der Heiligabend
Translation
Christmas Eve
Examples
Wir feiern Heiligabend mit der Familie.
We celebrate Christmas Eve with the family.
An Heiligabend gibt es Geschenke.
On Christmas Eve, there are presents.
Grammar Patterns
((on ...)) on a specific day On Christmas Eve we go to church.
celebrate ((sth.)) to celebrate sth. We celebrate Christmas Eve at home.
Similar Words
Weihnachtsabend (Christmas evening)
Etymology
Composed of 'heilig' (holy) and 'Abend' (evening). It means the 'Holy Evening' before Christmas Day.
Memory Tips
Literally 'Holy Evening'. It's the eve of the holy day of Christmas.