Christmas list

English

Etymology

Noun

Christmas list (plural Christmas lists)

A written list of items one wants to receive as presents for Christmas.
Hypernym: wish list
- 2002, Natalie Cole, Digby Diehl, Angel on My Shoulder:
  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.
- 2006, Lori Avocato, Deep Sea Dead:
  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.
A written list of people one is going to send Christmas cards, round robin letters, or presents to at Christmastime.
Antonym: naughty list
- 2002, Linda Scott DeRosier, Creeker: A Woman's Journey:
  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.
- 2003, Karmen Quinney, Greeting cards for the first time:
  What a great idea for the many friends and neighbors on your Christmas list!

Usage notes

Often used figuratively in the negative: I'm not on her Christmas list means that she doesn't much like me, even if she isn't outright hostile to me.

Related terms

friends list

Translations

list of items one wants to receive as presents for Christmas

German: Wunschzettel (de) m