Christmas list

English

Etymology

Christmas + list

Noun

Christmas list (plural Christmas lists)

1. A list, normally on paper, of items one wants to receive as presents for Christmas.
   • 2002, Natalie Cole, Digby Diehl, Angel on My Shoulder

     The number one item on my Christmas list was a way out of my marriage. The way I looked at it, this wasn't quite the same thing as a divorce.

   • 2006, Lori Avocato, Deep Sea Dead:

     A handbag was way out of my league and so was a silver necklace that I wouldn't even put on my Christmas list, since no one in my family could afford it.

2. A list, normally on paper, of people one is going to send cards or presents to at Christmas.
   • 2002, Linda Scott DeRosier, Creeker: A Woman's Journey

     If you have been on my Christmas list for a while, you are aware that both Momma and Daddy have not been well for the past three years.

   • 2003, Karmen Quinney, Greeting cards for the first time:

     What a great idea for the many friends and neighbors on your Christmas list!

Translations

list of items one wants to receive as presents for Christmas

• German: Wunschzettel (de) m
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