CHRISTMAS IDIOMS by Elena Juez

2024-12-16 11:34:49 UTC

don't look a gift horse in the mouth. And it means ''you shouldn't criticize a gift, even if you don't like it very much''

2024-12-16 11:34:51 UTC

''Good things come in small packages'', because Christmas is a time when we exchange many gifts or packages, big and small. This saying tells us not to judge a gift by its size.

valeriagrande1 — 2024-12-16 11:35:17 UTC

"Like turkeys voting for Christmas"

This idiom is used when someone accepts a situation that will have a bad outcome for them. Turkeys are usually eaten for Christmas and if you think about it, turkeys wouldn’t be voting for Christmas in the first place because of this.

It would be like turkeys voting for Christmas if we are asked to work over the Christmas break too.

rodrigoherrero1 — 2024-12-16 11:36:01 UTC

"Christmas comes but once a year."
La Navidad solo llega una vez al año.
(Un recordatorio de aprovechar al máximo esta época especial).
"Good things come in small packages."
Las cosas buenas vienen en paquetes pequeños.
(No subestimes los regalos pequeños; a menudo tienen un gran valor).
"Eat, drink, and be merry."
Come, bebe y sé feliz.
(Un llamado a disfrutar de la comida, la bebida y la alegría de la temporada).
"It's the thought that counts."
Lo que cuenta es la intención.
(El valor de un regalo está en la intención detrás de él, no en su precio).
"‘Tis the season to be jolly."
Es la temporada de estar alegre.
(Un refrán que celebra el espíritu festivo de la Navidad).
"Better to give than to receive."
Es mejor dar que recibir.
(Destaca la importancia de la generosidad durante las fiestas).
"A Christmas candle is a lovely thing; it makes no noise at all but softly gives itself away."
Una vela de Navidad es algo encantador; no hace ruido, pero se entrega suavemente.
(Un dicho poético sobre la humildad y la calidez de dar).
"The proof of the pudding is in the eating."
La prueba del pudín está en comerlo.
(Aunque no exclusivamente navideño, se usa mucho en esta época por la tradición del pudín navideño).
"Don't get your tinsel in a tangle."
No dejes que tu espumillón se enrede.
(Una forma divertida de decir que no te estreses durante las fiestas).
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings."
Cada vez que suena una campana, un ángel recibe sus alas.
(De la película clásica It’s a Wonderful Life, representa la magia y la bondad de la Navidad).

2024-12-16 11:37:24 UTC

Here’s your present – it’s only small but good things come in small packages.

Come on! Don’t be a Scrooge! It’s Christmas! Put your hand in your pocket.

Shall we do Secret Santa this year?

2024-12-16 11:37:26 UTC

A blessing in disguise

a good thing that seemed bad at first

ruben_garcia_villa — 2024-12-16 11:38:48 UTC

The proof is in the pudding:

This idiom means that the success of something can only be judged by testing or using it.

yasminalcalde — 2024-12-16 11:46:23 UTC

"Tis the season to be jolly"

is the time of year to be happy and enjoy Christmas. People should celebrate and have fun during the holidays.

Significado en español: Es un momento del año para ser feliz y disfrutar de la Navidad. La gente debe celebrar y divertirse durante las fiestas.

anonimouwuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu — 2024-12-16 17:28:58 UTC

"Christmas came early!"
(¡La Navidad llegó temprano!)
Used when something good happens unexpectedly.

"Stocking stuffer."
(Relleno de calcetín.)
Refers to small, inexpensive gifts given at Christmas.

"It’s the thought that counts."
(La intención es lo que cuenta.)
It’s the care behind the gift, not the cost, that matters.

2024-12-16 17:49:50 UTC

Don't ask someone who dresses in summer for Christmas how he's doing.
(Al que de verano se viste por Navidad, no le preguntes cómo le va)
indicates that this person is poor and does not have the appropriate clothing for each era

2024-12-17 08:50:36 UTC

"Don't look a gift horse in the mouth"

This means not to criticize or question something that has been given to you as a gift or favor. It reflects the spirit of gratitude often associated with Christmas gift-giving.

Example:
“I know the sweater isn't your style, but don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. It was a thoughtful present.”

2024-12-17 08:54:44 UTC

The proof is in the pudding.

Like turkeys voting for Christmas.

alvarzamorano — 2024-12-17 09:00:57 UTC

Cold turkey: Abandonar algo abruptamente (popularmente usado también en contexto navideño).

2024-12-17 09:15:46 UTC

Blood is thicker than water: la familia es lo primero

2024-12-17 09:21:06 UTC

Holiday spirit. Meaning: The positive feeling people experience around holiday seasons.