"Junemas" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of June + Christmas. Coined by Aldi in June 2021. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|June|Christmas}} Blend of June + Christmas, {{coinage|en|Aldi}} Coined by Aldi Head templates: {{en-prop}} Junemas
  1. (UK, informal, historical) A Christmas-like celebration informally held in June 2021, to compensate for the loss of Christmas 2020, which could not be easily celebrated due to social distancing and other COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Tags: UK, historical, informal Categories (topical): Coronavirus
    Sense id: en-Junemas-en-name-2Zm7eZDF Categories (other): British English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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