to have the Christmas spirit
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In Canadian English, this idiom typically means:
to show or feel excitement for the Christmas season
to show that you have characteristics that are typical of the Christmas season: kindness, forgiveness, selflessness, generosity, hospitality, etc.
EXAMPLES
(definition 1) “I know it is really early, but I usually already have the Christmas spirit by mid-October. I am not much of a Halloween person, but I very much look forward to Christmas every year. I love all the lights, the snow, the movies, the general joy and excitement in the air...! I love it!”
(definition 2) “George is always helping out around the neighbourhood, shovelling snow from his neighbours’ driveways, assisting them with putting out their decorations… He certainly has the Christmas spirit.”
Do you have the Christmas spirit? When do you normally start getting into the Christmas spirit? Practice your English by letting me know in the comments below.
