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Updated June 2026
An annual Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on 25th December in Western churches. Associated with gift-giving, family gatherings, and festive traditions.
“The family decorated the house with lights and evergreens for Christmas.”
/'krɪs.məs/
christ·mas
Contains 'mas' ending and 'ch' beginning; proper noun with distinctive pattern
Worth 17 points; the 'ch' and 'ms' combinations provide excellent scoring potential
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