クリスマスイブ
also: クリスマスイヴ · クリスマス・イブ · クリスマス・イヴ
Meanings
1
Christmas Eve
Refers to the evening or entire day of December 24th, often associated with romantic dates and family gatherings in Japan.
I'm going to dinner with my boyfriend on Christmas Eve.
The children open their presents on Christmas Eve.
Usage patterns
- クリスマスイブを過ごすto spend Christmas Eve (doing something)
I spent a quiet Christmas Eve with my girlfriend.
- クリスマスイブに〈人〉とデートするto go on a date with someone on Christmas Eve
I'm planning to go on a date with him on Christmas Eve.