Christmas

/ˈkrɪsməs/ noun

Definition

Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ

Etymology

from Old English Crīstesmæsse, Christ's mass

Kelly Says

Major winter holiday celebrated December 25th

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Christmas labor is highly gendered: women perform invisible domestic/emotional work (decoration, gift-buying, care). 'Christmas magic' is often unpaid female labor.

Inclusive Usage

Name and credit all labor for celebrations. Distribute domestic/caregiving work equitably; avoid gendering 'magic' as female responsibility.

Inclusive Alternatives

["holiday","celebration"]

Empowerment Note

Women's holiday labor is systematized as invisible; making it visible and optional is equity work.

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