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  1. 28-Dec-2012, 15:16 #1
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    Default Christmas will be on Sunday next year.

    Christmas will be on Sunday next year. VS. Christmas is on Sunday next year.

    Which one is natural and is there a meaning difference between them? Thank you so much as always and have a good and safe day.
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    Default Re: Christmas will be on Sunday next year.

    Both are fine. There is no difference in meaning.
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    Default Re: Christmas will be on Sunday next year.

    ...though I think I'd be more likely to say 'on a Sunday'.

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    Default Re: Christmas will be on Sunday next year.

    ...and I'd be more likely to say 'Christmas Day will be on Wednesday next year.'

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    Default Re: Christmas will be on Sunday next year.

    Quote Originally Posted by Rover_KE View Post
    ...and I'd be more likely to say 'Christmas Day will be on Wednesday next year.'

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