To have no chance at all (because a snowball would melt in hell). “I’ve got a snowball’s chance in hell of finishing all this shopping on time.”

To celebrate the arrival of the new year. “We’re ringing in the New Year with fireworks and champagne.”

Warm and comfortable, often indoors in winter. “I love being at home with hot chocolate, snug as a bug in a rug.”

A cheerful way of saying “It’s the festive season.” “Let’s forget our worries - ’tis the season to be jolly!”

Be very eager and enthusiastic to go somewhere.  “Are you coming to the Christmas party?” “Of course - I’ll be there with bells on!”

A situation where everything good happens at the same time. "You got promoted and you’re going on holiday? All your Christmases have come together/at once!”

To have too much work or too many responsibilities. “I’m snowed under with work before the holidays.”

Don’t criticize or question the value of a gift you receive. "He complained about the scarf his aunt gave him - talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth!"

You can only judge the quality of something after you try it. "You say your Christmas cake is amazing, but the proof is in the pudding - let’s taste it!"

Doing something that’s clearly against your own interests. "Teachers asking for more exams is like turkeys voting for Christmas.”

To be mean, stingy, or unwilling to spend or celebrate (from A Christmas Carol). “Don’t be such a Scrooge — it’s Christmas!”

It’s not all fun and glamour — there’s a downside too. “People think working in retail at Christmas is magical, but it’s not all tinsel and baubles.”

To decorate the Christmas tree. “We always trim the tree together on December 1st.”