at / during Christmas

donner · #1 09-Nov-2006, 08:28

Hello.

The rule goes that you say 'at Christmas' and 'at Easter', but 'on Christmas day'.

So in the following sentence 'at' must be used.:
All the hotels close down except for a few days at Christmas.

Why can't I say: ... a few days during Christmas.

Is it possible to say: 'during Christmas time I'm going away for a few days.'?

Thanks in advanced for your help.

MikeNewYork · #2 09-Nov-2006, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by donner

Hello.

The rule goes that you say 'at Christmas' and 'at Easter', but 'on Christmas day'.

So in the following sentence 'at' must be used.:
All the hotels close down except for a few days at Christmas.

Why can't I say: ... a few days during Christmas.

Is it possible to say: 'during Christmas time I'm going away for a few days.'?

Thanks in advanced for your help.

I think "during Christmas" or "over Christmas" would be fine.
"Duiring Christmastime" is fine.

donner · #3 09-Nov-2006, 16:16

Thanks for response and help.

MikeNewYork · #4 09-Nov-2006, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by donner

Thanks for response and help.

You're welcome.

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