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Definition of Christmas box
1. Noun. A present given at Christmas for services during the year.
Generic synonyms: Backsheesh, Baksheesh, Bakshis, Bakshish, Gratuity, Pourboire, Tip
Definition of Christmas box
1. Noun. (dated British) A bonus or gift given to an employee by an employer at Christmas; traditionally on Boxing Day ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Christmas Box
Literary usage of Christmas box
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1857)
"... were used to collect such presents of coin in England, the term Christmas-box
explains it-; self— although subsequently applied to the coin itself, ..."
2. Brand's Popular Antiquities of Great Britain: Faiths and Folklore; a by John Brand, William Carew Hazlitt (1905)
""The christmas box," (says the Connoisseur), " was formerly the bounty of
well-disposed peop]e, who were willing to contribute something towards rewarding ..."
3. Observations on the Popular Antiquities of Great Britain: Chiefly by John Brand, Henry Ellis (1895)
"Gladly, the boy, with christmas box in hand, Throughout the town his devious ...
"THE Christmas-box (says the author of the Connoisseur) was formerly the ..."
4. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1828)
"The Christmas-Box. An Annual Present for Children. Edited by T. Crofton Croker,
Esq. FSA 12mo. pp.233. London: Ains- worth. 1828. IT is admitted, we believe ..."
5. The Gentleman's Magazine (1828)
"“The christmas box (says the author of the Connoisseur) was formerly the bounty
of well-disposed people, who were willing to contribute something towards ..."
6. Observations on Popular Antiquities Chiefly Illustrating the Origin of Our by John Brand, Henry Ellis (1900)
"CHRISTMAS Box. " Gladly the Boy, with christmas box in hand. Throughout the town,
his devious route pursues ; And of his master's Customers implores The ..."
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