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  1. 14-Nov-2012, 02:29 #1
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    Default The first time I did this was (at) Christmas.

    The first time I did this was (at) Christmas.

    For this sentence, should I add AT? Which one is grammatical/natural?
    I am studying at university in Hong Kong and major in English.
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    Default Re: The first time I did this was (at) Christmas.

    IMO it's better with 'at', but you'll hear native speakers leave it out in informal conversation.

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