Xmas n 1: a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland [syn: {Christmas}, {Christmas Day}, {Xmas}, {Dec 25}]
Xmas \X"mas\, n. Christmas; -- an abbreviation for the Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland. Syn: Christmas, Christmas Day, Dec 25. [WordNet 1.5]