Christmas list

plural Christmas lists

1. A written list of items one wants to receive as presents for Christmas.

   The number one item on my Christmas list was a way out of my marriage. The way I looked at it, this wasn't quite the same thing as a divorce.

   2002, Natalie Cole, Digby Diehl, Angel on My Shoulder

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   A handbag was way out of my league and so was a silver necklace that I wouldn't even put on my Christmas list, since no one in my family could afford it.

   2006, Lori Avocato, Deep Sea Dead

2. A written list of people one is going to send Christmas cards, round robin letters, or presents to at Christmastime.

   What a great idea for the many friends and neighbors on your Christmas list!

   2003, Karmen Quinney, Greeting cards for the first time

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   If you have been on my Christmas list for a while, you are aware that both Momma and Daddy have not been well for the past three years.

   2002, Linda Scott DeRosier, Creeker: A Woman's Journey

   Antonyms: naughty list