das Weihnachten
Translation
Christmas
Examples
Frohe Weihnachten!
Merry Christmas!
Wir feiern Weihnachten mit der Familie.
We celebrate Christmas with the family.
Zu Weihnachten gibt es viele Geschenke.
There are many presents for Christmas.
Grammar Patterns
((at/for+case)) for Christmas We give each other something for Christmas.
((on+case)) on Christmas On Christmas we visit the grandparents.
Similar Words
Christfest (Christmas feast)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'wīhen nahten' (holy nights). Composed of 'weihen' (to consecrate) + 'Nacht' (night).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'hallowed nights' leading up to Christmas. 'Weihen' sounds a bit like 'hallow'.