In the Christmas spirit

To be in the Christmas spirit is to take part in holiday traditions (usually with a good attitude).

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To be “in the Christmas spirit” is to be part of Christmas traditions like gift-giving, decorating, and listening to Christmas music. It also means being cheerful, friendly, and generous toward others during the time.

Some people have a hard time getting in the Christmas spirit because the holidays bring family stress. Others struggle to get in the Christmas spirit because they have a lot of responsibilities (parents, for example).

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