Christmas come early

== English == === Etymology === Referring to the imaginary situation of Christmas occurring before the usual date, and thus one enjoying the festivities and receiving Christmas presents early. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌkɹɪsməs kʌm ˈɜːli/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌkɹɪsməs kʌm ˈɜɹli/ Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)li Hyphenation: Christ‧mas come early === Noun === Christmas come early (usually uncountable, plural Christmases come early) (chiefly Ireland, UK, idiomatic) Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected. ==== Usage notes ==== The term is also used in the verbal forms Christmas comes early, Christmas coming early, and Christmas came early. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === “Christmas comes early; Christmas come early, phrase” under “Christmas, n.1 and interj.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, March 2025.