วันคริสต์มาส
Christmas Day
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This word refers to Christmas Day, celebrated on December 25.
Christmas Day
It refers specifically to December 25, observed both as a Christian holy day and as a cultural celebration.
Learning notes
Explanation
This noun combines วัน, meaning “day,” with คริสต์มาส, a borrowing from English “Christmas.” It normally refers specifically to Christmas Day, December 25. The term can describe the Christian holy day as well as the cultural celebration associated with gifts, decorations, and parties. It is a neutral, everyday expression used in both speech and writing. ในวันคริสต์มาส means “on Christmas Day,” while ก่อนวันคริสต์มาส means “before Christmas.” A standard seasonal greeting is สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส!
Usage
It is used when discussing plans for December 25, Christmas celebrations and gifts, or seasonal greetings. Although Christmas Day is generally not a nationwide public holiday in Thailand, the word is common in shopping centers, schools, hotels, tourist areas, and Christian institutions.
Caution
วันคริสต์มาส normally means December 25 itself. Use ช่วงคริสต์มาส for the broader Christmas season, and distinguish it from วันคริสต์มาสอีฟ, Christmas Eve on December 24.
Differences from similar words
1 Christmas Day synonyms
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คริสต์มาส is the shorter word “Christmas” and may refer to the holiday, its celebrations, or the Christmas season. วันคริสต์มาส explicitly identifies Christmas Day, December 25.