Christmas list

English

Etymology

Christmas + list

Noun

Christmas list (plural Christmas lists)

  1. A written list 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 written list 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!

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