, where it\u2019s traditional to kiss someone.<\/p>\n

Everyone gathered under the mistletoe<\/b> for a festive holiday kiss to celebrate the new year.<\/div>\n
He had no idea she would be standing under the mistletoe<\/b> when he walked in, it was the perfect moment.<\/div>\n

Be sure to check out our curated list of popular idioms<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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