Don’t get stressed out trying to make Christmas perfect.
Jingle all the way
Used to indicate that one is in a rush to get something done
Skating on thin ice
You are said to be skating on thin ice when you place yourself in a precarious situation that may have disastrous consequences.
Christmas comes but once a year
Used as an excuse to overindulge, particularly regarding food and gifts.
All my Christmases have come together
To experience an event of extremely good luck or happiness, something happened that you were dreaming about.
Christmas came early this year
When something really good happens but it was completely unexpected.
To beat the holiday blues
To overcome the stress and frustration resulting from holiday preparation or resulting from the need to get back to your usual routine after a holiday.
The proof is in the pudding
The success of something can only be judged by testing or using it.
'Tis the season to be jolly
It means to be very, very happy during Christmas.
Deck the halls
To decorate one’s home with Christmas decorations.
Be there with bells on
Often said as an enthusiastic response to an invitation, meaning you will gladly attend.
Be my guest
A polite way to let someone know that they should help themselves to something.
Lit up like a Christmas tree.
To be overly dressed, just like Christmas trees which are usually bright, sparkly and full of decorative items.
Bah, Humbug
Scrooge, the main character of Charles Dickens’ novel used this term quite often. This expression is used in the context of someone who doesn't like Christmas.
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth
You should never be ungrateful when you receive a gift or opportunity, even if it is not exactly what you want.
To ring in the New Year
To have a party on New Year’s Eve to welcome the New Year.
Eat, drink and be merry
Is used when telling others to enjoy themselves in the moment especially in a festive occasion like Christmas.
Cold turkey
Sudden and complete withdrawal from an addictive substance.
To be snowed under
To be overwhelmed with a very large quantity of something, especially work.
Reindeer games
Group activities that unfairly discriminate against participants
White elephant
Something which is a waste of money because it is completely useless
Like turkeys voting for Christmas
Used when someone accepts a situation that will have a bad outcome for them.
Don’t be left out in the cold
To be forgotten or left out.
The more the merrier
The greater the number of people, the more enjoyable an event or situation will be.
Giving someone the cold shoulder
To ignore, be disrespectful or indifferent to someone.
It’s the thought that counts
Used to indicate that it is the kindness behind an act that matters, however imperfect or insignificant the act may be.
To trim the tree
To add decorations to the Christmas tree like ornaments, ribbons, baubles, or lace.
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