What is another word for Christmas Eve?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪsməs ˈiːv] (IPA)

Christmas Eve is a magical time when families gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus. There are many ways to describe this special night, such as yuletide, nox cristal or even the traditional Spanish phrase Nochebuena. In Germany, it is known as Heiligabend, while in France it is called Reveillon de Noël. The Norwegians refer to it as Julaften, which translates to "Yule evening." Other countries use translations of the phrase "good night," such as Gute Nacht in Austria and Buona Notte in Italy. Whatever the name for this holy night, it is a time to be jolly and celebrate the season with loved ones.

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Famous quotes with Christmas eve

  • There are no strangers on Christmas Eve.
    Adele Comandini
  • According to an ancient Sardinian legend, the bodies of those who are born on Christmas Eve will never dissolve into dust but are preserved until the end of time.
    Grazia Deledda
  • Come Christmas Eve, we usually go to my mom and dad's. Everybody brings one gift and then we play that game when we all steal it from each other. Some are really cool, others are useful and some are a bit out there.
    Amy Grant
  • It's quite a famous story that takes place on Christmas Eve, and the Germans, French, and Scottish are trying to make peace one night and they bury their dead and they play football. I play a German opera singer, in German, which I never have so I am really excited about that.
    Diane Kruger
  • He put a ring in the toe of a stocking. On Christmas Eve, we opened our stockings and it was there at the bottom of the toe. Then he got down on his knees and he was shaking.
    Kyra Sedgwick

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