German word

Weihnachtsfest

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯naxt͡sˌfɛst/

Meaning

  • neuter nounChristmas celebration

Example

Zu Weihnachten gibt es viele kleine Weihnachtsfeste in der Stadt.

At Christmas, there are many small Christmas celebrations in the city.

Illustration for Weihnachtsfest (Christmas celebration)

More examples

Am Wochenende feierten sie im kleinen Kreis ein Weihnachtsfest.

At the weekend, they held a Christmas celebration in a small group.

Core concept

A shared Christmas setting where people gather around seasonal food, songs, gifts, or other festive activities.

Common phrases

  • ein Weihnachtsfest im kleinen Kreis feiern

    celebrate a Christmas celebration in a small group

  • ein Weihnachtsfest absagen

    cancel a Christmas celebration

  • auf dem Weihnachtsfest Glühwein trinken

    drink mulled wine at a Christmas celebration

Similar words

Weihnachtsfeier: A Christmas party, often held by a workplace or school.
Weihnachten: The Christmas season and holiday centered around December 25.
Weihnachtsmarkt: An outdoor Christmas market with seasonal stalls in town.
Familienfeier: A small Christmas celebration attended only by family.

Definition in German

Ein Zusammenkommen von Menschen zu weihnachtlichen Aktivitäten wie Essen, Singen oder Schenken.

Word origin

Weihnachtsfest combines Weihnachten, Christmas, with Fest, a festival or celebration, forming a German compound noun.

Usage tips

  • Weihnachtsfest is neuter, with the plural Weihnachtsfeste; the compound refers to an event, not to Christmas Day itself.

Other meanings

  • Christmas gatheringnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • WeihnachtsstimmungChristmas atmospherenoun
  • WeihnachtsbrauchChristmas customnoun

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