CHRISTMAS VOCABULARY advent the advent of something (FORMAL)

CHRISTMAS VOCABULARY

advent the advent of something (FORMAL) the introduction of a new product, idea, custom etc Before the advent of computers, not many people knew how to type

Advent calendar a picture, usually of a Christmas scene, with a series of 24 hidden pictures behind it. Children open one part of the main picture to see one of the hidden pictures each day during Advent

nasty very unpleasant to taste, smell, see, or feel a nasty cold wind nasty-looking bugs nasty behaviour is unkind or offensive She said some very nasty things about him

cracker (BRITISH) a decorated paper tube that makes a noise when you pull it apart. It usually has a small toy, joke, and paper hat inside and is traditionally used at Christmas

cheers used for expressing good wishes when holding a glass of alcohol, just before you drink it

do the tree